So, I'm in the process of building a rack. Five shelves, with interchangeable 41q tubs sideways or 2 28q, since both sizes in the sterilite tubs are the same height. I have pretty much everything figured out. Except the heat tape. I have no idea about anything, so.

Each shelf is around 36 inches long, 5 shelves. My dad's an electrician and is wondering if there's a kind of flexwatt you can solder instead of the clips?

What size flexwatt should I get? How much? Each shelf is going to be individual strips, not back heat, so can it be cut? Is there a specific place to get it that's better than another? Is there a better wattage to get?

Thanks for the information, I know this subject has probably been beaten to death. I honestly know nothing about this stuff, so if anyone can give me help, tell it to me like I'm a two year old