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  • 02-20-2012, 11:28 PM
    Geckodelic
    Herpstat 2 - Can you use electrical tape to tape the temp probe to the heat tape?
    I just purchased the Herpstat 2 and was planning on attaching the temp prob to the heat tape with alunimum tape. It says in the instruction manual:

    "Do not cover the probe tip with aluminum tape"

    Is it safe to use electrical tape for this?

    Thanks
  • 02-20-2012, 11:32 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    most electrical tape has a temperature listed on it that it is safe to use it with. most likely it will be fine but will make a mess (the glue will melt) I use hot glue to secure my probes, just apply the hot glue to the probes cord and not the probe itself.
  • 02-20-2012, 11:37 PM
    WingedWolfPsion
    I have used both packing tape and duct tape, so I assume electrical tape is fine, too, lol.
  • 02-20-2012, 11:42 PM
    Jonas@Balls2TheWall
    The only thing the instructions say is to stay away from the aluminum tape as it will flaw the readings. Electrical tape shouldn't be a problem, I use some quality packing tape because it sticks better.
  • 02-21-2012, 12:00 AM
    Slim
    Good ole' fashioned duct tape works just fine.
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