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heat tape question

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  • 11-20-2013, 06:31 PM
    Salem
    heat tape question
    I have been scanning the forms but can't find the answer I am looking for.

    I am wanting to get heat tape for the rack I am building but would like to do 1 long piece weaved from shelf to shelf with only 1 plug in. I only have 4 tubs so shouldn't be too long of a piece, my question is, can I plug 1 long piece of heat tape into my thermostat?

    this is my t stat
    http://www.reptilebasics.com/ve-100

    and planning on having RPI connect my plug in to the heat tape before they ship it.

    will that work??
  • 11-20-2013, 06:32 PM
    Mr.Spence
    Re: heat tape question
    Should be fine.
  • 11-20-2013, 06:35 PM
    Salem
    omg nevermind, totally just figured it out myself............6 watts per foot, would mean I could have at least 100 feet of tape and still be ok..........obviously won't have that much ,lol!!
    I feel stupid...........sorry guys! :(
  • 11-20-2013, 08:31 PM
    blk02ssmonte
    Re: heat tape question
    Don`t feel stupid. No question is silly. I am still new my self and with a little research and questions on a site like this you should`nt go wrong!
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