How do I mount and use the Flex Watt heat tape?
These pictures are to help you visually understand the mounting and securing of the Flex Watt heat tape. This is not an actual rack application, but it is easier to get a decent photo this way, so just play along : ) The heat tape works best when mounted underneath your cage/container. This allows for a better, and wider, thermal gradient (hot spot) inside the cage. Mounting from the back or on the side results in poor heat convection. Sure, it can work, but make life easier and mount it from underneath, most of your reptiles are looking for belly heat in the first place. I am not a fan of the 11 inch wide heat tape. If you have a wide area application, consider running two or more runs of 3 inch heat tape, spaced apart to cover your area. I have seen too many melted cages from folks setting up the 11 inch tape incorrectly. The foil tape is an important heat tape component. Regular tapes melt and lose adhesion with the high temperatures. And good grief, DON’T USE DUCT TAPE. Duct tape w
These pictures are to help you visually understand the mounting and securing of the Flex Watt heat tape. This is not an actual rack application, but it is easier to get a decent photo this way, so just play along : ) The heat tape works best when mounted underneath your cage/container. This allows for a better, and wider, thermal gradient (hot spot) inside the cage. Mounting from the back or on the side results in poor heat convection. Sure, it can work, but make life easier and mount it from underneath, most of your reptiles are looking for belly heat in the first place. I am not a fan of the 11 inch wide heat tape. If you have a wide area application, consider running two or more runs of 3 inch heat tape, spaced apart to cover your area. I have seen too many melted cages from folks setting up the 11 inch tape incorrectly. The foil tape is an important heat tape component. Regular tapes melt and lose adhesion with the high temperatures. And good grief, DON’T USE DUCT TAPE. Duct tape w
