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ChrisGilbert
at Thu Jan 25 12:24:19 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ChrisGilbert ]
First, it is a better idea to place the probe on the heat not in a bin, but that is probably not what went wrong. There was likely a short in the heat. I don't know what company the racks are from so I don't know how the heat is installed. But in MOST racks, the heat is installed in a BAD way. The worst is when a bin constantly rubs against the tape when sliding in and out. This wears away at the laminate and can cause a short or fire. Recessed belly heat that is set into a plastic shelf (a type of plastic that is self extinguishing) and does not come into direct contact with the bin (air space), is connected to a PROPORTIONAL thermostat (flexwatt is not designed for on/off thermostats) and monitored on the tape itself, is the absolute best and safest way to go. If anything in your setup is different I urge you to correct it. Many people don't have the setup I mentioned and have not had problems, yet. However, this is the safest method. In my racks I place the probe on the thermostat and set the thermostat to 90-93 so that the inside of the bin is at the right temperature, it ends up being slightly cooler in the bin than the temp measured on the heat.
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RE: The Rack I Purchased .... LOOK!! - ChrisGilbert, Thu Jan 25 12:24:19 2007