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  • 12-30-2014, 05:43 PM
    jkconstrictor
    heat tape snaking question asap
    Can i snake 3 strips of 6 inch heattape and 6 strips of 3 inch heattape on the same thermostat?
  • 12-30-2014, 06:03 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    If you want even constant temperature you need to have the same length and width of heat tape throughout your rack
  • 12-30-2014, 06:06 PM
    blk02ssmonte
    Re: heat tape snaking question asap
    I think you can but double check the watts per foot. The 6" tape should be about 12watts per foot and 3" tape should be about 4 watts per foot, so if all strips are 1 foot each then you should be good as long as the thermostat is rated for a higher wattage.

    6" one foot each...3strips x12watts =36 watts
    3" one foot each...6strips x4watt =24 watts

    24+36=60 watts total

    I would say yes it will work as long as the thermostat is rated higher than 60 watts.

    Yes..what Deb Said
  • 12-30-2014, 06:47 PM
    OhhWatALoser
    No you cannot, while the thermostat can handle it electrically the temps won't be the same.
  • 12-30-2014, 07:09 PM
    Saber402
    Re: heat tape snaking question asap
    All heat devices controlled by a single thermostat must be exactly the same. Otherwise you will get inconsistent heat between the different sizes. Also, where would you place the probe?
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