Quote Originally Posted by deranged chipmunk View Post
man, Louis is wicked smart, right?? hey Louis, what are your thoughts on heat tape vs. a heat pad? and do you think you could prevent some thermal loss by covering it with some form of insulation? maybe something like mylar?
The only heat tape I have any experience with is the type used to keep pipe from freezing.
I wouldn't cover it unless you put some kind of temp sensor on it to keep it from getting too hot.

BTW I am not smart just old.