rack questions..

[DeesBalls]

Originally Posted by sickvenom

You can cut flexwatt to any length you want. Just make sure any bare contacts are covered. If your flexwatt isn't getting hot enough, you are either using too little or your connections are not secure. I solder my flexwatt instead of using crimps. Do you have photos of your set up?

yes, i will go grab some..... post in a few min.

[DeesBalls]

Originally Posted by Jenn_06

you can cut flexwatt but only on the doted line anyway else you broke it.

I may try this... if i mess it up, ill just order more heat tape i suppose.


here are the pics, the 1st one is the over all look of the rack, and the 2nd one is where you can see the heat tape on the right side proving back heat...

my flexxwat is 118-122 degrees, OUTSIDE TUB
my flesswat is 93 for my balls, and bottom rack i have it at 86 for BRB.

so i suppose its working, i just want belly heat instead...

pics:

[sickvenom]

Just take it off the peg board and tape it to the shelf, then put the tub on top of it. Are you going to stain melamine???? If so, that is another discussion in itself!

[DeesBalls]

Originally Posted by sickvenom

Just take it off the peg board and tape it to the shelf, then put the tub on top of it. Are you going to stain melamine???? If so, that is another discussion in itself!

i was going to do that, but its a 4 or 5 foot continuous piece... and No its Aspen wood. thats why i use the lids, to keep humidity in... i do want to stain the wood though.

[sickvenom]

Ok sorry, using my phone right now. Is the wood painted? If so, I'm not sure the stain would absorb into the wood.

You can cut your flexwatt to any size you want. Seal off the bare contact and wire them in a series.

[DeesBalls]

Originally Posted by sickvenom

Ok sorry, using my phone right now. Is the wood painted? If so, I'm not sure the stain would absorb into the wood.

You can cut your flexwatt to any size you want. Seal off the bare contact and wire them in a series.

Nope, it is plain aspen, not painted... how do i seal off the bare contact? and wire them in a series... lol sorry, thats why i had reptile basics do it

[sickvenom]

check out this file: http://www.beanfarm.com/heating/Flexwatt_parallel.pdf

when you cut the flexwatt you will have bare contacts showing on the end that won't have wires connected to it. you will have to insulate that bare metal. it is also wise to soldering your wirest to the tape, instead of using crimps. that should also be insulated. some people use electrical tape, but i use something called 'liquid tape.' it's awesome.

[DeesBalls]

Originally Posted by sickvenom

check out this file: http://www.beanfarm.com/heating/Flexwatt_parallel.pdf

when you cut the flexwatt you will have bare contacts showing on the end that won't have wires connected to it. you will have to insulate that bare metal. it is also wise to soldering your wirest to the tape, instead of using crimps. that should also be insulated. some people use electrical tape, but i use something called 'liquid tape.' it's awesome.

thanks alot, i will look into this tomorrow, as for now im going to bed. lol thanks alot!

[sickvenom]

Wiring Flexwatt Heat Tape

[DeesBalls]

Originally Posted by sickvenom

Wiring Flexwatt Heat Tape

this is very helpful. i am going to try to do this, i just need to know where i can get some clips at?

[sickvenom]

i wouldn't use clips. skip down to the part where it shows how to solder the wire directly to the flexwatt.

[DeesBalls]

Originally Posted by sickvenom

i wouldn't use clips. skip down to the part where it shows how to solder the wire directly to the flexwatt.

i just seen that part, thats what i would like to do, i just never used s solder iron though.