Kudos for standing up to the heat of internet forum debate. I'm surprised nobody has been flinging poo over spelling and grammar errors yet.
At the end of the day, I'll be using a thermostat that fails in the OFF position and replacing my tape every few years since it's quite cheap, all things considered. What will likely make the difference to me is which product is easier for me to source.
1. There are only a few places to purchase this kind of heat tape by the foot, the way we prefer in this application of the product. What would help me out as a consumer is having it more available through more vendors. In some cases shipping can cost more than the tape itself.
2. I think the vast majority of keepers run their tape at 96 - 100 degrees on their T-stat. Thermostats are one of the most expensive pieces of equipment for anyone pursuing herpetoculture. A tape or line of tapes that max out at different temps would revolutionize the industry.
3. The strength of the laminate is the only quality of interest.
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