Quick Question, how large of an area will the pre-heater cover. Has anyone used this on full sized ATX? Thanks in advance
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It is in the product description: "The heat bed of the unit measures 4.75" x 4.75" and the circuit board brackets will hold a board up to 6.50""
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The usable size of the pre-heater is 4" by 5" but your components must be at least 03/8" away from the supporting bars. The bars act like a heat sink and they block the air flow near the edge so not enough heat is applied to the board.There's no way a full sized ATX board would fit on this.
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Approximately 10cm. Keep in mind there will be a thermal gradient across the board and extending beyond the 10cm. The temperature profile will vary depending on the local conductivity of the board (how much metal vs insulator exists locally), as well as the air convection in the room and ambient temperature. It's not the same as a reflow oven. The board won't be at an even temperature. I run mine with direct forced ventilation to the outside, and I use it to set to 150 Celsius. I use it only to prewarm the board slightly.
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I have used this on many smaller boards. 10"x7" was the largest and it worked more than fine. I do not think this would work for a full sized ATX board but I would call them to be sure. Their tech support is awesome.
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Please see my review of the ALL IN ONE" X-TRONIC - MODEL #5040-XTS where I mention using an extra bracket on a microscope boom arm for larger sized boards. Place preheater under and place hot air pencil in "o" of the bracket.
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It's small, enough for a cell phone or tablet pcb. I had instant buyer's remorse. Great product otherwise for the hot air rework and solder station, but I'd get a larger separate IR preheater
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Give it time to heat the space. Make sure u have the correct dedicated amp outlet. I have a thermostat set at 55 and it works like a charm 20x20 space...
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We have this heater installed in an open area of our home that is 2 levels (a drop of 2 steps to the lower level) and approx 30 x 40 with an open beamed ceiling. An open hall leads off upper area and there are open doors to other rooms. It takes the chill off the entire 1500 sq foot house, is not very effective in the back 3 rooms of the house, but keeps the upper area where it is installed (30 x 20) very comfortable. I definitely would go bigger if you want it to heat your entire house, but it's great for smaller areas. It is economic to run. We are very happy with it.
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Hi Suzy! My air condition unit is about the same dimensions. This is the second winter season I've covered the a.c unit to protect the interior components from the elements. It's durable and effective.
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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.
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Just FYI, this thing is huge! I put in on an older Radeon 5770 when the fan went bad and I made sure to measure, but even then it is surprising how big it is. I have a full size case and I can't put a case fan in one of the slots because the things sticks up so much. Your card will definitely run hotter (I forget how many degrees mine went up, maybe 5-10 Celsius but still in a workable range) and it will really depend what kind of airflow you have in your case. It might even require a few modifications to the passive cooler. I had to cut off some plastic so it would fit on the card properly. Just FYI, this thing is huge! I put in on an older Radeon 5770 when the fan went bad and I made sure to measure, but even then it is surprising how big it is. I have a full size case and I can't put a case fan in one of the slots because the things sticks up so much. Your card will definitely run hotter (I forget how many degrees mine went up, maybe 5-10 Celsius but still in a workable range) and it will really depend what kind of airflow you have in your case. It might even require a few modifications to the passive cooler. I had to cut off some plastic so it would fit on the card properly.
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Well Ms. Linda C. I dont know what to tell you because I have been using my heater for three years now and I dont have the slightest problem with it. My heater works very well for me. B.K.Delley
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Yes - We have a patio with three fixed sides and a fabric awning covering the whole 16' x 20' area. With the deck placed heater on a 30" high circular table we still have 4' to 5' feet of open space between the metal heat reflector and the awning. I can place my hand within 3" of the reflector without any concern of getting a burn.
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The pilot on my 60000 btu heater is always on and it heats my 30x40x14 bldg nicely. I turn it off for the summer. I have a CO2 tester to check if the oxygen level ever gets low. It has not gone off in the three years. Hope this helps. Randy
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You should get the large it's what I got I have a 30gallon tank and it covers bout half. I was disappointed at first cause the size and was going to send it in but it's the best heating pad I've come across especially for the price. I've had it for about a year and I have it on 24/7 and it is HOT
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I use it with a two prong space heater, it works just fine. I think they're just covering their butts by printing that in the manual. The product is a VERY good deal and works GREAT for me!
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No. The one I purchased does not have the ability to make it larger. It was a pain to assemble but it's a nice item once assembled. It's been below freezing this here in NC. I have a Dayton electric heater operating at full load (15 Amps) and it's been keeping the inside temp in the 60'S and 70'S. I am trying to winter over some tropical plants. It seems to being doing a good job as these plants are flowering again. I don't know how much the power bill will be as of yet but time will tell.
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8 1/2" W x 11 3/4" H x 6 7/8" D Using the supplied wall mount will add another 3/4". The manual states that combustibles (cloth, paper, fabric, etc.) should be kept 3 feet from the front. Additional information to previous posts on "over-heating" and "safety tilt" shut-off. The manual does state that the heater has an over-temperature shut off. From experience, the front of this unit does not get too hot. Even when it's been running for 5 minutes continuous, I can touch the metal grill with it NOT being very hot. The actual heating element is "hidden" and the warm air is fan-forced out the front. I use my unit multiple times a day, every day. I do recommend this unit but do suggest that the instruction manual is read before using...don't just take my word for correctness of information posted.
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I did a test with my Lasko full circle heater layed it on its side and it still ran. I even let it fall about one inch from the floor and it did not stop running, I let it stay there about a minute. So as far as my heater goes it did not stop running. Other then that I really like it. I hope this helps you out. Have fun !!!
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How did the two heaters work out? I'd imagine it to work well, depends on total square footage, yet Im not too sure how it will match up against two 1500 watt heaters.The thing I did like about this heater is that it doesn't dry out the air, and also has temp settings. If the area is a medium space, you should be fine.
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Yes, you should have a good fit, if necessary just use foam edging which comes with a/c and insert around unit. I love my unit, bought 2 and usually just run 1, it works so well!
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We're currently heating an area about 25 X 30 with only partial walls due to the structure. We have an open ceiling and a storage area beside the room of approx. the same size. It keeps the training area comfortable. I would be comfortable saying it can handle 1200 square feet without a problem. It might cover more if the room was totally enclosed.