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What is everyone's opinion on the new Asian heat tape vs the Made in the USA Calorique LTD brand? Is it more durable? Does it take a soder connection well? Does it cost the same? If the watts per foot are the same can they be run on the same t stat?
 
I just switched to THG Heat Tape from Reptile Basics. The wattage varies depending on the size of the heat tape, some are a little higher and some are lower as compared to Flexwatt. I think it works just as well and haven't had a single problem with it so far. Been using it around 6 months.
 
I use Calorique, solder all the connections myself. Have never had to resolder or anything. Works great!
 
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