Heat tape questions

I wonder if you could not run two wires into a single ring eye then fasten that to the tape. It is a thought, I think, I would have to see it and poke it some to be certain. I suspect the ring could be soldered or riveted or the eyelet system RB suggests more thinking out loud than making a solid suggestion.

When I get the THG eyelet system in I will play with it a bit. I think that the ring connector that accepts the bare wire should hold two wires twisted together. If it does it may be a good option for those uncomfortable with soldering. To me soldering will bring piece of mind. Everything comes in Friday so I will look at it then. I won't be starting the build for a couple weeks because I in between jobs and have to do this in small financial stages. Tubs are next and then melamine.

The one great feature of the eyelet (rivet) system, is the properly crimped wire eyelet and ring connector will not easily be remove from the heat tape unlike those alligator clips. I never liked the look of that system. Not that the heat tape is moving much but it leaves a lot to be desired as far as piece of mind. I think the eyelet system will actually prove out to be a great system in the next couple years of use in the real world. It always takes time to find unforeseen faults. On the whole it looks great if you were to wire each peice to a cord and even plug thin to a single surge bar. I just hate cords. The more hidden the happier I am.

It will be interesting to see for sure. The clips are a pain no question. I wonder if soldering the eyelet to the tape would make a better connection or not.?? I am meaning to order a foot or two too mess with but am waiting to need something else.


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Heat tape came in! A day early too!

I really like the THG connection system. I don't think it will work great for parallel wiring. As suspected two wires into the ring type connector will be a little too think to get a good crimp IMO. I am no expert by any means but or connecting one piece of heat tape directly it is a great connection choice (especially for those who haven't soldered before).

I going to brush up on my soldering skills though. I think soldering is the best connection choice.

In a side note I reay like the feel of this heat tape. It feels like it is well protected from wear. It also doesn't hold the curl of the role. I impressed so far. Can't wait to actually hook it up!

Ordered in 26 feet of THG 4" for a 12 shelf 36 tub hatchling rack I am building for a customer. Always solder my connections so will see how easy this is to solder compared to flexwatt. Each shelf will have its own cord that way if a shelf is not being used it can remain unplugged. Will be soldering the tape this weekend.

That makes sense to have each shelf seperate. I was going to but for just a six tub rack for adults I didn't think it was necessary.

As far as soldering I thin it will be easier because the plastic is apparently easy to remove from the one side. I will see soon enough. Just have to wait for tubs to be back in stock.