Quote Originally Posted by TraconSnake
Okay, here's the schematic which I will revise as I get more information.

REV A


Now, I know this is not accurate, so I need more information.

First, does each shelf have a strip of FlexWatt for each tub (as shown in the schematic) or one strip per shelf?

Second, does each shelf have an independant thermostat control, or is there just one main thermostat control for the whole thing?

Does each shelf have one long strip of foil tape (as shown) Actually, looks like in the picture there are two strips per shelf going the entire length. Is that correct?

Aything else on this schematic which needs to be corrected?

Once this schematic is correct, we can start getting some readings and both be on the same page.

-Dan

I did a reading from ground (wall outlet) to the foil, and got about 4-5 volts each... (I was wrong before, I was going from foil to foil)

I have one strip of flexwatt per shelf, 4' long

I have one extension cord per shelf, attached to the far right end of flexwatt

I have two power strips. One is for the top 6 shelves, One is for the bottom 5 shelves.

I have one thermostat for the top power strip, and one thermostat for the bottom power strip.

The two places that have been cut on the flexwatt are diagonally on each end, with the direction of the heating element.

That leaves only two spots on each end exposed, the spot with the wire on the outsides... both have been taped thoroughly.

The foil tape goes from 2 inches in on each side, down the length of the flexwatt, covering about 1 inch each side, leaving maybe a 1 inche stretch of exposed flexwatt down the center (exposed plastic, not wire)

Thanks again for your help, I am VERY confused on what I thought was some simple wiring.