rack setup ?

[mdjudson]

ok I got my rack set up but my house is only 62 degrees. It is a natures spirit rack with 2 rows of 11" heat tape. Will this bring the temps of the tubs up enough? If not what would be another option? Right now the heat has running for about two hours and it is only 70 on the hot side.

[DutchHerp]

As far as I know that's the problem with tubs. The best way to fix it is to get a heater.

It's near impossible to get the hot side up to 80* when the room temperatures are low 60s.

[mdjudson]

Also what do you use to attach the thermostat prope to the heat tape?

[DutchHerp]

Also what do you use to attach the thermostat prope to the heat tape?

I don't have racks, but I'd just tape it. Or hot glue.

[mdjudson]

I don't have racks, but I'd just tape it. Or hot glue.

Any tape... it doesnt have to be foil tape?

[DutchHerp]

Any tape... it doesnt have to be foil tape?

Any tape that will stick.

[mdjudson]

This sucks. The flex watt hasn't gotten any hotter then 84. Am I doing something wrong? I mean how is flexwatt supposed to heat something to 92 when it doesn't get hotter then 84?

[nixer]

yes you need foil tape! if you dont it will come off.

is your rack back heat or belly heat? what size tubs? what size and wattage flexwatt do you have.

[mdjudson]

it is back heat. The tubs are 28QT. I it 11" flex watt and 20 watts per ft. I think it may be working now. It is getting up to like 90. It has been on for about 8 hours. How long does it take to heat up. I still think it is too cold in my room for it to work though. The flex watt is 90 and the hot side of the tub is 80 and the cool side is 68. I might need to come up with some alternative heat for it. I currently have a room in my basement so I can keep the kids locked out. I might have to just move it to my bedroom and lock the door. Damn kids (for sale if anyone wants some)!

[zombie&lemons]

i know how do handle your problem. move to tx