New To Flexwatt

correction: I see what you mean, under the tank it can get pretty warm, when fully exposed it barly reachs 110, under tank it hits the 140 :) sorry like i said I'm a flexwatt noob myself;)

the warning that come with UTH's say to ventilate to prevent fire hazards, but that is when they are un-regulated by a thermostat or dimmer or rheostat. when the heat source is controlled there is no need for ventilation because your thermostat or other device should prevent ur heat source from getting so hot it will be a fire hazard. i have my stuff taped down in the back of a rack with foil tape and the tubs sit right on it. there is very little air flow getting to the heat source and i have not had any issues. also, if u dont have ur tubs sitting right on the heat source then u have to turn up ur thermostat so that the air between the tub and heat source gets hot enough and gets ur tubs to the appropriate temps.

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Originally Posted by mpkeelee

also, if u dont have ur tubs sitting right on the heat source then u have to turn up ur thermostat so that the air between the tub and heat source gets hot enough and gets ur tubs to the appropriate temps.

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I agree, it's not a big deal but I prefer directly on the flexwatt.

If the tub scratches the flexwatt too much then it would need to be replaced, but I've sat my tubs directly on the flexwatt for over 2 years now and none show any signs of usage other than some very minor scratches.