Flexwatt - Tape or Staple?

[Sarin]

Do you guys normally tape (if so, what kind of tape and how do you do it) your flexwatt to the rack material or staple(again, if so, how do you do it)? (Or possibly other?)

I am just wondering what is the best way to attach the flexwatt to the rack via belly heat to allow as much air flow as possible.

Thanks.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Aluminum foil tape

[Monty]

Aluminum Tape and just tape all the the metal edges and the connections down

[saber2th]

Do not use staples, as this method could cause tears in the flexwatt from the tubs sliding over them. Do as the the others said, use foil tape. Home Depot sells it for $7.74 for 150 feet. And I seen it at Walmart for less.

[Hypnotic Exotic]

DO NOT STAPLE!!! I made this mistake and it created a short and almost destroyed a brand new Herpstat II. I just tape em down with aluminum foil tape.

[Sarin]

Thanks guys. I was originally going to use tape but someone told me to use staples and I was skeptical.

Thanks again.

[dr del]

Hi,

Also remember to cover the cut ends of the connection down either side with electricaly insulating tape before applying the foil tape.


dr del

[Sarin]

Hi,

Also remember to cover the cut ends of the connection down either side with electricaly insulating tape before applying the foil tape.


dr del

Yep.

[suzuki4life]

i use staples down the very outside edges.....

I use electricians paste to seal my flexwatt...


if done properly, it is IMPOSSIBLE to short out flexwatt with properly placed staples...and yes I will take pictures if need be,