T-stat probe placement advice?

[tbowman]

Its ok to tape the probe wire to the heat tape just don't cover the sensor itself. If you do cover the sensor with tape its going to throw off the readings to the thermostat. That is not nonsense that is a fact! If you cover the sensor , the sensor won't interpret the heat coming off the RHP or the heat tape correctly.

I and many others have been doing so for a long time with no issues. The probe is in direct contact with the heating element so it actually gives a more precise reading.

I'm not saying wrap the thermostat probe with tape. One strip of tape directly across the probe on top of the heat tape is sufficient. No interference whatsoever.