Heat tape is just not getting that warm.

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

Repeat! Do not tape over the thermostat probe! Tape the wire of the probe to the shelf or the heat tape as the probe rest directly on the heat tape uncovered.

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Why?? Running mine enclosed under foil tape without any problems for several years now.

I have the thermostat dialed in and my readings are.

Ambient temp and cool side 77 degrees

Hot side 85 degrees on the paper towel, 90 degrees on the tub just over the heat tape.

How is this?


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You should be good. Give it a day or two and then recheck.

How is the humidity in the tubs?

Humidity is at 60%

I have been holding pretty steady temps since yesterday. I put a back on the rack and I was able to drop my room temp to a comfortable 70 degrees and the ambient temp is between 77 and 78 degrees.


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Quote:

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

Repeat! Do not tape over the thermostat probe! Tape the wire of the probe to the shelf or the heat tape as the probe rest directly on the heat tape uncovered.

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This creates a potential for inaccurate readings. You only want to be measuring the surface temperature of the heating element. This would mean you want the probe to have as much contact with the surface of the tape as possible with as little interference from the surrounding air (tape over probe). I would either use duct or foil tape.