Heater elements - what's out there?

[8shot]

If one was to make a lube-sizer base with 110v element what options have you come across other than the Lyman factory style heater. Have the aluminum material...just looking for some heater ideas.

[StuBach]

I would think a generic heating coil could be molded to size you want?

Another alternative would be a small heat lamp bulb or even a fish tank heater depending on your size constraints and need for it to look pretty.

Prior to acquiring my heating plate from a member on here I just had my old shatter proof fish tank heater zip tied to side of lube reservoir and that seemed to work ok. Looked ugly as sin though so finally upgraded when I was able to find an old magma one available on here.

[slim1836]

Attachment 279504

I'm not proud of it but it works great.

Slim

[StuBach]

Slim, that’s awesome. Wish I’d thought of that, way better than my fish heater.

[8shot]

Attachment 279504

I'm not proud of it but it works great.

Slim

That will work!

[Paper Puncher]

If your Aluminum plate is thick enough a 110v cartridge heater works well. Drill a hole in the side of the plate and slide the heater in with a little heat transfer compound.
To control it can use:
On off switch
Dimmer switch
Inexpensive electronic thermostat for 110v (usually has a separate thermocouple)
A Pid (kind of overkill)

[Conditor22]

??? https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Automa...%2C239&sr=1-11

be converted to fit?

[Springfield]

I use a small travel iron to heat the aluminum plate my Stars are mounted to. I found a full size iron got too hot.

[BeeMan]

https://www.zoro.com/vulcan-swaged-c...specifications

Add an electric water heater thermostat and you'll be set.

[slim1836]

I use a small travel iron to heat the aluminum plate my Stars are mounted to. I found a full size iron got too hot.

That's why I have an extra P.I.D. on the shelf, just haven't tried it out yet.

You're right, It gets too hot but a travel iron was about twice the cost of a full size iron. Some things just don't make sense.

Slim

[thump_rrr]

If your Aluminum plate is thick enough a 110v cartridge heater works well. Drill a hole in the side of the plate and slide the heater in with a little heat transfer compound.
To control it can use:
On off switch
Dimmer switch
Inexpensive electronic thermostat for 110v (usually has a separate thermocouple)
A Pid (kind of overkill)

I bought a complete PID kit including SSR and thermocouple for $32 Canadian last week.

It isn’t overkill at that point.

[Mr_Sheesh]

Any power resistor with enough power and low enough resistance to get hot enough, will do it; Digikey, Mouser, Newark / Element 14 carry them, among others. Power Dissipated (max)= Voltage Squared / Resistance if that helps, or PM me. Among others Sometimes it's about what will work and is cheapest, also.

[8shot]

Wasn't aware of cartridge heaters..if I knew the wattage of a Lyman heater could just buy one.

[AZ Pete]

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[AZ Pete]

on Amazon

[ksrifle]

I used the 50 watt cartridge heater from Amazon that AZ Pete posted and plugged it in to this temp controller.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015...4VF...p_mob_ap_share

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[ksrifle]

I used the 50 watt cartridge heater from Amazon that AZ Pete posted and plugged it in to this temp controller.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015...4VF...p_mob_ap_share

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[HATCH]

The only problem you might run into is the type of lube you use.
That controller only goes to 108f.
Depending on the type of lube you are using that might not be high enough to provide proper flow and fill out.

I use a Magma heated base because I use the bullet feeder.
I use a ring type thermocouple and place it on the back left mounting bolt for the heating plate to my table.
It provides a repeatable temperature.
It may not the exact temperature of the lube but as I mentioned it is repeatable.


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[jim147]

Any power resistor with enough power and low enough resistance to get hot enough, will do it; Digikey, Mouser, Newark / Element 14 carry them, among others. Power Dissipated (max)= Voltage Squared / Resistance if that helps, or PM me. Among others Sometimes it's about what will work and is cheapest, also.

I like this guy. Shops at all the same places I do. Used to get orders in from MCM several times a week.

[ulav8r]

??? https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Automa...%2C239&sr=1-11

be converted to fit?

Yesterday's reply went missing. I think this cup warmer would work well. Make a base of plywood with a recess to hold the warmer against the base of the lube-sizer with some heat transfer paste to ensure good contact.