I have a melamine snake rack that I build with 10 watt heat tape. The tape is around 91-93. I just started to notice at the bottom of my tubs there is some blackening. I am sure it is from the heat tape, I wanted to know if anyone else has this happening to them? Thanks
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-Kyle
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Homemade snake rack possible problem?
Kylegep
Feb 07, 2011 12:47 PM
Replies (4)
EricWI
Feb 07, 2011 11:01 PM
Are you using a Thermostat and/or Dimmer?
Kylegep
Feb 08, 2011 01:00 PM
Yeah a thermostat
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-Kyle
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markg
Feb 08, 2011 01:05 PM
Is the black color due to heat or perhaps tape residue or dirt/dust? I'm thinking the latter. Plastic (the type used for storage boxes) melts before it turns black as far as I know. If the boxes are not melted in any way, then the black color must be from dirt.
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Mark
Kylegep
Feb 08, 2011 09:28 PM
Ok thank you very much, I feel much better. There is no melting what so ever just a little bit of black residue.
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-Kyle
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