heat tape snaking question asap

[jkconstrictor]

Can i snake 3 strips of 6 inch heattape and 6 strips of 3 inch heattape on the same thermostat?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

If you want even constant temperature you need to have the same length and width of heat tape throughout your rack

[blk02ssmonte]

I think you can but double check the watts per foot. The 6" tape should be about 12watts per foot and 3" tape should be about 4 watts per foot, so if all strips are 1 foot each then you should be good as long as the thermostat is rated for a higher wattage.

6" one foot each...3strips x12watts =36 watts
3" one foot each...6strips x4watt =24 watts

24+36=60 watts total

I would say yes it will work as long as the thermostat is rated higher than 60 watts.

Yes..what Deb Said

[OhhWatALoser]

No you cannot, while the thermostat can handle it electrically the temps won't be the same.

[Saber402]

All heat devices controlled by a single thermostat must be exactly the same. Otherwise you will get inconsistent heat between the different sizes. Also, where would you place the probe?