My PVC enclosure just arrived, I ordered it with a VE 80w RHP installed. My understanding was the panel needs to be run on max setting for a few hours to offgas, so I set the unassembled tank ceiling with the panel facing up and plugged it into a socket with no thermostat. After running for an hour the panel seems a little swollen on one side and sunken on the other - I tried to take pictures but it's hard to see in photos. I can't remember if it was perfectly flat when it got here. I was concerned so I unplugged it - should I try running it again on a thermostat on a very high setting or is it ok to plug in directly? And am I just being paranoid about the surface not being perfectly flat (I have an intense fear of fire hazards so it may just be me being nervous)? The surface temp got up to around 160 degrees F by my temp gun. Thanks!
eta: I just went and checked on it and nothing inside was actually swollen - the outside layer of plastic was just shifting a little from the heat I guess. I just get really nervous about heating elements, I'm trying it plugged in again for awhile
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