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Tpriem21

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Mar 3, 2010

• #1

Ok i have noticed everyone is talking about covering their heaters so the ray wont get burnt. I was thinking of ideas and stumbled across the idea of the end of a vacuum like the black attachment, and placing my heaters inside them. I would drill holes in the side so heat could escape. Would this work and protect the ray? Thanks
Tyler

 

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crisper

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Mar 3, 2010

• #2

good idea,you could also do the same with pvc pipe.

 

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Tpriem21

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• #3

The piping wouldnt get too hot would it?

 

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Gobrian44

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• #4

maybe...u'll have to wait and see...or for someone to chime in with an answer

 

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Tpriem21

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• #5

I still think it would be better than direct contact with the heater itself.

 

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PeteLockwood

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• #6

Pipe isn't gonna get too hot, certainly not if you drill enough holes - and if you don't drill enough holes the heat isn't going to get out to the tank.

 

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Tpriem21

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• #7

Yeall i make sure i drill enough holes for heat to escape. I will post pics after i finish drilling them. THanks
Tyler

 

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sbrodacz

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Mar 4, 2010

• #8

I have used a 1" pvc pipe on several heaters without any problems.

 

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careifsteck

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• #9

Just go out and spend the money on a Stelth heater. They are plastic now. They work great with my rays.

 

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critter4life1981

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Mar 4, 2010

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Try this. Just made it today. Works and looks great. I just went to Menards and got this from the "Sink and Faucet" section and drilled holes in it. The suction cups holds the pipe from floating up. Only cost $3.99.