Flex Watt

Ok I have serched and serched and cant find anything that will answer my question online...So can someone tell me where to get flex watt heat tape that is not online??? I really want to pick some up tonight. Thanks~:banana:

Never seen it anywhere besides online or at an expo. Sorry.

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Originally Posted by Andrew00

Never seen it anywhere besides online or at an expo. Sorry.

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^^ this is the answer you search for young padawan

The only place you might find it at is a reptile specialty store but even then your chances are slim.

:( thats what I have been hearing... So is Beanfarm.com pretty much the best place to get it? That is what most people in Portland are telling me.

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:( thats what I have been hearing... So is Beanfarm.com pretty much the best place to get it? That is what most people in Portland are telling me.

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i got mine from reptile basics and I was happy with it. fast shipping and you can ask them to cut it into special lengths.

either beanfarm or reptile basics will be fine.

Does anybody just use heat pads in a rack? I'm building a small rack that will hold four 41 quart tubs. thinking about just sticking a heat bad in the back of each shelf and running the cord out the back to my reostat. Oppinions?

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Does anybody just use heat pads in a rack? I'm building a small rack that will hold four 41 quart tubs. thinking about just sticking a heat bad in the back of each shelf and running the cord out the back to my reostat. Oppinions?

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I mean I guess u could do that but wouldn't those heat pads cost a gang?

I would go with flexwatt it's really cheap and works really well.

is the flex watt sticky on one side or do I have to but that aluminum tape to stick it to the back of the rack?

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Originally Posted by ShortStop

is the flex watt sticky on one side or do I have to but that aluminum tape to stick it to the back of the rack?

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It's not sticky. You can buy that tape at homedepot.

yea dont get the heat pads at all. go with the flex watt cheaper and IMO better because you can wire the rack how you want.

You may find flexwatt at a professional heating supply this is what it is built for in floor radient heating and industreal applications. You do however need to solder it your self. If you are not able to do so or your insurance is VOID by doing so... (in Canada if you are or are planning on being a business this is the case) you should go with either heat cable or pre-made uths wiring flexwat isn't hard but failure to do so correctly can result in fire.

Thanks guys! I'm gonna go with the flex watt. I'll just have to order it online today. Thanks for all your help on this!