Any idea IF perhaps I can use this heat gun to melt ice build up on my gutters?
2050265
It will work, but it will be extremely slow and tedious work. Also some common sense stuff, like don't use directly on plastic gutters. If your gutters are painted it will bubble the paint if you hold it in one spot too long. Use it in combination with a tool to break up the ice and remove it in chunks, being careful not to damage gutter, roofing etc. Hope that helps.
2050266
Sure you could, but be careful of too much localized heat damaging shingles, siding, etc. Seems like a lot of work and you'd be better off preventing ice buildup to prevent damage to your home. Try a roof de-icing kit to prevent the issue to begin with.
611556
No, you can use it. It will not melt,its pretty thick and with stand the heat. Hope this helps!
1366511
I have used mine for that, it just takes a few minutes to get hot. This is a handy little melter and I have used mine for several different things.
664348
To a degree (no pun intended). I tried a regular hair dryer, with no luck at all. Then I tried a Wagner 0503008 HT 1000 1,200-watt Heat Gun (available on Amazon) and it really heated the plastic up. My project is not a complete seal, it only covers an object's top and leaves the bottom open. The Wagner will actually melt the plastic, so you have to be careful not to overdo. This stretch wrap works best when it clings to itself. If you cover an object completely so the wrap overlaps, it won't need to be heated, but you could heat it to provide a little extra tightness.
2088123
The only way I know if the deicer is working is if there is ice formed all the way around it, I wiggle the cord and if it is floating freely, it is working. The heat is on the underside so there really is no other way that I know to check it. Just don't let snow build up on it as it make cock sideways or sink.
2281801
COLD YES. UNSURE ABOUT HEAT AS MADE OUT OF A POLY PLASTIC. I WOULD NOT. Does not mean you can not.
1758875
I used it with a Weller soldering gun to repair a leak in a stainless steel pan. It worked very well. The type of iron/gun that you need will depend on what you are soldering since you need to raise the temperature of the item to the melting temp, but it should work fine.
1986741
I used a heat gun on low setting of 750watt, worked just fine, just be careful not to get too close, it can melt it.
1683901
When you install any type of gutter guard or gutter hood there is a point where none of them can cope with torrential rain and some overspill will occur, but generally if kept clean they can take a fair beating. As to ice build up I cannot comment (southern States).
1371355
You would have to purchase a separate chiller unit, as well as a water cooled torch. You can weld metal as thick as you wish, or have patience for.
1279026
I used it to shrink wrap furniture for an up coming move. I also used to wrap boxes I have books in to make the boxes stronger. I doubt you can use a heat gun with this shrink wrap. I hope this help you out
1925118
I believe you can. As soon as the snow melts I am using it to set the iron sites of my Mosin Nagant at 100 yards. s.gallentine @sbcglobal.net and I will let you know how it goes
840925
I believe so. I do not think it would get warm enough to melt the PVC. I have one installed on a water inlet pipe, but its metal. and its only going to come on anyway if its close to freezing.Plus you'll have to insulate around the pipe, after you install the it to keep the heat in.
1650211
It works with ice but you can't run it for more than 90 sec mine the motor burned up
260475
I suggest you purchase and install gutter/roof heater cables. I had an ice dam problem myself. I got the heater cables and it seems this has corrected the problem.
647046
The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting the ice if it is above freezing temp of 32 degrees f. The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting... » Read More The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting the ice if it is above freezing temp of 32 degrees f. « Show Less
2052542
Yes, itll break the ice and the home your working on. Id choose a smaller demolition hammer. This thing is heavy and i wouldn't hold it on a roof for any sum of money