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    Quote Originally Posted by L.West View Post
    So, what you are saying is to tape the probe to the shelf just behind the tub but directly in front of the heattape - but not touching it - is this correct.

    The only problem I see is - I thought running the heattape at 115 wasn't recommended.
    It's not. But its still safer than belly heat being that hot. The only way to decrease the flexwatt temp is to increase the room temp.

    Quote Originally Posted by L.West View Post
    So, your saying that it doesn't matter what number is on the "thermostat" in order to obtain the desired temp - is this correct?? My thermostat will only go to 110 degrees - will that be enough to get a 90 degree hotside??
    Yes. What your thermostat reads is not what the actual tub temps are.


    Quote Originally Posted by L.West View Post
    Have you actually checked the temp directly on your heattape with your temp gun - Im just curious because mine will read 115 or greater.

    Mines about the same as yours

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    Last edited by satomi325; 03-08-2012 at 12:53 PM.

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