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acd1984
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Posted - 12/02/2013 :  02:39:58  Show Profile  Click to see acd1984's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Hi guys

Whats the best wattage of heat cable to use for racks? im getting tired of heatmats.

Also do they heat evenly all along?

And what stats do you use/are ok with cables?
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Fezza
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Posted - 12/02/2013 :  07:13:02  Show Profile  Visit Fezza's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I think Kelfezond is gonna be your guy to answer heat cable Q's. he's just built a rack using HCs so can probably give you tips
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jackiee
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Posted - 10/03/2013 :  20:54:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have one from a gardening supplier, I cover it with silver foil tape to distribute the heat evenly it works a treat
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Foremand
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Posted - 10/03/2013 :  21:01:50  Show Profile  Click to see Foremand's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I think the wattage is only higher with the longer length you buy so its distributed well along it all. Not 100% on this but from my research. That's my theory.

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