Things You'll Need
- Scissors
- Heat tape connectors
- Crimping tool or pliers
- Electrical cord with optional temperature regulator
Instructions
Cut the heat tape to the desired length. Make sure you do not cut through any of the heating elements that run across the width of the tape.
Place the connection clips on the outer edges of the tape, over the metal traces that run along the edges of the tape. Using a crimping tool or pliers, crimp the connector clips to form a tight bond between the tape and the clip.
Separate the two wires on the side of the electrical cable that does not have the plug by about two inches. This can be done by tightly grasping each wire and pulling them apart. Insert one wire into each of the two clips that are attached to the tape and crimp the other side of the clip over the wire.