Flexwatt: Ok to cut ACROSS the heating element instead of diagonally with it?

I have a few racks and the tub feet slide 1.5 inches from the side of the rack, so im trying to wire this as close to the edge as possible. However the element is diagonal so one side is half an inch further than the other if you cut with the element. Is it ok to cut straight across to make it even as long as you tape the exposed edge?

I think it should be fine with electrical tape, but just double checking since in the past Ive always cut with it , not across.

No. Don't cut the heat strips. Bad news.

Why are they diagonal then? it makes it a PITA to wire close to the edge of a rack

I know. Tell me about it! It doesn't make any sense to me either, but trust me...You don't want to cut through it. That's where the heat comes from, if you cut it and black tape it, it will melt the tape QUICKLY. Smells really bad too.

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Originally Posted by jim020cricket

I know. Tell me about it! It doesn't make any sense to me either, but trust me...You don't want to cut through it. That's where the heat comes from, if you cut it and black tape it, it will melt the tape QUICKLY. Smells really bad too.

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It shouldnt get above 95 degrees though :)

Then go ahead with it... ;)

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Originally Posted by jim020cricket

Then go ahead with it... ;)

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lol:giggle:
it worries me what will happen next...

What width are you using? I buy my 4" from The Bean Farm and the element is straight and not diag. Makes for a clean cut.

I think 11" is zig zagged...I cant be sure because I have no Flexwatt here at work... :)

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Originally Posted by jglass38

I think 11" is zig zagged..

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sure is! Now THAT stuff is a PINA the cut without cutting the heating element