RB VE-2 Heat Tape

[dsbarnet]

So I am just curious if anyone has experienced this with heat tape.

I have a VE-2 and the heat tape on the top level is at 93F which is what I have the thermostat set to, but I have been messing with the bottom tub because I have a second BP coming in soon, and I haven't checked the tape today, but it has seemed to always be 10F lower than the portion of the tape on the level directly above it. I know that heat tape is never the same throughout but is it common for the heat difference to be that much in such a short distance?

[PitOnTheProwl]

Where is your probe located?

[dsbarnet]

It is located on top of the heat tape in the center of it through this little canal RB has cut out for the probe to fit in.

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Also I used an IR gun to measure the temperature of the tape itself on the bottom and top section of the rack