Setting up Tubs.

I finally got tubs so I can get rid of these annoying tanks. I just have one issue.
The lid can be pushed up somewhat easily in the middle and I couldn't find bungee cords that would make a tight fit. My dad suggested just making holes and using wire to make it secure, is there something easier than twisting and un twisting wire I could use?
And is it ok to just use the UTH's I have taped to the bottom? They are on a thermostat.

I would avoid using wire at all costs.

To secure the lid I would use a luggage strap, they are pretty easy to get ahold of and are completely adjustable.

UTH's are the best way to heat a tub, but a thermostat is required.

Some folks use straps with a buckle. The UTH is fine on a T stat.

Ok :) I wonder if I might have some somewhere around here.

You should be able to find something in your local wall*mart, Check the automotive section for these:

http://www.dawson-group.com/up_files...-straps(1).jpg

Yeah, those are what I was thinking of.

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

I would avoid using wire at all costs.

To secure the lid I would use a luggage strap, they are pretty easy to get ahold of and are completely adjustable.

UTH's are the best way to heat a tub, but a thermostat is required.

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You can use Flexwatt on tubs right? That is, with a thermostat.

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Originally Posted by AmysAnimals

You can use Flexwatt on tubs right? That is, with a thermostat.

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Flexwatt is just a certain type of UTH. Flexwatt works great, and yes as always is must be regulated by a thermostat.

Grab yourself a bookshelf, wire the flexwatt inline shelf to shelf, plug it into a thermostat.
Take the shelves and nail them in so the tub barely slides in between the shelves, no need for straps that are a hassle :gj:

I no longer use these bookshelf racks but they sure worked good to get me started.
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/a...amineshelf.jpg

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

Flexwatt is just a certain type of UTH. Flexwatt works great, and yes as always is must be regulated by a thermostat.

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Thanks! =)

I will have to look into bookshelves when I go into town later this week, I'm going to stuck with the UTH's for the time being since it is only 2 tubs I'm using. Maybe I can get my dad to make just a simple thing to keep the tubs in (and get him to add a few extra levels) for future expansion.

Depending on your budget and how much work you (or your dad, lol!) are wanting to put into things, a rack made of shelves wouldn't be too bad to get you started. If you're not up for that or the finances aren't there, I used the medium binder clips to secure my lids on before I bought a production made rack setup. I never had any escapes keeping adult balls in them using that; the straps were a pain when I tried them and the binder clips were easier to find. I dunno, just a thought. Good luck!