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Hi all,

I'm having a custom built stack of wood cages in the bookcase style with each cage about 4' by 16" by 16" or so. If I put heat tape along one of the ends and on the backside at that end, do you think I could get a decent heat for them? I hear everyone debate over belly heat and back heat but I figure getting about four or so strips of 3" or 5-6" tape would focus the heat enough on one side and if they are space right, it ought to give a nice gradient, right?

The builder also says that heat panels are an option, but I think I'm more comfortable with tape. I'm also curious if it's a bad idea to have a wood cover for the tape so stuff isn't bumping it if i move furniture in my room. I usually keep my room warm, but it would be nice to have a setup that can get hotter if I need it and heat tape seems to be pretty good as long as the cage material and substrate isn't too thick.

If anyone can recommend a site that sells pre-wired heat tape, I can go bug them too!


thanks all, help appreciated, having a rough week!

~D
 
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