FlexWatt Tape question

swiftskater1 · 10-09-11, 09:57 PM

So im getting ready to build a rack for some female Ball Pythons. And im trying to figure out how i should do the heat tape. I understand how you wire the heat tape. But im going to end up with 10 Cords to plug in lol. What am i supposed to do so i only have one plug that needs to be plugged in?

Thanks, Chris.

youngster · 10-10-11, 06:07 AM

Why are you going to have 10 cords?

Gungirl · 10-10-11, 07:16 AM

Depending on how much money you want to spend you can get a thermostat that allows you to have multiple settings and cords going into it and only 1 cord to plug into the wall. They are made to use on set ups like racks. I have been looking into them and they are not cheep but they are around.

Jenn_06 · 10-10-11, 07:55 AM

Are you housing only BP's if so you need to wire each heat tape to each other so you will just have one cord and not 10. Here is a link that can help you out.
http://www.beanfarm.com/heating/Flexwatt_parallel.pdf

Jenn_06 · 10-10-11, 07:56 AM

sorry 2X post

mykee · 10-10-11, 09:14 AM

Weave the tape through each shelf like I do. Here's a link to the DIY on my website:
Snake Rack