Get a heater element designed for such things, rather than a lightbulb. They're waterproof, readily available, cheap, and come with built in thermostatic controls. McMaster-Carr or Grainger or simila
You only need about 20 watts and one of the self limiting heat tapes like we use in the eves up her in the frozen North should work well in an insulated box. Roger (K8RI) ____________________________
Interesting ideas, Jim. Had those heat tapes on the house as a kid in Michigan. Avoided ice under the shingles. == K8JHR == == _______________________________________________ ________________________
There ya go...good idea Jim. An even better idea. 73, -Gary ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ K9GS Gary Schwartz email: k9gs@arrl.net Check out K9NS on the web: http://www.k9ns.com Soc