Now, I know orignally Flexwatt was one of the types of heat tape used to keep pipes from freezing in cold weather. There are other brands out there but so far all of them have an activation temp of 30 degrees F and a deactivation temp of 55 degrees. So my question is, how does Flexwatt differ from them and maintain a temperature? Is it in the wiring of it so it doesn't shut off or what? I've never dealt with it yet... using mostly store bought heating pads or undertank heaters but I have a gorgeous cherry wood cabinet setup that was given to me with 4 individual shelves and glass doors that swing up and slide inward. Light fixtures were put into the back panel but I prefer to use undertank heating for my leos which are what would be in there.

Also, while I'm writing this... what can you use as an adhesive with flexwatt to make it stick to the bottom of say a plastic cage or a wood shelf? I know foil tape would work somewhat but I'd like to get as full a contact as I can with the heat tape and the surface its attached to... it'll all be run on dimmers or thermostats but basically I need to know if there are others besides flexwatt you can pick up at a hardware store and wire a bit differently so they stay on constantly. None of my hardware stores carry the stuff...nor heat rope or anything else but the other brands of heat tape designed for pipes.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks



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Lucien

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