How to Install HEAT TAPE In a Snake Rack

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  • Setting up a new reptile enclosure for multiple animals? Creating your perfect snake rack? Welcome to the complete tutorial about how to DIY your own heat tape for a snake rack system.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 46

  • @kendylrouthieaux2029
    @kendylrouthieaux2029 2 роки тому +5

    Very informative! I’m working on getting my husband to build me a rack because my hobby has grown, so This helps get the ball rolling! Thank you!

  • @korinworthington8928
    @korinworthington8928 4 роки тому +10

    I grew up on a cattle ranch where the motto was "when in doubt get a hammer out" so definitely agree with you on the hammer.

  • @justingonzales5155
    @justingonzales5155 3 роки тому +7

    I’ve been searching for this for a FAT minute! Thanks a ton guys super helpful!

  • @lerican7704
    @lerican7704 Рік тому

    oldie but goodie. Thank you for putting this video up

  • @doubledforge
    @doubledforge 7 місяців тому

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

  • @MarzieMalfoy
    @MarzieMalfoy 9 місяців тому

    Totally saving this for later. Thanks!

  • @josevargas8034
    @josevargas8034 4 роки тому +1

    Vice grips!!! I use vice grips to clamp down those connectors! Makes things easier in my opinion. 👍

  • @richardgerstner
    @richardgerstner 3 роки тому +4

    You can get specialist plastic clamp covers for the heat tape connectors here:
    flexwattheatape.com/collections/accessories-for-flexwatt-heat-tape
    I have used these in the past and they work perfectly, with a loud click when the upper and lower parts snap into place.

  • @ramsrepublic8477
    @ramsrepublic8477 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome Snake!

  • @loispadgett6306
    @loispadgett6306 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for showing the heat tape setup. I us a Exo Terra thermostat on my one rack works great and the price is great too. I got my heat tape from Pangea and they will wire it for you. GOD BLESS and keep showing some DYI projects now and then.
    😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @RB-wv2ml
    @RB-wv2ml 3 роки тому

    Amazing video! Thanks.

  • @conflict7269
    @conflict7269 2 роки тому +2

    If you have a tub that slides in very tightly will it damage the flexwatt tape by rubbing over it?

    • @ravenwolf19501
      @ravenwolf19501 Рік тому +1

      Yes. They have a dip in the back for the flex tape.

  • @kathleenmusiak1369
    @kathleenmusiak1369 2 роки тому

    Where did you get the cord itself to attach? And how to make sure it’s the right size ? What kind of cord how much wattage is heat tape? What do I buy?

  • @Gottalovecarpetpythons
    @Gottalovecarpetpythons 4 роки тому +2

    Never used heat tape before but now l sure know how to if l ever do.

  • @DustinLikesJiujitsu
    @DustinLikesJiujitsu 4 роки тому +1

    Dont see the link to those clamps for the heat tape, am i missing something? What are they actually called?

    • @davidcallahan4367
      @davidcallahan4367 4 роки тому +1

      You can buy those flexwatt clamps, as well as an insulator set for the clamps from beanfarm.com for about $4 for a set of 2.

  • @JordanChiuDarkness566
    @JordanChiuDarkness566 3 роки тому

    Where can you get the cord with plug to connect the metal clips?

  • @mrmouse-ol9pw
    @mrmouse-ol9pw Рік тому

    Great video...i sarted with burms and retics as a young kid. Somebody shouldve taught me better😂 Hope he has a dad to help

  • @jasonmoore710
    @jasonmoore710 4 роки тому +1

    Wouldn't the heat tape melt or soften the plastic tote the animal is in?

    • @Tigenraam
      @Tigenraam 4 роки тому +3

      If it gets that hot you can bet the animal is already dead LOL

    • @korinworthington8928
      @korinworthington8928 4 роки тому

      The thermostat keeps the temps under control. Ours is set to like 92° so it's not hot enough to melt or warp the plastic of the tubs.

    • @jasonmoore710
      @jasonmoore710 4 роки тому

      @@korinworthington8928 Right, sorry... brain fart.... never clicked he was talking in that weird Fahrenheit gibberish ;)

  • @beachaddict7653
    @beachaddict7653 3 роки тому

    Do I really need a small gap between the bottom of my snake bin and the heat tape? Or can I just lay my tub right on top of the tape?

    • @6strings735
      @6strings735 2 роки тому +1

      If you use tubs with lids, and you place heat tape on the shelf (I use wire racks), and you put the boxes on that. No rubbing. That is just fine. But a lidless rack where the tubs slide - yeah, you ideally want a gap, or else be very gentle sliding the boxes lol. Too much rubbing on the heat tape could in theory wear thru, though in reality probably not unless you throw sand in there.

  • @schlomoshekelstein908
    @schlomoshekelstein908 2 роки тому

    whats wrong with the herp stat that ur going over to freedom breeders?

  • @gorge.geckos
    @gorge.geckos 2 роки тому

    Where did you get the actual cord?

    • @ReachOutReptiles
      @ReachOutReptiles  2 роки тому

      You can buy them at a hardware store, or even cut one off an unused appliance.

  • @Jnglfvr
    @Jnglfvr 3 роки тому

    Is it OK that the heat tape is upside down on half of the shelves?

    • @Hex22
      @Hex22 3 роки тому

      Yes

  • @JrFreak300
    @JrFreak300 3 роки тому

    wouldn't a proportional thermostat be much better?

    • @6strings735
      @6strings735 2 роки тому

      In general, for heat tape/pads, proportional is best. So yes. However, in a rack like this, temperature changes will be rather slow, so an ON/OFF thermostat will actually be OK. Plus snakes are good at managing temps, so the snake will adjust as needed.
      That said, I would replace any ON/OFF thermostat every few years. Those mechanical relays wear out. A proportional controller with a solid state relay on the other hand will last decades.

  • @whatsleft5059
    @whatsleft5059 Рік тому

    As an educated electrician. I have to say that that heat tape design with exposed metal connectors and exposed leads running the length seems ridiculously unsafe. It's a shock or fire accident just waiting to happen.
    Is that full 110/240 volts? No transformer? I don't know about US laws but that setup would be straight up illegal in europe.

  • @michaelross5674
    @michaelross5674 4 роки тому

    How come everyone has same channel lock pliers lol.....great minds think alike.....or birds of a feather flock together

  • @daviddibble958
    @daviddibble958 Рік тому

    Please forgive me but you do not know that that bulb was in fact 88f so you really dont know if the thermostat is in fact working.

    • @ReachOutReptiles
      @ReachOutReptiles  Рік тому

      We only needed to know that the thermostat was working to turn the heat source on and off. We calibrate the heat tape in the rack with a temp gun later.

  • @njmxjunkie3128
    @njmxjunkie3128 4 роки тому

    Why’s your thumbnail the wire shaped like a ummm.....:. Pee pee?

    • @ReachOutReptiles
      @ReachOutReptiles  4 роки тому +1

      we think it can be whatever shape you would like to see it as 😉

    • @njmxjunkie3128
      @njmxjunkie3128 4 роки тому

      @@ReachOutReptiles lol

    • @njmxjunkie3128
      @njmxjunkie3128 4 роки тому

      Sorry tried to make it as creepy as possible