Can anyone tell me from experience (or link to a data page) what the specs are on the different available heat tapes?
I will find an appropriate thermostat after I build my rack/minihabitat, but first I want to make sure that the heattape I buy is VERY capable of heating the thick plastic tubs.
Please give me feedback/advice about the different watt-ratings and width-ratings? As an amateur, I would prefer the 4" because it would provide a wider "hotside" than the 3" tapes. However, the 4" tape is only 5watts??.....and the 3" is available in 6watts & 10watts..
So will the 4" give me temps over 90F (in a 70-degree room) or is it under-powered? Any other suggestions? Is eBay the best price/brand?
Thanks!!
ps....this rack/minihabitat will be a home for my future breeders. ....one step closer...
I will find an appropriate thermostat after I build my rack/minihabitat, but first I want to make sure that the heattape I buy is VERY capable of heating the thick plastic tubs.
Please give me feedback/advice about the different watt-ratings and width-ratings? As an amateur, I would prefer the 4" because it would provide a wider "hotside" than the 3" tapes. However, the 4" tape is only 5watts??.....and the 3" is available in 6watts & 10watts..
So will the 4" give me temps over 90F (in a 70-degree room) or is it under-powered? Any other suggestions? Is eBay the best price/brand?
Thanks!!
ps....this rack/minihabitat will be a home for my future breeders. ....one step closer...
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