Wiring flexwatt

[goReptiles]

Anyone have an instructional or know where I can find one to wire flexwatt and everything I'll need?

Since I didn't ask for heat, or whatever, I have to buy it all and hope that I/ my dad does it right. I wanted to buy to be cheaper, and it would have been except I didn't ask... Stupid me.

 

[PaulSage]

I made this one a while back. It shows how to wire it if you're soldering the heat tape.

http://www.paulsagereptiles.com/PDFs/HeatTapeInstructions.pdf

 

[Sunshine State Exotics]

Very nice Paul! Question... Do you think the foil tape blocks the heat at all? I've always just used the foil tape on the edges.

 

[PaulSage]

Larry, I never hit it with a heat gun to compare it to a similar set-up without the heat tape, so I can't really say whether or not it blocks the heat. It would get more than warm enough (if unregulated) so I don't think it would be problematic. I just did it that way to help disperse the heat over a wider surface area.

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

There's a lot of good info here as well:

Wiring Diagram
Wiring in Parallel
Attaching Connectors (if you decide to purchase them)
FlexWatt Use Info

Keep in mind that some people solder the ends. I've personally never tried that myself.

By the way, I'd also recommend purchasing from them. They're allways prompt with shipping and they have very reasonable prices. :main_thumbsup: