Go with larger, recessed Heat Tape. Why gamble on something you know will get worn from sliding on it when prices are comparable? You want 1/3rd for a Hot Spot and your snake is growing.
Don't sacrifice cost or going with a reputable company for anything.
All you have to do is read all the posts where people went with new or unknown companies & you'll find thousands of horror stories where basically threw their money out the window.
A Smart man researches and gets info. A Wise man follows the advice of everyone else that already learned their lesson.


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