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Re: Bending pipe heated with 6x6 Omega blanket
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:53 am
by Dave Bagwill
I'm going to try this idea out, unless someone has negative feedback or more information.
Ken - any improvements to add?
Thanks
Dave
Re: Bending pipe heated with 6x6 Omega blanket
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:41 am
by ken cierp
Not really -- I have not got around to wiring up the controller box -- which is a three gang set-up with outlet - timer - dimmer. This thing gets as hot as an electric frying pan, has to be made safe for unattended use.
Re: Bending pipe heated with 6x6 Omega blanket
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:19 pm
by John Parchem
Looks like a really good idea to me. You get the thermal mass of the pipe, a rather consistent and dispersed heating source, and a clean way to keep it together. I think it is light year ahead of the pipe with charcoal starter or butane torch set ups I have seen.
Re: Bending pipe heated with 6x6 Omega blanket
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 9:24 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Ken, what material did you use to fabricate the outer sleeve?
And what wall thickness of aluminum pipe would be most efficient?
Thanks
Re: Bending pipe heated with 6x6 Omega blanket
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:23 am
by ken cierp
I think I used a piece aluminum flashing from Home Depot. I have a bunch of .023" in the shop too. 1/8" plus wall thickness.
Re: Bending pipe heated with 6x6 Omega blanket
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:19 pm
by Paul_M
Just curious, why not put the blanket inside the pipe?
Re: Bending pipe heated with 6x6 Omega blanket
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:44 pm
by ken cierp
Its not inside the pipe.