Heat tape is just not getting that warm.

[Billy29]

Looks like the paper towel holds heat and displaces it better if there is more heat tape surface area.


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[Eric Alan]

On the paper towel, should I measure the tub itself?

Always measure the tub itself. These guys like to move whatever substrate you're using, so you want to get a reading on the hottest surface they can come into contact with (the floor).

[Billy29]

So which setup would you use? The double or single heat tape?


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[Eric Alan]

Looks like the paper towel holds heat and displaces it better if there is more heat tape surface area.

It's more likely that the accuracy of the thermometer isn't less than a single degree.

[Billy29]

Is 77 degrees warm enough for the cool side?

That's at keeping my bedroom at 72 degrees. basic view ow the rack.


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[tbowman]

Is 77 degrees warm enough for the cool side?


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Yeah I think really anything over 75 is ok if you provide a hotspot.

[Billy29]

Hot spot of 85 ok on the paper towel? I don't think they are smart enough to move the paper towel.


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[Eric Alan]

Hot spot of 85 ok on the paper towel? I don't think they are smart enough to move the paper towel.

1) They are smart enough. 2) When they lay on the paper towel, it will be warmer than the paper towel just resting on the tub. 3) Even if neither of these were true (they are), 85 is still fine.

[Eric Alan]

So which setup would you use? The double or single heat tape?

The 3" should be good (I use it on all of my racks), but there's nothing wrong with 6" with either size tub you're using.

[Billy29]

Ok I feel so much better about building the rack myself now. I'm going to use paper towel for the bottom it holds the heat well.

What is the ambient temperature of your room?


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