Question regarding heat tape or Ultratherm under tank heater w/ Sterilite tub
I'm looking to make an 'incubator' of sorts for some of my inverts and just hava a question. My plan is to buy a somewhat large tub, such as a 66 qt Sterilite, and then attach the heat source to the back of the tub with aluminum tape. Then I was going to put styrofoam all over the tub to keep as much heat in as possible. My question is what would it be okay if I did that? Will the plastic warp at all? I'm planning to keep it around 75-89 at times. Also, even if I put layers of aluminum tape on the side with the UHT or heat tape, is it still safe to pu styrofoam over it?
Re: Question regarding heat tape or Ultratherm under tank heater w/ Sterilite tub
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Originally Posted by
PitOnTheProwl
Why not just get a Styrofoam ice chest?
To answer your question No it will not warp at regulated temperatures.
Can heat tape or UTH be placed directly onto styrofoam? If so, I didn't think it was able to for some reason. Thanks!
Re: Question regarding heat tape or Ultratherm under tank heater w/ Sterilite tub
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Originally Posted by
PitOnTheProwl
Why not? Again IF it is regulated.
Think about it, you can hold it right?
It will be, I'll be running a Herpstat with it. 75 during the night, 85 during the day!
True, guess I just had a dumb moment.. haha
