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Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
By:Joachim
Date: 10/29/2003, 4:04 pm
In Response To: Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside (Shawn Baker)

: I've always used only the light bulb, but I like the fan idea. On 40ºF
: nights, the ends of the kayak maybe get to 55-60º, while the area near the
: bulb is 80-90ºF. (with plastic covering any openings).

: Shawn

I already have a small room heater with fan, but that thing uses at least 1000 Watt of power. That`s way too much for this purpose and I need it over a period of hours or even days. The secret of the "1-lightbulb-idea" seems to be the even distribution of the heat. A lightbulb with glass covering (available for car repairs) will cost not more than $10. I will test that tomorrow !
-Joachim-

Messages In This Thread

Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Joachim -- 10/29/2003, 5:23 am
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Peter -- 10/29/2003, 3:50 pm
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Shawn Baker -- 10/29/2003, 2:55 pm
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Joachim -- 10/29/2003, 4:04 pm
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/29/2003, 5:57 pm
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Peter -- 10/29/2003, 12:58 pm
Re: having your kayak...and heating it, too.
Shawn Baker -- 10/29/2003, 3:04 pm
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Danny Cox -- 10/29/2003, 2:37 pm
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Robert N Pruden -- 10/29/2003, 11:18 am
Be Carefull!!
Terry Hanson -- 10/29/2003, 10:52 am
Re: Be Carefull!!
Mike in Atlanta -- 10/30/2003, 7:02 am
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Danny Cox -- 10/29/2003, 8:05 am
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Joachim -- 10/29/2003, 8:48 am
Re: Tools: warming up kayak from inside
Bobby Curtis -- 10/29/2003, 7:36 am