Does the "structural foam"provide insulation? I live in Alaska and am looking for an insulated tank. ( Have built foam boxes for prior tanks)
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No, it's not that kind of foam. I've had to break ice a couple times this winter & I live in Las Vegas.
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We just bought about 3 weeks ago. So far I see no problems with it. I check it out last night before the big storm and was ok. The insulation seems ok.I was very impressed how thick & hard it was. *(But I do have up on the deck, I have a tarp over it to help shelter it from the elements.)
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Mine didn't come with insulation. I didn't have a melting problem, but I am not sure about at the height of summer, particularly shipping to HI. FYI, I prefer now to order from another vendor in GB, as the larger volume didn't taste quite right. A bit dried out, or stale. Kind of woody. The lot I got had Arabic writing on, so I am not sure if they were a particular recipe for shipping to that area. The Flakes from GB are sold in lots of 6, and are occasionally the smaller size, but taste just right.
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I'm doing it. Even freezing temperature shouldn't effect it. It floats, keeps debris out, adds insulation, and it has been unaffected by two months in the water under our winter cover.
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Hello! If you are talking about the foam that you can see when you look inside from the front of the unit, no, that belongs in there. I wondered the same thing when I first noticed it since it looks almost like packing material! Leave it in, plug it in, and cool down! I bought the Arctic King last year and I love it. I hope this helps!
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I am NOT in construction but I see no reason why foam insulation would be a problem. The light gives off very little to no heat, so if heat from the light is your concern, it shouldn't be.
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No I don't so. However it will balloon out if kept unvented. I always leave my tank vented so it doesn't balloon. I hope that this answers your questions. If you have anymore please feel free to contact me again.
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My only experience with this particular type of "Great Stuff" is from indoor use. It seems to be almost exactly the same as the other 3 or 4 types of "Great Stuff" which I have used outside when it was below freezing, the colder weather only slowed the flow from the can a little bit. If you are using it outside be aware of wet conditions as water makes the foam cure up hard much faster. I hope that helps, good luck. And if you haven't had experience with expanding foam sealants the stuff is super sticky and extremely hard to remove from clothing and skin.
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Christine,Yes..First, you can go to Home depot and get some 1 inch rigid insulation. Fabricate a box to cover the light housing. Then set it over the light can & apply a thin bead of yhis foam around the edges. Remember, interior walls where electrical and plumbing penetrations are at the top of the wall plate as well.Insulating without "air-sealing" is a waste of your money. This product works very well. Amazon also has the tool yoy need to use with this insulation foam. And remember, if the material in the tip becomes hard, just spray some WD-40 in it and it will be good to go.~Kevin Christine,Yes..First, you can go to Home depot and get some 1 inch rigid insulation. Fabricate a box to cover the light housing. Then set it over the light can & apply a thin bead of yhis foam around the edges. Remember, interior walls where electrical and plumbing penetrations are at the top of the wall plate as well.Insulating without "air-sealing" is a waste of your money. This product works very well. Amazon also has the tool yoy need to use with this insulation foam. And remember, if the material in the tip becomes hard, just spray some WD-40 in it and it will be... » Read More Christine,Yes..First, you can go to Home depot and get some 1 inch rigid insulation. Fabricate a box to cover the light housing. Then set it over the light can & apply a thin bead of yhis foam around the edges. Remember, interior walls where electrical and plumbing penetrations are at the top of the wall plate as well.Insulating without "air-sealing" is a waste of your money. This product works very well. Amazon also has the tool yoy need to use with this insulation foam. And remember, if the material in the tip becomes hard, just spray some WD-40 in it and it will be good to go.~Kevin « Show Less
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No, I wouldn't think so. It is similar to the material that a child's Little Tike's Playhouse is made of - it snaps together. I don't see how you would add insulation. I suggest the igloo style dog houses if you need something heavier and more durable.
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The instructions say not to- I'm sure there's a flammability concern.As long as it is not thick, you should still be able to feel the heat/warmth.I don't have a foam top, but I am considering using an extra pad this year since I feel some of the coil bumps now that it is 4 years old. I turn my heater off as I fall asleep since I get TOO hot! :)
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Again, didn't know foam was a problem. Also, can't answer to the leakage issue as mine still works perfectly after a ton of use. Maybe the other review is juicing tougher stuff. Mine works great with no complaints.
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Thank you for contacting Parts Express. To follow is the Product Description: Acoustic Sound Damping FoamSpecially designed acoustic foam to be used in automotive applications. Will not sponge-up water, and resists extreme temperatures. Can be used in place of open cell foam and fiberglass to reduce trunk and door panel resonance. Also helps alleviate buzzes produced by subwoofers. Sold in 18" W x 36" L x 1/4" thick non-adhesive sheets. I hope this answers your question. Kind regards, Customer Service Team
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I have mine in a very large tank, and it is on most of the time, but I remove it in the summer, (It is outside in the greenhouse for my aquaculture.) It does seem to cycle off, but my use is not what it is designed for, that said, it keeps my 100+gallon tank comfortable for the fish, I also have styrofoam on the top for the plants, which adds extra insulation.
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Yes. I run all of mine flat across the middle of the bottom and cover it with sand or gravel. That gives the most even temperature in the aquarium. Although i would get a hard plastic one instead of glass due to turtles digging and chance of breaking the glass. If it says submersible it can be horizontal. .
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I agree with the former comments.....The heat generated is negligible and it shouldn't affect the tank temp.
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The unit comes with a 2.5lb tank. I bought a 20lb tank and got lucky when I drilled through the shell the first time. I drilled another hole for another add on and punctured the refrigerant lines. What did I learn from that? From the inside of the refrigerator cut the plastic shell with a box cutter. Use one where you can adjust the depth and only expose enough of the blade to cut the plastic. cut the hold large enough to expose the foam. Using a plastic spoon, stick, your fingers, just nothing sharp, scrape away the foam until you get to the metal outer shell. You may or many not run into cooling lines but if you do, you now have them exposed and you can drill from the INSIDE to run your CO2 lines. Learn from me and don't blindly start drilling away. -edited for spelling.