Bending pipe heated with 6x6 Omega blanket

Paul_M · Post by **Paul_M** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:48 pm

Sorry Ken, my question is why did you put the blanket on the outside of the pipe with a sleeve instead of inside the pipe?

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:02 pm

Heat blankets require complete surface contact so that the heat generated continually dissipates, otherwise they will burn themselves up in a few minutes.

Paul_M · Post by **Paul_M** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:02 pm

Ah, I see. That is good information to have. Thank you.

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:18 pm

Was just about to order the 4"x6" 10 watt blanket - then saw a 10 week waiting period. This was from the Omega website.
Are there other sources that might have something in stock? and would the 5 watt work as well?
Thanks

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:34 pm

I saw one on eBay for about $35 or so I am going to get one of those.

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:55 pm

Here's the control box for the blanket works fine for a 36x6 as well. Simple timer/dimmer/outlet/night light for the pilot. I bought an oven thermometer off amazon for about $6 -- works great, clamp it next to the bending tube/pipe. BTW 57 degrees is the temp in the shop, pretty cool all winter long.

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:02 pm

How are the 3 switches wired, Ken?
Thanks

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