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Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
I really dont want to glue it to the tank if i was to switch to a tub later on i would like to be able to switch it to that... Ive heard of using aluminum tape? Is that the most effective way to do it or is it just a NO-NO
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
You don't have to glue them on. Yes, you can use aluminum tape or some heavy duty packing tape. Most will probably recommend the aluminum. Permanently sticking them on is a pain when it comes time to clean or change tanks/ tubs...
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
I put foil on mine and re use them all the time.
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
so i leav the paper that is on the sticky sid when i take it out of the packaging and just wrap foil around that? Thanks!
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
The zoomed UTH you can take off and put back on. I've done it several times, you just have to slowly work around it which takes about a minute or so to remove.
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
 Originally Posted by Beto510
so i leav the paper that is on the sticky sid when i take it out of the packaging and just wrap foil around that? Thanks!
I took the paper off mine, then went over the sticky parts with foil tape. It doesn't make a huge difference either way. The reason my paper was missing was because it was on a tank using the glue until I removed it using Goo Gone.
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
well i foil taped the heat pad to the bottom of my tank...but my only concern is that in the middle of the heat pad it sags a little.. will that pose any fire hazard?...im kind of ANAL about these things sorry XD
Just want to make sure nothing happens to my lil one
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
 Originally Posted by Beto510
well i foil taped the heat pad to the bottom of my tank...but my only concern is that in the middle of the heat pad it sags a little.. will that pose any fire hazard?...im kind of ANAL about these things sorry XD
Just want to make sure nothing happens to my lil one
Nah, as long as there is air flow under the tank you're fine. Mine sags too, especially when she's on the warm side! 
If you need to raise up the tank, put on those little rubber feet that come with the UTHs.
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
yea i Also insulated as someon posted on this thread ..
http://www.repticzone.com/forums/mes...hon/2/88/main/
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Re: Is there a way to setup UTH to re-use it
 Originally Posted by Beto510
Haha, that's Vypyrz from here! That was some crazy bumpage in that thread though.
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