Flukers Heat Pad

[Muffins94]

Just picked up a Flukers heating pad and am very pleased. Unlike some of the other UTH's, this doesn't stick to the tank. You simply just tape the outer edge to the tank. Which means it is reusable! Also it is supposedly run around 100 degrees constantly, so with a thermostat it should heat up nicely. Just thought I'd share this info for anyone looking into heating pads.

 

[Aimless]

the sticky zoo med style are re-usable. when you take the cover off the adhesive, line it with tin foil. it's heat-resistant and not sticky.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

the sticky zoo med style are re-usable. when you take the cover off the adhesive, line it with tin foil. it's heat-resistant and not sticky.

The advice above is contrary to what Zoo Med states:

#43---Zoo Med Under Tank Heat Mats are NOT reusable.....

-----Original Message-----
From: Ashley Rademacher
To: Elizabeth Freer
Sent: Tue, Feb 19, 2013 8:31 am
Subject: RE: ZM/ar 18 Feb 2013......

Hi Elizabeth,

"The Under Tank Heater should be stuck to a tank using the adhesive side of the heater. It is NOT meant to be removed and re-applied. If the heater is ever removed from a tank, it should be discarded and not used again. The process of peeling the heater off of the tank can cause damage to the wiring inside the heater which can lead to hot spots and further damage in the future. With this in mind, there should be no need to use any additional adhesive product to stick the heater to a tank. It is important to read and follow ALL of the instructions for application and use of this heater. If there are any questions, customer service at Zoo Med Labs should be contacted for assistance. Please e-mail zoomed@zoomed.com, view the FAQ’s on the product web page at Zoo Med Laboratories | #1 Reptile Products Worldwide -- Welcome to Zoo Med, or call 805.542.9988 with any questions."

Best regards,
Ashley Rademacher
Animal Care and Education Coordinator
Zoo Med Labs, Inc.
Toll Free 888.496.6633

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Received this caution from Zoo Med on 11 Feb 2013:

"Aluminum electricians tape (has been) recommended to attach the heater to the tank – I would not suggest doing this.......It is very important to use the adhesive part of the heater to stick the heater to the tank. What this does is provide a bond with no air in between to allow the heat to be transferred through the glass and into the terrarium. Failure to stick the heater to the tank will likely cause the heater to overheat, shrink, and eventually short out. This end result may occur after the heater has become deformed and discolored. This heater relies on the bond to the glass to move heat away from the heater, so this step should not be overlooked or modified. Again, I can’t guarantee that it won’t work if used outside of the directions, but we can’t guarantee that it will either. You can forward this information along as well."

Best regards,
Ashley Rademacher
Animal Care and Education Coordinator
Zoo Med Labs, Inc.

 

[Muffins94]

Have had the heating pad set up for about 3 hours now and it's working like a gem. Paired with the thermostat it's staying between 90-92. Yay! Also wanted to add how pleased I am with LLL Reptile. They have always provided extremely fast shipping, great low price products and excellent live reptiles. A very good place indeed, the stores are very nice as well. And they tend to throw in freebies with your orders

 

[Aimless]

Elizabeth, the part you have bolded has nothing to do with what I have suggested. your second piece of correspondence suggests that the heat pads can short if not in direct contact with the glass, but again does not directly address what I have suggested.