Heat Tape Recomendations

[PitOnTheProwl]

Well, that escalated quickly. AND GETTING BACK TO THE SUBJECT MATTER BEFORE THE THREAD WAS HIJACKED. I use THG heat tape cut into individual pieces(which Reptile Basics will do for you if you ask), each piece is properly CRIMPED and insulated for safety. These strips are all wired together and plugged into a HERPSTAT 1 from Spyder Robotics. It was a bit costly but altogether I don't regret these purchases because of the reliability and safety of their respective products.

Actually wasn't jacked, more of a lesson on using the proper tools on the job at hand.
What is your difference in temps when plugging multiple pieces into a power strip then into your stat?
I wire all of mine together and then only have one plug into the stat from each rack.
Some people like each piece having its own plug so they can replace it when it goes bad.
Its just as easy to do when they are soldered together too.

[DooLittle]

Personally I wouldn't use anything zoomed brand. My rack has flex watt on it, run by a herpstat. My boas and gtp all have the newer thg tape, again run by herpstats. All of my connections are soldered. I do prefer thg, and will eventually be changing my rack to that. Reptile basics, and spyder robotics can provide you with all you will need for your snake.

NYHC, stop talking about stuff you have no experience with. Are you just trying to up your post count? Proper connections whether soldered or crimped are very important, as that could be a potential fire hazard. I hope newbies don't come on and find your crap info and follow that. And taking swings at a mod? Smart move.

[patientz3ro]

Actually wasn't jacked, more of a lesson on using the proper tools on the job at hand.
What is your difference in temps when plugging multiple pieces into a power strip then into your stat?
I wire all of mine together and then only have one plug into the stat from each rack.
Some people like each piece having its own plug so they can replace it when it goes bad.
Its just as easy to do when they are soldered together too.

I don't think he was talking about power strips. If I understand his meaning, he cuts the tape into strips,wires them all into a single cable, then plugs that into the Tstat. Basically creating a multiple element heater.

Nice 2A sticker BTW. I actually started a blog page a while back called Pythons, Pistols, and Pit Bulls. 3 things I advocate for very passionately.

Also, having been an avionics tech and aircraft electrician for both the Navy and Northrop Grumman, I've built a pretty impressive collection of crimping tools. I've got a few turret crimps that set me back $200+. $60 for a crimper? I'll take two please, and call it a bargain.

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[PitOnTheProwl]

I don't think he was talking about power strips. If I understand his meaning, he cuts the tape into strips,wires them all into a single cable, then plugs that into the Tstat. Basically creating a multiple element heater.

Yeah, my bad there, I saw the Reptile Basics and didn't think of them just cutting it. I know they will install the plugs too.

Nice 2A sticker BTW. I actually started a blog page a while back called Pythons, Pistols, and Pit Bulls. 3 things I advocate for very passionately.

TY

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Actually wasn't jacked, more of a lesson on using the proper tools on the job at hand.
What is your difference in temps when plugging multiple pieces into a power strip then into your stat?
I wire all of mine together and then only have one plug into the stat from each rack.
Some people like each piece having its own plug so they can replace it when it goes bad.
Its just as easy to do when they are soldered together too.

Yeah I wire all mine together too. Actually I have flexwatt I got off Ebay on a couple of the top shelves. Later I moved to using Reptile Basic's THG. For me both are working great I monitor them with a temp gun. And I soldered all mine together then used liquid electrical tape, about 4 coats. Flux is the key to good solder joints.

[DooLittle]

Yeah I wire all mine together too. Actually I have flexwatt I got off Ebay on a couple of the top shelves. Later I moved to using Reptile Basic's THG. For me both are working great I monitor them with a temp gun. And I soldered all mine together then used liquid electrical tape, about 4 coats.

You're running the two different tapes on the same thermostat?

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You're running the two different tapes on the same thermostat?

Yep. I know some don't agree with that but it's just until I can phase all the flexwatt stuff out. They are all 4" that are hooked to one thermostat though. I have some 11" on the 41qt tubs but they have a different thermostat. I monitor them all morning and evening with my temp gun, they are all within 1 degree of each other. And its only 4 shelves.

[southbay54]

I used both kind and can't wait for the new version of flex to hit the shelves in 2014. I cant tell the difference they do the same thing

[southbay54]

Yep. I know some don't agree with that but it's just until I can phase all the flexwatt stuff out. They are all 4" that are hooked to one thermostat though. I have some 11" on the 41qt tubs but they have a different thermostat. I monitor them all morning and evening with my temp gun, they are all within 1 degree of each other. And its only 4 shelves.

how are you running to different kind on the same temp controller

[PitOnTheProwl]

how are you running to different kind on the same temp controller

More thank likely they are the same wattage.