Heat Tape

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Warranty

• Since the use of this product is beyond our control, there is no implied warranty of results. This product is furnished upon the condition that the user will determine its suitability, that the user assumes all risks whatsoever and that neither the seller nor the manufacturer shall be held liable for damages for any injury, loss, or damage, direct, or consequential, arising from use or inability to use the product. The flexwatt material being supplied is a heating product and a thermostat must be used.

• This product should be used with a dimmer switch, proportional thermostat, or a rheostat. Using this product without one of these controllers, will result in damage to the heat tape, caging, and could possibly cause death to the animal in the cage being heated. WARNING You manufacture this product yourself, there is no implied warranty, and you incur all liability when using this product. Although this product when installed properly is safe, if used incorrectly can cause major damage if left unchecked. Use common sense when using this or any other heating device.

Electricity Usage

• 11" Heat tape is 20 watts per foot. Max length of heat tape is 24 panels or 25' (11" heat tape is 12 ½" per panel. 24 panels equals 25')
• 4" heat tape is 8 watts per foot. Max length of heat tape is 60 feet.

Items allowed to cover heat tape

•Aluminum foil tape
• Staples (on outside of lamination)
• Duct Tape
• Sheet Metal
• Tile
• Linoleum

Heat Tape for use in cages

• If using on a shelf with rubbermaids or aquariums you can lay it on the shelf and adhere it to the shelf with one of the above noted materials. These enclosures will not burn or melt the tape if the heat is controlled properly. A single pole dimmer, or a Helix proportional thermostat works best for controlling the temperatures. If using inside a cage, make sure that the heat tape is covered by a material noted above, and that the electrical connections are connected outside of the cage. Heat Tape will not work for heating a wood cage with the heat tape on the outside of the cage.

Important Things to Know about Heat Tape

• Keep tape under 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the manufacturer’s recommendation. You must use a dimmer to achieve this otherwise the heat tape will exceed this temperature, and will cause damage to the heat tape and possibly other items. When cutting 4" heat tape it can be cut through the black lines, but when the black lines are exposed, they need to be insulated. The edge of the tape when exposed can be insulated with silicone or electrical tape. When wiring heat tape, always insulate the electrical contacts with silicone, hot glue, or tape. To wire heat tape properly without using the actual heat tape connectors please follow the wiring instructions at http://www.cranwill.com/faq25d2.html cord can also be soldered onto the heat tape, but is not required. Use an insulated electrical box for housing the dimmer switch. If you are not sure how to wire up a dimmer switch to the heat tape, please send me an e-mail for directions. It is easy once you know what you are doing, but you can cause damage if it is not wired properly.

Heat Tape Wiring Diagram
Wiring in Parallel Diagram


If you are interested in ordering heat tape,please e-mail me at Cornel's World Terrariums.