PVC for a heater guard...

[bggstworm]

Can anyone tell me if PVC can hold up to a 250watt heater.

 

[rallysman]

It should be fine.. I would try to keep the glass from touching the plastic, but I don't think it will matter either way.

 

[ewurm]

I also doubt that would cause a problem.

 

[cwickham]

PVC can with stand the heat from that, but as rally said I would definatly keep the two from touching. You want want to use 2" or 3" PVC.

 

[WyldFya]

I find that Stainless steel colanders are much better. Just remove the frame from the colander, and use the mesh around the heater. Then you don't have to worry about plastic to heater.

 

[hayden]

if you can use cpvc its heat rated

 

[bggstworm]

I was thinking it would be alright; but how do i keep the heater form touching the PVC???? I was thinking my be attach a couple of those suction cup things and have tose keep the heater from touching the pvc...What do you guys think...

 

[WyldFya]

CPVC is expensive, and rarely can be found in large enough sizes.

 

[benzjamin13]

PVC should be fine, but remember that putting a gaurd on your heater will mess with the temperature read out. Drill some holes in it to let the heat escape into the water.

 

[beblondie]

This should work also