I have a semi with 2 100 gallon tanks. could I put one of these on each tank to keep it from gelling in the winter?
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Yes. Your tanks are aluminum? Is so, that's better I believe. These pads get very hot and the aluminum would conduct the heat well. Tip: follow the directions exactly concerning adhering the pad to the tank. I burned up my first pad by getting creative and putting a clear vinyl covering over the top thinking it would insulate the exposed surface of the pad and transfer more heat to a crankcase. The pad burned up in 5 minutes. Just clean the tank surface and stick the pad down as the directions say. Good luck. SC
216474
No. The temp gauge on the actual heater is very unreliable and you should purchase an separate thermometer for the tank.
369272
Use half. Make sure it's spotless, dry, and warm. VERY THICK. Doesn't cover fast. I have a 5.5 gallon tank and used whole kit. Big mistake. Ended up leaving a half inch thick 2 lb pile in the bottom of my tank. Didn't help the tank was lightweight carbon fiber. Then it leaked again. Caswell replaced for free. Gotta cut in half, grind out and do over with HALF kit
1517220
Yes. As long as each device has it's own regulator. The high pressure of the tank needs to be regulated. If the tree is after the regulator you may have flow issues depending on the number of devices attached. We use one tank for several devices but each device has it's own regulator
1658954
One can should do it. Make sure the tank is cleaned properly so this can adhere.
492924
I would say so . I do have strong screen tops & safely used 100 watt ceramic heat emitters on my bearded dragons' tanks all winter...Just make sure the type of bulbs or heat emitters you buy- aren't touching the screen directly. This was a concern of mine initially - but it worked out .
53455
I suppose you could, but it's not a good idea. I believe the inner spring or coil would wear out prematurely and wouldn't be accurate after a while. It's designed for quick checks; hook, lift, read the gauge, and set it back down. I wouldn't leave the tank hanging on the gauge very long. That's my opinion. Maybe you should contact the manufacturer.
1446611
Not safely. You can add hoses or mount the pole to something other than the tank.
442548
You'll need 2 of them to cover the entire tank, but if your tank has a divider like mine does then each one will cover half.
682603
There is no reason that I can see that this unit could not be mounted outdoors and removed before it freezes in the winter. There is a drain on the unit. I personally would make sure there is some kind of protection from the weather mainly driving rain as there are electronics and connections inside that could corrode if they get wet. If you plan on using a 20lb propane tank as a fuel source, I do not recommend it as the pressure in the tank can vary and cause the control valve to have issues. Use the 100lb cylinders with a proper regulator with an auto shut off if the tank gets low on fuel, or a double 100 lb tank system with an auto switch regulator. There is no reason that I can see that this unit could not be mounted outdoors and removed before it freezes in the winter. There is a drain on the unit. I personally would make sure there is some kind of protection from the weather mainly driving rain as there are electronics and connections inside that could corrode if they get wet. If you plan on using a 20lb propane tank as a fuel source, I do not recommend it as the pressure in the tank can vary and cause the control valve to have issues. Use the 100lb cylinders with a proper regulator with an auto shut off if the tank gets low on... » Read More There is no reason that I can see that this unit could not be mounted outdoors and removed before it freezes in the winter. There is a drain on the unit. I personally would make sure there is some kind of protection from the weather mainly driving rain as there are electronics and connections inside that could corrode if they get wet. If you plan on using a 20lb propane tank as a fuel source, I do not recommend it as the pressure in the tank can vary and cause the control valve to have issues. Use the 100lb cylinders with a proper regulator with an auto shut off if the tank gets low on fuel, or a double 100 lb tank system with an auto switch regulator. « Show Less
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I have them primarily on 30 lb. tanks, but also one on a 100 lb. tank. Works good.
1260240
We go south for the winter, that prevents freeze damage! Seriously though, the tubes are rubber and would not be harmed by freezing, the caps are solid plastic, I doubt that the volume of water left in them would be a problem, but I suppose you could always put the original caps back for winter storage. Why don't you try contacting the mfr directly, they would be able to give you the proper answer. Good question though, I had not really thought about it before, but it does remind me, I do need to top up my batteries.
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a second tank could fit , its better for storage like brushes lite's . I wouldnt store 2 tanks next to each other in case of a fire.
698390
The heaters are easy enough to switch from one tank to another. I would just make sure the water in the new tank is the right temperature before you make the switch. The heater could take quite a while to warm it up if it's too cold. The big advantage of having 4 is you would always have a backup on hand.
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I wouldn't recommend it, I used it for a 3 gal tank and it heated it to almost 78-80 degrees sometimes. Luckily I had a thermometer on the outside side of the tank so I just unplugged it if it got too warm. I just had one Beta fish in the tank, if you have any other fish other than a goldfish or a guppy I would definitely try to get a bigger tank so you can put a heater in it :) Hope this helps!
777105
If you get the smaller version, yes, I think it would, but it must stay submerged, this size would generate way more heat than you need for a 5 gallon bucket, and since you just want to keep it from freezing, not keep it warm, a smaller version would seem appropriate. I use this size to keep 100 gallon comfortable for outside tank in winter in my greenhouse.
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Yes, but there is an issue with freezeup after about 45-60 min. I got around it by hooking up 2 (20 lb) tanks up together using an attachment (http://www.propaneproducts.com/catalog/all-mr.-heater-parts-fittings-hoses/mr.-heater-2-tank-hookup-98.html)good luck.