soldering THG heat tape ?

Can i solder the new THG heat tape on the side with the copper strips? Reptile basics instructions shows doing so on the opposit side, what i guess would be considered on the bottom. Anybody have any insight on this?

I personally soldered mine on the copper side and it works perfectly.

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We do recommend soldering from the non-copper visible side, you get real nice separation from the bus bar from the "dark side".

Directions are here- http://thgheat.com/diy-solder-heat-tape-connections/

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Originally Posted by Robyn@SYR

We do recommend soldering from the non-copper visible side, you get real nice separation from the bus bar from the "dark side".

Directions are here- http://thgheat.com/diy-solder-heat-tape-connections/

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I don't understand why you are saying this, you will get a better electrical connection on the copper side. The only possible benefit I could see is if the plastic lamination comes off easier on the heating element side, is that what you mean?

Yes, if you look at the soldering instructions, when you cut from the non-copper colored side, you still access the copper buss bar directly, but the laminate comes off cleanly.

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Originally Posted by Robyn@SYR

Yes, if you look at the soldering instructions, when you cut from the non-copper colored side, you still access the copper buss bar directly, but the laminate comes off cleanly.

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Ok, that makes sense.

Ok. Thanks guys. Now what do you mean when you say "cut"? Is there a prefered way to remove the laminate and expose the copper?

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Originally Posted by MaxT815

Ok. Thanks guys. Now what do you mean when you say "cut"? Is there a prefered way to remove the laminate and expose the copper?

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Full directions here: http://thgheat.com/diy-solder-heat-tape-connections/

Very nice ok thank you very much