how do you tape the thermostat to the tank you do not put the tape between the tank and thermostat do you
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The thermostat needs to touch the bare metal of the tank the double stick tape that was in the kit didn't work , but I had some double stick foam tape , so used that and it held, guess you could tape it in place also if needed
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It has a sticky tape backing that you peel the paper away from . You first have to clean the area of the tank you will be applying the heater to
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Close the valve on the tank and disconnect the hose at the tank. Use soapy water to check for leaks. Usually there is a plastic cap that goes on the connection where you removed the hose. This protects the threads and keeps it clean. Store your propane tank where there won't be extreme temperature changes. Do not store in your living quarters. Hope this helps. I love my grill and will use it thru the winter.
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No. If you want temp in your tank to be higher than room temp, use an additional heater.
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Having grown up on a farm in Minnesota and used heat tapes for most of my life, the answers from my own experiences include: 1. The tape can be wrapped around plastic (PVC) pipe. 2. You have to insulate the pipe wrapped with the heat tape using foam purchased by the foot or in 6-10 foot lengths. The insulation can come in 3/4 inch or 1 inch size and you probably need the 1 inch foam insulation to cover not only the pipe but the heat tape as well. 3. The tape is sealed and will most likely get wet at some time and I've never seen this causing any problems with the tape operation. Keep in mind that this a very low voltage system and does not get burning hot, only the slightest bit warm. For that reason, the heat has to be held in just like you would when laying in bed on a cold night, you bundle up and keep the blanket over you to keep warm.
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I had the same problem on one of the three I bought. I just put some thick gas rated Teflon tape. Mine was just slightly to big. If it's just way to off send it back
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It's a solid piece of magnesium, so just immerse the label in hot water to loosen the glue and take a razor to peel it back. Make SURE to watch a YouTube video on how to install. The position of the tape is super important and you can destroy your tank if you dint follow the instructions.
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We use ours hot-melt glued to the bottom of the aquarium, above where the heat tape is secured under the aquarium bottom. Works fine.
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You put it on the end of the hose. Make sure you secure it tightly with the enclosed zip ties. Good luck.
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I bought a separate plug-in thermostat to use with it. After I set the thermostat I put the heater on the highest setting and then plugged it into the thermostat.
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The instructions say to place it vertical not horizontal in the tank and don't let substrate touch heater.
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Also, these situations require a lot of ingenuity and customizing. DO NOT USE DUCT TAPE. Buy the special aluminum tape. I was told by two other people that duct tape would fall off due to the heat. I bought the special tape mentioned in one of the reviews. By the time you have crafted a custom vent and installed it in a very tight space (with lots of trial and error, especially getting the vent taped to the outlet and inlet) you will have so much time invested that it is not worth the risk of using duct tape and finding out that everyone else was right!
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Yes, put the heat tape on first, then cover with the foam tube. I used that setup for years at our first home.
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Agree with earlier answers. I have two units that predate the one with a thermostat, and they work great. The problem with the thermostat unit is that the sensor is right by the radiator. It gets warm and kicks off before the area around it is warm. The solution is to set the thermostat 10 degrees warmer than you think it should be. You can adjust from there for personal preference.
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No. The temp gauge on the actual heater is very unreliable and you should purchase an separate thermometer for the tank.
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It has a heavy double stick type of tape attached to it. Mine has been on for more than 6 months and seems to be super strong and sturdy. Was a great solution for our tank!
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If it is a window unit and you can easily get to the outside of it securely tape it to the area where the air blows out for a month. Have it set for 10 second interval recordings. Remove it and see the actual times and length of times the temperature rises.