Question about Flexwatt Heat Tape...

If I order a 4" strip of Flexwatt from ReptileBasics for the cool side of my enclosure and I tell them to do the connections for me, then what will there be left for me to do once I get it? I just don't want to order it and then be extremely confused as to what to do when it arrives...

Plug it in to a thermostat, secure the thermostat probe to the flexwatt and heat your enclosure! :)

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Plug it in to a thermostat, secure the thermostat probe to the flexwatt and heat your enclosure! :)

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What if i use a dimmer?

Not as accurate with temps but if you monitor it, it should be ok. Dimmers don't work as well in rooms with wide swings in ambient temperature.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Not as accurate with temps but if you monitor it, it should be ok. Dimmers don't work as well in rooms with wide swings in ambient temperature.

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It's basically always the same temp down here...but all i do is plug the heat tape into the dimmer and the dimmer into any outlet?

When you order from reptile basics make sure to buy the plug and connector set and ask rich to connect it.

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

When you order from reptile basics make sure to buy the plug and connector set and ask rich to connect it.

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http://reptilebasics.com/4-Flexwatt-...e-p-16248.html

^ is that the plug and connector set?

and to ask Rich do i just do it in the comment box during purchase?

Yes, Rich asks that you let him know what you want in the comment box. However, since you have some questions, I'd email or call Rich and let him know what your situation is so that he'll be best able to advise you :)

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Originally Posted by starmom

Yes, Rich asks that you let him know what you want in the comment box. However, since you have some questions, I'd email or call Rich and let him know what your situation is so that he'll be best able to advise you :)

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You just click "Contact Us" at the top of the page and send the e-mail in the box and he'll e-mail me back at the e-mail address i put there?

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Originally Posted by rmune0750

You just click "Contact Us" at the top of the page and send the e-mail in the box and he'll e-mail me back at the e-mail address i put there?

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Yes, although whenever I've needed to I've just called him. He usually picks up the phone and has no problems answering any questions you may have.