How hot does this unit get? Will this work in an enclosed area without overheating?
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I've owned the PBO about half a year now. What you want to do sounds like not a great idea. The PBO does not use a lot of power, only about 5 watts when it is on, a little more running an internal hard drive, about 1 watt asleep. But you must get rid of that heat and you must not let it get hot from the vehicle or it will cook. Also you must worry about the vehicle vibrations killing the hard drive, or pay a lot for SSD. Or just using USB flash drives might be more practical? If you are handy and do try to put it in enclosed space with some external ventilation you could run it bare with no case to help heat out or at least drill holes in the metal case. Just need to protect it from dust dirt and liquids then...
109561
I have not had any problem yet with it overheating. I used it to laminate a bunch of table menus for a restaurant. Though, as soon as I am done with it, I unplug it and let it cool before putting it away.
2238380
I have one of these units in my garage and it heats the garage fairly well if the door is kept closed and the temperature is not too cold...Concerning your concern about whether it the heat spreads from this unit...the unit doesn't have a fan...It is just ambient heat, but I have been satisfied with the unit thus far...Hope this helps...Larry
532021
I'm just guessing, but the unit does give off heat over a long period of time. I think it would just be too hot to have under a plug. The plug and cord would be unsafe there.
1987362
The unit doesn't get hot - approximately 100 to 110 degree's when in use if kept well ventilated. Under an auto seat is more then enough space for good ventilation. Might be a good idea to occasionally check that the vents in unit haven't somehow gotten blocked. (Very small amount of heat when you consider a humans normal temp 98.6)
1106917
This unit does produce any heat. On the contrary I sometimes use it as a fam
1541080
Hi there. My experience with this unit is that it can get pretty hot. 600 degrees. The problem is that if you cook at that temp a lot the unit won't be all that durable. I think for the price this is a great grill but it will self destruct above 500 degrees.
537813
It does not get too hot as its only 10 watts. You should be fine putting it in an enclosed fixture.
1281578
We plugged in a fan and had it on low when we needed it which was seldom. We used it in 105+ weather throughout the midwest and never had a problem with it getting too hot. In Arizona, even though it was over 100+ every day, we never overheated. If anything at night it was very cold because of the design for venting heat through the top. We lived in this for 30 days with four kids and two adults...never had a problem. Hope this helps.
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This unit works great. I love in Alabama and gets hot here also. I have purchased 2 of these units. One for our church over a year ago and one this year for one of my business. This unit keeps our 1200sq ft space cold even when it's 100 degrees outside. So cold that you can't sit under it to long.
1595645
It will cool up to a 400sq. ft. room, which is not at all very big. This unit is horrible and do not make the mistake of buying it. It simply does not cool.
422596
We have not had any problems with the unit and it does not get HOT on the outside, only warm to the touch. We however are not the manufactorers and they might have a differing opinion.
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From what I've used mine for it does get fairly hot when it gets enclosed. Given the built in fan it probably would be a bad idea.
1381082
I would hate to offer you a response. I used this heater in a non heated building and it kept me warm as long as I was in close proximity. You may be better served if you asked the manufacturer.
553893
It works wonderfully with plenty of space around it. It will get too hot in an enclosed area. Also, uses 110 plug and needs to stay balanced.
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Hello David, 1. Mine does not get hot to the extent that I could not touch it. I would say "warm". 2. It doesn't make a noise (except for the alarm when the battery goes below 11V). 3. Yes, it needs ventilation, so don't cover it up. It must be mounted upright. You could rig up one of those 12V muffin fans to help it. And hoover the vents from time to time. I haven't had any problems with mine in 3 years, it works 24/24 7/7. A good machine. cheers Ralph
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It definitely is hot enough but l would be cautious, it doesn't have a temp control. I would be careful not to get it close to anything that can catch on fire.