Flexwatt tape temperature

It is really not that precise a heating element. On longer lengths, around 20 ft, I have seen temps differ by as much as 15 degrees. That is why we break it up into smaller sections, to cut down on the variability some.

We might try and take advantage by putting males in the cooler sections, or females, if that is part of the program...

I use 17" flexwatt as a cool side heating and 4" on the hot side. The 17 doesn't get much over 87ºF unregulated so it is fairly safe to use as a secondary heating source. The 4" can get quite hot mine hit 130ºF unregulated. It is all over the place for even heating too.

I fight to clean my rack once a month or so the tubs are easy but the underside of each shelf where the snakes can contact is a monumental pain. I have been trying to fine out what methods people use to do this crazy hard task and one very interesting idea was not to use flexwatt and use cable instead. It is water resistant so cleaning can be sloppier. It is UL approved so at least in Canada it makes it WAY WAY cheaper if you plan on having a business. (for commercial use items it must be wired by a licensed electrician to meet the code.) I have given very serious though to switching but am kinda stuck on the flexwatt as it cost me 250$ to have it wired and installed.

Something to think about...