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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Heating Blanket Recommendations |
My heating blanket developed a cold spot. Cost me a nice side. I have been looking at Leenovo. Any recommendations regarding 800w, 1200w, with or without the digital controller? Thank you in advance. |
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| Author: | Bri [ Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
Hey Joe, I just bought the 1200w Keenovo with the digital controller. Bent a set of bocote sides, worked flawlessly. Purchased directly off their site. Shipping to Canada was about 2 weeks. B |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
Sounds really good Bri. I have a controller that uses a thermal coupler and it is ok but not great. Apparently the Keenovo controller regulates the heat well? |
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| Author: | Bri [ Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
Seemed to, near as I could tell with my digital thermometer. Heated up quite quickly. There are too many function on the controller for me to deal with though. |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
Thanks Bri |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
The Pro-Therm blankets sourced through Mr. Hall at Blues Creek have been very durable in service, despite some intentional abuse (i.e., use of the blanket as an emergency heater for a hot tub after that appliance's heater controller failed during the Year of the Polar Vortex...a solid couple of weeks of constant full immersion in a chemical stew and lots of cycles). The Pro-Therm units are a bit more expensive, but appear to have a very good track record. One thing to note: use of a top slat appears to reduce the wear and tear on blankets in this shop, such that we see blankets with hundreds of bending cycles that show very minimal wear. Even a thin aluminum flashing slat appears to provide the benefit, while for tight cutaway work, an additional spring steel slat also contributes to blow-out prevention. |
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| Author: | Dave m2 [ Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
This has been discussed before - you might try and find the thread. I have been using the Keenovo with their controller and it has worked fine. Much easier to drive than my home made arrangement of dimmer switch and thermocouple on a previous blanket. I am not though a heavy user so I don't know how it would go in a shop such as Woodie's Cheers Dave M |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
I also use the higher wattage Keenovo with the digital controller. One thing I noticed was it gets ripping hot in no time, so be ready! My old PID controlled blanket I had 30-60 seconds or more to fiddle with the waist caul, etc.. with the Keenovo it's steaming in no time. |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Thu Dec 05, 2019 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
Woodie, I am leaning toward the ProTherm blanket, but then when I consider the volume I do these days and the high cost of the ProTherm, the keenovo might be a good choice. I do need to decide quickly though, I'm falling into a hole on the two pending builds, Dave, Thanks for the info. Unless I talk myself into the ProTherm I'll most likely go with keenovo |
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| Author: | phavriluk [ Thu Dec 05, 2019 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
Joe, John Hall is a phone call away and your new heating blanket is on its way. I could afford to wait and I bought mine from Keenovo and waited for China Post to send it on its way. If I was stalled and a phone call to John got me going tomorrow, I'd make that call. |
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| Author: | Aaron O [ Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
You can try Bob Gleason, Pegasus Guitars. He used to have them, so you'd have to check. Edit: try this http://www.pegasusguitars.com/bending-blankets.html |
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| Author: | Pegasusguitars [ Thu Dec 05, 2019 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
John and I sell the same Pro-Therm blankets. They have a very long life. I'm in Hawaii, probably 3-5 days away by mail. John is on the Mainland and most likely faster delivery. John's a good friend. Buy from him and you won't go wrong.--Bob |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heating Blanket Recommendations |
I went ahead and ordered a new blanket from Bob at Pegasus Guitars. I ordered Friday and just took it out of the mailbox on this Monday morning. Excellent Service !!! Thanks to all of you for your recommendations! |
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