Flexwire questions

[dolphinsue]

I am considering purchasing a bookcase from walmart to put about six babies in shoebox containers on. You see I just don't have all the tools nor the talent to try and make someting on my own that is functional and looks decent. My plan is to keep the lids on and put them on the upper shelves. My question is about wiring flexwire to the imitation wood that is commonly used with this type of furniture. Is it safe? I am terribly afraid of not wiring correctly and so was also wondering if I could use the under tank heat mats with the plastic shoeboxes if that is the way I decide to go? Thank you.

 

[pcar]

First off, read this thread. Then go to the bean farm and look at their wiring diagrams. They can be found here and here. If you still have questions after reading that, ask them and we will try and answer them.

As for using flexwatt on particle board (what is used in the Ready to assemble (RTA) furnature). I wouldn't see why you couldn't. People set TV's, Computers, and other items that generate a lot more heat that a thermally controlled piece of heat tape does.

As for using UTH's on plastic. Yes it can be done. I have used the mini Zoomed UTh's on Sterilites before. Just make sure that you keep them controlled so that you don't get melted plastic.