making a rack doesn't have to be frustrating,back heat is a bit easier to install (i believe this is the reason many mfg.'s use it,less labor intensive in a competive market) but more expensive and less efficient.Originally Posted by nbelval
Question:
Could you use the aluminum foil tape over the entire Flexwatt to protect it instead of just using it to tape it down? Or would this wear away too?
We are in the process of building a rack and I'm still torn between back and belly heat.
So frustrating. I just want something that is safe and will work for my snakes!
for example my last rack is 10 level 41qt. sideways tubs.i use 3" 6 watt heat tape belly heat,this runs less than 180 watts for the whole rack.if i were to slap 11" heat tape on the back it would be about 300 watts.keep in mind this runs 24/7 plus if you plan on getting into mulitiple racks you will have to purchase more thermostats.if you try to heat a 41qt or cb70 tub from the end with back heat it simply is not efficient.
hope this helps!
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