Silicone bed heater replacement

So basically i want to remove the old heater from the bed and re-position it as i have the old design where the wires awkwardly stick out to the right of the bed. I've tried gllueing the wires to the side but it still causes issues. If it's not possible to use the old one has anyone tried a silicone heater?

Like this: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Round-Silicone-Heater-Bed-300mm-3M-Adhesive/1819978086.html

 

I relocated the wires for my bed using kapton tape with great success. Check out this thread, will have some great info for you, the 2nd page has pics of my relocated cables though I since changed the Thermistor wire position. http://forums.robo3dprinter.com/index.php?threads/Bed-cable-relocation.3799/
Here's the final result.

Insulating the bed is also recommended.

 

Wow, thanks! And your cable chain will defiantly fix the problems I've been having too. Do i just put a layer of aluminum tape on to insulate it?

 

Read this thread for insulation. The SSR mod is optional (don't buy a cheap SSR from eBay as there's a lot of fakes that could catch fire, Ziggy has posted a thread about it). My cheap insulation effort is near the end of the first page.
http://forums.robo3dprinter.com/ind...-heating-and-better-temperature-control.3935/

 

Thanks for all the help. I've taped down my wires and I can use the full build plate again! Funny how something that simple changes things so much. I'll look into the insulation now, thanks for the link

 

For future reference if you ever want to replace the heater, I found this: http://store.makea3dfactory.com/12v-150w-kapton-bed-heater-200mm-x-275mm/

 

Thanks Mike, shipping to the UK is $45 though so that'll be a last resort

 

Well I can't IP stalk everyone

 

Mike,

If purchasing this heater you suggest
12V 150W Kapton Bed Heater- 200mm x 275mm
$19.99

Would you need to modify any settings or its a simple drop in and go?

 

Depends what kind of thermistor it has but I'd guess it's probably safe to drop in. Website doesn't specify so you may need to ask.