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Old 05-29-2006, 09:43 AM
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Default Re: Small tank anodizing

That's incredible. How much of the 55 Gal drum has liquid in it and how long does it take to get to boiling?
I just tried again with 3 heaters - no insulation yet - in a covered 10x14 plastic container with about 3" of water (probably less than a gallon). (I'm doing a plate, one off, so excesive water not required). It took about an hour to boil. I'll search around work for some styro packing material before I buy anything but I'll keep that thin bendable stuff in mind.
I think I'll measure the current to the heaters and see if they really are 300W (they are labeled as such). I'm beginning to doubt it.

Sage
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