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  • 04-23-2013, 11:38 PM
    jms0620
    recess for heat tape in pvc sheet?
    I was wondering what the best way to put the recess in pvc for the belly heat on the rack I am going to build
  • 04-24-2013, 12:51 AM
    The Serpent Merchant
    Heat tape is so thin that I really wouldn't bother unless you have a router (manual or computer controlled).
  • 04-24-2013, 02:58 AM
    Coleslaw007
    Re: recess for heat tape in pvc sheet?
    We used a router.

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  • 04-24-2013, 05:18 AM
    Royal Hijinx
    You can either use a router, OR laminate a very thin layer of PVC create the indention.
  • 04-24-2013, 07:16 AM
    kitedemon
    I have used a belt sander as well. It only takes a little bit.
  • 04-24-2013, 10:17 AM
    snakesRkewl
    We don't bother, the tubs slide over it very nicely ...
  • 04-24-2013, 10:39 AM
    I-KandyReptiles
    recess for heat tape in pvc sheet?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by snakesRkewl View Post
    We don't bother, the tubs slide over it very nicely ...

    x2

    I have a rack without the heat tape recessed and one that is. They work pretty much the same.
  • 04-24-2013, 11:11 AM
    csagen
    I have a router, and I chose not to even bother recessing the heat tape to the shelf because it would have been a hassle to get it all clean and straight. The tubs slide just fine right over it. Although I've heard that maybe overtime the clear coating on the heat tape will start to wear off but so far so good.

    Calder
  • 04-24-2013, 02:45 PM
    jms0620
    Thanks for the help I've heard that maybe overtime the clear coating on the heat tape will start to wear off
    This is what I am worried about how do you anchor the heat tape without the recess
  • 04-24-2013, 03:19 PM
    TheSnakeGuy
    Re: recess for heat tape in pvc sheet?
    2"-4" foil tape is the preferred method from what I've seen. The stuff is super sticky and when mounted like this usually does a good job with minimal wear and tear.
  • 04-24-2013, 03:48 PM
    Coleslaw007
    Re: recess for heat tape in pvc sheet?
    If you're concerned about the tubs wearing down the heat tape over time sliding over it, on our melamine rack I cut strips of plastic vertical blinds so that they just cover the area the tub's edges slide over on either side and taped them down. It's very thin so it's still super close to the heat tape, but stops tubs actually sliding directly on it.

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  • 04-24-2013, 07:28 PM
    kitedemon
    recess for heat tape in pvc sheet?
    Many would suggest not using foil tape accept on the element free areas of film. If you wear though it would short on the metal tape.


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  • 04-24-2013, 08:11 PM
    jms0620
    I see how that would be a problem would duct tape work?
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