Removing a sticky heat pad for further use

Hey guys,

I was wondering, how many of you have put on a sticky heat pad, then ripped it off for use on something else?

And if you have done that, did it still work after? or did ripping it off break it?

I have herd if you blast the heat on the pad it will melt the adhesive enough to remove it. then reattach it with foil tape.

I have used under the tank heat mats for years, they are very durable. As long as they are not severely bent or cracked, they work. Even if when you remove it and it is not sticky anymore, you can either duct tape it or foil tape it back on to the tank.

They are not made to be removed and re-used - they will create hot spots in some cases.

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Originally Posted by Maverick67

I have herd if you blast the heat on the pad it will melt the adhesive enough to remove it. then reattach it with foil tape.

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Thanks for the tip!

Ill try that when it comes time to do so

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Originally Posted by bsash

I have used under the tank heat mats for years, they are very durable. As long as they are not severely bent or cracked, they work. Even if when you remove it and it is not sticky anymore, you can either duct tape it or foil tape it back on to the tank.

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Thanks :) good to know itll survive a removal, and I will for sure tape it back onto the new tub with foil tape :)

thanks again

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Originally Posted by rabernet

They are not made to be removed and re-used - they will create hot spots in some cases.

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Well if I do decide to rip it off and reuse it, I will be testing it for sure before I put it into use with one of my animals

I would probably just put the thermometer probe on the tub at different part of the heat pad to see if there is any hot spots.

Thanks!

I hate the adhesive ones! :rage:

I only buy Ultra-Therms and Cobra Heat Mats since they have no sticky side. You just secure them with tape and then you can re-use them safely!

If you do get it removed, use it carefully. I'd suggest just investing in a non-stick one, it'll last you longer.

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Originally Posted by HERETiC

I hate the adhesive ones! :rage:

I only buy Ultra-Therms and Cobra Heat Mats since they have no sticky side. You just secure them with tape and then you can re-use them safely!

If you do get it removed, use it carefully. I'd suggest just investing in a non-stick one, it'll last you longer.

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Unfortunatley I dont have any of the no stick ones being sold anywhere near me

The only one I can get within a reasonable price is from bean farm. and in the end it turns up costing me 50 - 60$ (20 - 25 for the heat mat for the size I need and 20 - 30 for shipping.. because im in canada :rage: )

Anyway, for now im stuck (LOL PARDON THE PUN) with the sticky heat pads. Until I build my boas adult enclosure at christmas (Havent even gotten the boa yet, just planning for the future)

But yes I very well do plan on buying an ultratherm :)

Until then I may have to re-use a heat pad when I upgrade the tub to a bigger one

FLEXWATT Mike! :P But yeah.. I'd be very very careful not to bend the heat mat.

I would also seriously consider flex-watt over a sticky heat pad. I've got some flex-watt that has been in continuous use for over 15 years. On the other hand, I've had a zoo med stick on heat pad melt through a plastic tub.

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Originally Posted by Sarin

FLEXWATT Mike! :P But yeah.. I'd be very very careful not to bend the heat mat.

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Yeah im really thinking about flexwatt :D It would be so easy to just have like a 5 foot strip to lay under like 3 or 4 tubs instead of worrying about 3 or 4 heat pads lol

Im probably gonna go with flexwatt, it seems like the best and cheapest thing to do

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Originally Posted by MarkS

I would also seriously consider flex-watt over a sticky heat pad. I've got some flex-watt that has been in continuous use for over 15 years. On the other hand, I've had a zoo med stick on heat pad melt through a plastic tub.

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Really :O was the heat pad too high or was it just on like 90 degrees?

Ive had a heat pad running on my leos tub for awhile now and it stays at max 94 lowest 90 and havent had problems yet. But id like to switch from heat pads to flexwatt, or even ultratherms

Probably flexwatt though :)

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Originally Posted by MikeV

Hey guys,

I was wondering, how many of you have put on a sticky heat pad, then ripped it off for use on something else?

And if you have done that, did it still work after? or did ripping it off break it?

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Yep I've managed to to this successfully many times over the years .. ... It's just a case of slow and easy , don't bend too much and don't pull on the wire connection part . Once they're off they can be reused easily -- just don't forget and put the sticky side down on the carpet :)

I tried this with a spatula and some Goo Gone. It went kinda ok ? No bending and almost no pulling, Still works (the most important)
I would suggest just never gluing them, ever.

Guys this thread is from 2010.

Old thread but the smart move is placing foil tape on the mat (glue to glue) to make it always movable.