How do you hook it up where can I find it and can I use a herpstat or any other thermostat
and pro's and con's of heat cable and heat tape thank you all
10-21-2012, 04:40 PM
GuNDeZZZ
Heat cable is not really reliable, it can get hot and cold spots in it from what I understand.
I personally am going with flexwatt heat tape and a herpstat 2 for my racks. I've heard nothing but good things about that combo if it is set up correctly.
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10-21-2012, 05:04 PM
Zombie
Heat cable works great actually. It does not develop hot and cold spots like heat tape tends to do. I use both, and both work fine.
I prefer heat cable because, while its more expensive, it is coated in a fire retardant materiel. Meaning it will smolder instead of catch on fire. You use it just like heat tape and yes you plug it right into the thermostat of your choice. You can buy it at most reptile specialty stores, but I usually get it on amazon.
10-21-2012, 05:15 PM
GuNDeZZZ
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Originally Posted by Zombie
Heat cable works great actually. It does not develop hot and cold spots like heat tape tends to do. I use both, and both work fine.
You have never had an issue?
I only have experience with che bulbs because I used them with my hedgehog.
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10-22-2012, 01:25 PM
Zombie
Quote:
Originally Posted by GuNDeZZZ
You have never had an issue?
I only have experience with che bulbs because I used them with my hedgehog.
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No, I have never had an issue with heat cable. I have had some heat tape quit working before tho. Heat cable is more expensive, but IMO, is safer.
10-22-2012, 01:28 PM
snakesRkewl
Heat rope sucks, flexwatt all the way every day.
10-22-2012, 01:43 PM
West Coast Jungle
I have used both for many years with good results. But after hearing about fires related to heat cables like the fire at Pro Exotics I no longer user heat cables.
10-22-2012, 01:46 PM
Mike41793
I have an older AP rack with heatcable. It works fine imo. My snakes who used to be in the RBI rack with flexwatt never complained about the switch.
Jerry why do you feel that it sucks?
10-22-2012, 05:09 PM
Zombie
Quote:
Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle
I have used both for many years with good results. But after hearing about fires related to heat cables like the fire at Pro Exotics I no longer user heat cables.
