Anyone used this item to blanket an oil furnace and hot water boiler its located outside next to house in a concrete cider block room .Suggestions
1982407
I would not put it outdoors or anywhere that is near high traffic. The material sheds fiber glass. It is designed for welding protection and not for outdoor use.
1982408
I use it to cover a bbq smoker outside in inclement weather without any problems--top temps maybe 300°F works fine
1982409
I use it to cover a bbq smoker outside in inclement weather without any problems--top temps maybe 300F works fine
1982410
I've heard that a welding blanket can be used but I wouldn't recommend this one. I got one and it ended up with large holes melted in it after the first use.
266249
I bought mine to heat my green house and I have had no problems with it although there is a little rust and the caster's are very rusty, but I did have a misting system in the greenhouse so a little water would get on it.
707036
This is a big heater for such a small space. However, there are a lot of variables to consider. Is this enclosed porch addition well insulated or is it mostly glass walls. Is it in the shade with a N. exposure or in full S. exposure shade free sun. Assuming the worst with poor insulation, single pane glass and a northerly exposure this is the heater for you if you want to keep plants alive or sit in this porch in the evening in the winter. An over-sized heater will cycle frequently. You may not want to sit or even have furniture within 2 feet or so from this heater. It is more efficient to have a small heater running a high percentage of the time than having a behemoth turning on for five minutes every half hour. When in doubt it is probably best to error on the side of a little extra capacity. There are internet sites that will work the math for you if you know square footage of wall area by type, wood, window, etc. You can calculate your heat loss in thermal units given a certain outside temperature. In this way you can precisely calculate your BTU needs. This is a good little heater. I use it to assist heat pumps on cold evenings as they don't work well below a certain temperature. It makes a big difference in an area 5 times the area of your patio, but it is not the sole source of heat for the space. One last thought, if possible position the heater along the new outside wall facing in toward the original structure. If any of this is masonry the thermal mass will absorb heat when the heater is on and let it out slowly between cycles. This will allow your heater to cycle less often. Regardless, even with no masonry you don't want to be sending radiant heat into glass. I hope you find this helpful.
895544
I would not recommend that. The surface is not the biggest surface so some spillover could occur onto the electrical components and would not make it very safe. Not to mention that I'm not sure it was meant to be used for flambeing. Be on the safe side and just use a separate pan to flambe.
850265
I would be a little wary of such an application, but you are in the best position to make the judgement call. Is the place you wish to apply the insulation warm or hot from the proximity of the flame? If so, that would concern me. I would not be concerned if the heat is merely from the hot water in the pipe -- insulating that is what this tape is for. The insulation is plastic and might possibly melt, or even burn if exposed to a flame, however. I would think that this is something you would not want to take a chance on.
920850
Last winter I placed two old lamps toward the outside edges and hung a work light (attaching the hook to the roof rod with a zip tie to keep it away from the plastic). This allowed for plenty of heat during the night when temps dropped to the teens. I threaded the wires outside the upper window and took precautions to protect all electrical items from moisture, both inside and out. For watering, I removed all the lights. Also, we used tent stakes to secure the base, as we had some strong winds last winter. Never had problems and am expecting many years of service.
397239
No. It is to divert heat from source. Not for wrapping the heated surface. You might want a insulated blanket or a wrap that's rated for high heat for your application.
1329519
We used it to cover our chicken coop. We built a frame out of strong wire and tie-wrapped it to the wire.
786062
I used mine to wrap a short area of exposed water line on both hot and cold water so I would have to say yes to your question!
787015
I think it will heat it well, but I am not sure how long the tank will last. Could get expensive. Do you have electricity in the shed?
1744693
We used ours for the first time last week. Although it isn't as good as the normal heavy duty cart cover it did keep the wind and rain off of us. I would really be worried about using a heater because this is flimsy material and it will fly around, could easily catch fire I would think.
143676
Our Eco heater is mounted outside our garage by the pool. We built a box to protect it. Boy does it work great.
101902
I use it on a fuel oil furnace, hot-water baseboard, and it works fine during the winters here in Maine.
366679
I also use mine for an outdoor shower. I did get some piping and installed it on top where the unit exhaust the heat. It stayed outside for a couple of years. I do recommend bringing it in for the winter. I didn't this year and even after draining there was a little water left in it and it froze and broke the unit. I bought an identical one. They work great for outdoor showers. The flame will sometimes go out if the wind gets high.
732248
good point. this will be my first summer using it. it did wonders for the winter. my bedroom and bathroom over the garage hit 80 degrees for the first time since I owned the house. I will definitely keep an eye on the temps this summer. Worst case I should delicately be able to remove the insulation for the summer. Shoot me a message in August. I will let you know if my house burned down. lol
514928
Hi, we have this in our chicken coop with a plastic water bowl on top and it has done a great job of keeping the water from freezing. Does not get near hot enough to melt plastic. HTH.
1085374
it will work in most outdoor use. I live in a state with hot summers and mild winters - no problem. If your weather is like a car wash in the summer and a freezer in the winter it might be a problem . I would provide a little protection if possible and if really cold then some type of oil heater. Good luck.