Quote Originally Posted by WmHrbst View Post
That size heat tape is a little large for the hot spot. You want to make sure the hot spot is measured under the substrate and 90-92 is ideal. IMO I would lower the tstat a little and shoot for 90-92.
This size heat tape was recommended by members on here that also had racks in cooler rooms. Judging from the gradient they were right on the money. I would love to have a snake room and run 6" tape but that isn't in the cards for a number of years . I shoulda ruin that about 2" of the tape is at the back of the rack and doesn't lie directly under the Sterelite tub because of the handle and angle of the tub walls.

Thanks for the input though. I had a hard time with heat tape decisions as well as belly heat vs back heat. I have been planning for almost two months. I very indecisive. The forum has been a wealth of info and help from folks like your self.

Thanks again everyone.