Tube Heater Recommendation

[Mike k]

Hi all

I am looking to replace my 2ft tube heater that is located in the engine bay and wondered which make was the safest, best ,economc,splashproof etc

Thanks in advance

Mike

 

[Ricd]

2ft is about 80w...they are all good just don't buy it from a boat shop and pay no more that £15 online

 

[BERT T]

Tubular heater

If this is for frost protection try one of these. £12.24 + vat.

http://www.neweysonline.co.uk/newle...240v-ac/1051010825/ProductInformation.raction

 

[ghostlymoron]

Any idea where I could get a frost stat? 240v

 

[Mike k]

Any idea where I could get a frost stat? 240v

ebay: type in 'plug in thermostat'

 

[NB Willawaw]

Honeywell and Horstmann make them. I guess you would want IP66 though?

 

[mjf107]

Honeywell and Horstmann make them. I guess you would want IP66 though?

Would not have thought so, but you could fit it inside IP66 enclosure if your worried about condensation. Make sure you fit it in a position so the heat from the heater will turn it off, otherwise it could be on until the ambient temperature rises above the set point.

Michael

 

[Sneaky Pete]

Any idea where I could get a frost stat? 240v

Yes E-bay I have just bought one last week £14.00 + £2.50 del range 0-35C working very well has built in battery for use when on timer.

 

[sailorman]

ebay: type in 'plug in thermostat'

this is what have

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...l&id=26B06EC1AF03341A25CC40591381C5F64C82527C

 

[rafiki_]

I use the TLC ET05 on Rafiki.

 

[nedmin]

If you rely solely on tube heaters for frost protection be careful because most of them now have a thermal trip inside in case of over heating.The Chinese cr-p contacts for the trip oxidise and then stop them working.This happened to my son in laws,I cut out the thermal trip to stop it happening,althoough I cannot advise you to do the same.The heater was in a steel tube and as long it had circulation for air I couldnt see it being a problem,mines an old Heatrae one and it doesnt have a thermal trip.

 

[LionsDen]

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/HETH210.html

Click on the above link - all inclusive tube heater and thermostat - good price as well as service second to none