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Too hot for flexwatt?

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  • 06-25-2016, 09:46 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    Belly heat an back heat are two completely different methods using heat tape.
    Belly only heats the surface area above it.
    Back heat runs at a higher temperature to heat the air in the rear of the tubs.
    Neither do good in cooler rooms.
  • 06-25-2016, 11:50 PM
    Fazer72110
    Re: Too hot for flexwatt?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    Belly heat an back heat are two completely different methods using heat tape.
    Belly only heats the surface area above it.
    Back heat runs at a higher temperature to heat the air in the rear of the tubs.
    Neither do good in cooler rooms.

    Exactly, I've learned this lesson. I have to keep my bedroom a little on the warm side to get proper ambient temps. Had I been more knowledgeable before purchasing racks I probably would have went for back heat for both since they seem to be better at maintaining ambient temps. Although I did score mine from craigslist for a killer deal. So I'm not too upset about it.

    Belly heat would be a better option if I had a dedicated snake room.

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