Heat cable info

[vix0105]

Bought heat cable for my rubs,is it the same as a heat pad can I put a stat on it ,the cable is 12 metres long n jus put it on it's going up to 140 f,pic of rubs and heat cable below any ideas how to do this,do I have to router the would in the drawers so cable fits or some other way,easier way.lol,any help much appreciated


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[vix0105]

Hi sorry just to let u kno got this 2nd hand off eBay so no box or instructions!


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[PitOnTheProwl]

All heat sources should be regulated. Yes you can use a thermostat. I tried installing some in a rack once........ Don't think I owned it a full 24 hours.

[mrhoyo]

You can put it on a thermostat - it's very much like a heat mat.
If that's your rack then routing the shelves is the only way to get it to fit if using belly heat, what about using it for back or side hest instead? It looks like you'd have more room to fit it so could just stick it on.
I always use mats now, much easier than cable and each shelf can be individually controlled.

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[vix0105]

You can put it on a thermostat - it's very much like a heat mat.
If that's your rack then routing the shelves is the only way to get it to fit if using belly heat, what about using it for back or side hest instead? It looks like you'd have more room to fit it so could just stick it on.
I always use mats now, much easier than cable and each shelf can be individually controlled.

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Hi I have mats in there now the heat cable was going cheap n thought i mite try it,can I use the cable on sides for royals or does the heat have to come from under the tank?thankyou for your reply!


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[PitOnTheProwl]

Proper heat is what is needed.
No they do not require belly heat.
You can use back heat or heat the room.

[vix0105]

Proper heat is what is needed.
No they do not require belly heat.
You can use back heat or heat the room.

Ok cool,thankyou I will give it a try!also would it only need a 100 watt stat or would it need more?its 12 meter long cable?thanks


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[PitOnTheProwl]

What wattage is the rope? Should have said on the package or on a band on it near the plug.

[vix0105]

I bought it 2nd hand no info on it,I looked online most the heat cables that r 12 metres r 100watt so think 100 watt should b ok,waiting 4 my twin stay to come thru it's 300 w each channel,mayb wait for that!


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[vix0105]

I meant stat not stay,bloody predictive!


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