tubular heating thingy

[ferroboat]

Looks like the weather is going to get much colder towards the end of the week, so I think it would be a good idea to have a little warmth in the engine bay if it freezes. I would like to put one of those heaters which looks like a solid tube possibly for heating greenhouses. Anybody got any idea who would stock them please. Thanks in anticipation.

 

[Clyde_Wanderer]

I would say your local electrical wholesalers should have them.
Have you tries B&Q or Homebase, they might have them.
Best for 2008

 

[ebbtide]

Just Google tubular heating thing ('thingy' not recognised) and lots 'n lotsa ideas come up . . . . .
Apparently the whole world likes to keep its greenhouse warm.

 

[mick]

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Looks like the weather is going to get much colder towards the end of the week, so I think it would be a good idea to have a little warmth in the engine bay if it freezes. I would like to put one of those heaters which looks like a solid tube possibly for heating greenhouses. Anybody got any idea who would stock them please. Thanks in anticipation.

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As said elsewhere, Google will do it. My engine used to be a miserable looking thing in the winter, wet and rusty. So when I got a new, and of course expensive, one I decided to keep it nice and warm and and dry by using two 60 watt tubular heaters in the engine bay. This costs me about £80 (I know. I know.) every winter but I reckon it's worth it.

 

[Caer Urfa]

Bought one last week,24", £24, easy to fit same power as an 80 watt bulb, but keeps engine room from frosting up.
Available on line most chandler sites in differant lengths.
Did not buy the guard (expensive) as only me stick their hands in the engine room!
Hope this helps
Mike

 

[kitkattoo]

Try local boaty shop or B&Q or Homebase or mail order cat (mail speed) You should be looking for a heater of about 60/70 Watts per linear foot and about 4 foot long

Hope this helps

 

[Aeolus]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/43699/Heating-Cooling/Electric-Heating/Redring-Suntube-180W is probably one of the best deals going. They also do a 120w version.

No connection except that I bought mine from them 3 years ago. I run it all winter with no problems (so far!).

 

[pau1gray]

I'll second the screwfix one

 

[bobgoode]

Try Argos, they used to sell them very cheap.

 

[ferroboat]

Thanks for replying everyone and a happy new year

 

[ChrisChevey]

Hi B&Q sell a 200watt heater with temp stat / frost protection I just fitted one bargin at £9.99 only a foot long /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif