If you have no access to tools, in a bind you can go to your local hardware store and buy a tube of 100% silicone(with no algicides) and a sheet of thin plexiglass that is larger than the heat tape by about 1"-2".

Then you place your heat tape in the enclosure and secure it with foil tape around the perimeter leaving about 1/2" of the tape sticking over the heat tape. If you are using clips instead of soldered connections(don't know if you bought factory installed or not) you need to make sure you use soldered connections for this method.

After that is taken care of you lay a thick bead of silicone around the heat tape and both over and under the power cord. Once you have a thick bead laid, you place the plexiglass on top of the silicone and heat tape and press evenly around the perimeter. Give it a solid 24 hrs or until no smell persists and you are good to go.

It won't be as pretty as some other methods but it will work.

Also make sure you take the appropriate steps to regulate the heat via a thermostat or at very least a rheostat/dimmer and a watchful eye.

Hope that helps


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