Re: [TowerTalk] Heat tape for relays

[Jim W7RY <jimw7ry@gmail.com>]

Here is another one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154289683065

Jim W7RY


On 3/8/2025 5:10 PM, RONDALL SPENCER wrote:
> They make a silicone pad heaters as well I use them under battetys in cold 
> weather. All sizes.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Mar 8, 2025, at 5:54 PM, Jim W7RY <jimw7ry@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Here you go!
> >
> > Normally they are $130.00 +
> >
> > https://www.ebay.com/itm/376010633667?_skw=SCB-50+120V+50W+Screw+Base+Heater&itmmeta=01JNVZC4TZQANMAJB4MFSBRZJQ&hash=item578bfaf1c3:g:-oMAAOSw77Nncw2S&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAABAFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1el3RD7Sa7UJU7n2PhXB8EKyAif7WMChhiImXG%2F0zvh%2BzKbC7QT1UOZoLpZc2Hbd614GDeJ8rVpp5g6m0bx%2FVTTBA3HopeQq9j%2BdA1rpzq26YOrHQqqprNeX7nouT%2BQNzBEohjNoMbxwa2f%2FEGMDDY74CVupl%2BkqHzWBjt1Sp%2Fv4aNhv0IuMdrMGascMfuvIAM5LjnNxIot%2FWUC0oUZCnHwJWhmmF7Jf1xSj2cVrTks3DLv1pBKX%2FdIlxyHCY9VIkfQrYqrw1TUpRkHwsYZmyLhQiUX%2BBBZMcIBg7Vjet5iQudj%2BPXZhas%2FSCvHijg2%2F4g%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-rNsP-uZQ
> >
> >
> > Jim W7RY
> >
> >
> > > On 3/8/2025 3:49 PM, Martin A. Flynn wrote:
> > > Another option:
> > >
> > > https://www.chromalox.com/en/products-and-technologies/component-technologies/cartridge-and-insertion-heaters/specialty-cartridge-heaters/edison-base-cartridge-heaters
> > >
> > > Ratings from 50 to 200W
> > >
> > > 73 Martin
> > >
> > > W2RWJ
> > >
> > > > On 3/8/2025 4:00 PM, W7TMT - Patrick wrote:
> > > > In some industries it is called "heat trace cable". Several sources including 
> > > > this one have it available in shorter lengths and/or by the foot by using appropriate 
> > > > terminals. It is also available in a 12/24V DC configurations.
> > > >
> > > > https://www.heatingelementsplus.com/heat-trace-cable.html
> > > >
> > > > GL
> > > > Patrick, W7TMT
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Patrick Barkey
> > > > Sent: Saturday, March 8, 2025 12:32
> > > > To: towertalk@contesting.com
> > > > Subject: [TowerTalk] Heat tape for relays
> > > >
> > > > I have a lot of relays in this station, and many are outdoors (in enclosures).  
> > > > Over the last few years it has become apparent that the occasional super cold 
> > > > nights are making some of them flakey.  They stick -- if I go out with a 
> > > > hairdryer I can free them up.
> > > >
> > > > These are enclosed relays.
> > > >
> > > > I am wondering if anyone has ever tried using heat tape for this kind of 
> > > > application?  I could just flip it on when I needed it. Most heat tape I see is 
> > > > for water pipes and is 6 feet long or so.  I could try to use this, but what I 
> > > > really need is something smaller and possibly flatter.
> > > >
> > > > Any ideas?  Thanks.
> > > >
> > > >     - Pat
> > > >       N9RV
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