4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
I am almost finished constructing my rack (made of 4'x2' melamine). I had originally went with both 4in and 11in flexwatt, but I want to switch to all 4in tape so I can use just 1 thermostat. I am using strips 4 feet long, and plan on snaking it across towards the back, up the back then across towards the front on the next level to heat two 41qt on different levels.
I think this would give enough heat to the 41qt containers, right?
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
:gj:I just built a rack also for 41 Qt. Sterilite tubs. When heating a rack, you only want to provide a hot "spot". I wouldn't recommend heating the whole tub. You need to leave the snake a option to cool of if they would like to.
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
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twistedtails
:gj:I just built a rack also for 41 Qt. Sterilite tubs. When heating a rack, you only want to provide a hot "spot". I wouldn't recommend heating the whole tub. You need to leave the snake a option to cool of if they would like to.
Yeah, I am not heating the entire tub, just a 4in strip along the short edge of the 41qt tub.
I can also fit 3 32qt containers in, and with those I will just have one 4in strip lengthwise along the back.
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
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euphuistical
Yeah, I am not heating the entire tub, just a 4in strip along the short edge of the 41qt tub.
I can also fit 3 32qt containers in, and with those I will just have one 4in strip lengthwise along the back.
Is it a sideways rack?
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
If your room doesn't drop below 75-72 degrees you should be ok with 4 in flexwatt.
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
I would suggest getting an 11" x 12" sheet of flexwatt for one side of the bin... 4" is too small... The 11x12 will provide a good enough hotspot, (90-94 deg. if using a thermostat) while also giving an ambient of about 80-85...
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
Too small? :confuzd:
Most commercial racks (AP, ARS, Freedombreeder) only use 3 or 4 inches wide strips of flexwat heat tape for their adult rack and it works perfectly. :gj:
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Originally Posted by
DBD
I would suggest getting an 11" x 12" sheet of flexwatt for one side of the bin... 4" is too small... The 11x12 will provide a good enough hotspot, (90-94 deg. if using a thermostat) while also giving an ambient of about 80-85...
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
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Deborah
Too small? :confuzd:
Most commercial racks (AP, ARS, Freedombreeder) only use 3 or 4 inches wide strips of flexwat heat tape for their adult rack and it works perfectly. :gj:
I totally agree. 4" down the center can create a nice ambient temp....but then if you need to offer a hot spot you'll need another tape.
I only offer a good ambient to my boas. Never have had a problem with them.
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
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Originally Posted by
Deborah
Too small? :confuzd:
Most commercial racks (AP, ARS, Freedombreeder) only use 3 or 4 inches wide strips of flexwat heat tape for their adult rack and it works perfectly. :gj:
Down the center or across one side? Im talking about one side... I've tried 4" on 41 qts but it never worked for me...
Re: 4in Flexwatt enough for a 41qt sterilite?
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Originally Posted by
DBD
Down the center or across one side? Im talking about one side... I've tried 4" on 41 qts but it never worked for me...
I am talking about a 3 or 4 inches wide strip across the back of the tub, which is what most manufaturers and people building their own racks use.
