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RE: where do you get heat tape and what temp does it reach?

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Posted by: LeosAnonymous at Sun May 18 10:03:12 2003   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by LeosAnonymous ]  
   

You can get heat tape from BeanFarm.com, it comes in different widths to suit your needs.

Heat tape can get VERY hot, so you need to use a thermostat or some type of dimmer to control the temps.

It does need to be wired, you can purchase everything you need at beanfarm.com, if you call them on the phone they will also answer any questions you may have about assembly, etc. Its all very easy.

Yes, it does plug in, but you have to attach the cord, I use dimmers for my gecko rack systems and thermostats for my ball python racks.

I dont think you have to worry about the plexiglass melting, it is very durable material. I dont think heat tape can even get hot enough to melt plexiglass, but with a dimmer,thermostat you should not have a problem. Not too mention if the tape was hot enough to melt the plexiglass, it would be WAY to hot and probably will cook your herps.

I've never used plexiglass myself, but it should transfer the heat just fine.

Take care.

>>does it plug in? and do you have a thermostat attached?
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>>what about plexiglass melting? transferring heat as compared to glass?
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>>thanks
>>sue
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