Quote Originally Posted by TheSnakeGuy View Post
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.