Where to get heat tape?

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Originally Posted by BallPython17

Im going with belly heat. So im guessing about 80 watts, because ima use the 17" heat tape and ima do a foot per level. You think i can use one of those cheapo depo reostats ( i think thats how you spell it) for a little while until i get me a thermostat? :confused:

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Really? I think using 17" flex for even a 41qt tub is overkill. Most freedom breeder CB-70 racks only use 3" which is plenty.

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Originally Posted by Pwilliams58

I would go with the 17" flexwatt, don't know about reptile basics, but www.beanfarm.com sells 17" flex that is 20 watts per foot, great stuff.

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You yourself said to get 17" flexwatt. Im just taking your advise.

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Originally Posted by BallPython17

You yourself said to get 17" flexwatt. Im just taking your advise.

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For BACK heat.

Oh. Ok. So then ill go with 3" flexwatt. But you think i can use a rheostat for now until i get a thermostat?

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Originally Posted by BallPython17

Oh. Ok. So then ill go with 3" flexwatt. But you think i can use a rheostat for now until i get a thermostat?

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That is up to you, personally, knowing just how hot flexwatt can get, I wouldn't risk it.

You can find foil tape at your local Home Depot or Lowes. Its made for sealing sheet metal and metal air ducts.