1 Topic by redbarret

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Topic: insulation for heater pad?

Okay, the default fiberglass mat isn't very tightly stuck to the bottom of the bed with the double sided tape and the edges unwind easily.

I'm wondring if there's anything else other than a fiberglass mat that can be used for insulation and will stick to the bottom of the bed properly and not unwind?
I tried several other fiberglass mats from ebay but they all had this problem.

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2 Reply by satman49

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Re: insulation for heater pad?

I saw where someone used self adhesive foam wrap like used to insulate heating ducts.

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3 Reply by TickTock

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Re: insulation for heater pad?

I use 1/4" industrial felt.

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Re: insulation for heater pad?

silicone.  The bed should never get anywhere close to hot enough to have problems.

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