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Title: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Dannon on March 01, 2016, 10:04:00 AM

What bulbs are you guys using for your bow ovens? I thought about the red heat bulbs but not sure, wanted to get some suggestions.
Thanks,
Dannon

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: monterey on March 01, 2016, 10:55:00 AM

I use four 200W incandescents along with a thermostat to prevent overheating.

Can we even buy these high wattage incandescents any more?

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Pat B on March 01, 2016, 11:16:00 AM

I wouldn't use those red heat lamps because they concentrate the heat into a small area that could cause scorching or overheating that one area.
My hot box has 4 ceramic light sockets. I started out with 4, 200w incandescent bulbs but reduced it to 4, 100w bulbs. I also have a thermostat that shuts it off at 168deg. For lower temps for drying wood I will unscrew a bulb or two to regulate the heat.

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Robertfishes on March 01, 2016, 11:24:00 AM

I can get by with four 100 watt bulbs in the summer..but sometimes in the winter I have to use two 200s and two 100s.. All are incandescent. I bought more than a dozen 4 years ago. I think you can still find the old school bulbs, but it may take a little online searching.. I use a snap disc 180 degree thermostat. I will go to another heat system when I run out of bulbs.

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: BenM on March 01, 2016, 11:49:00 AM

I use 2-200 watt.

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Dannon on March 01, 2016, 12:01:00 PM

Thanks for the input guys! Trying to get my oven finished and get me a bow put in there!

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Robertfishes on March 01, 2016, 12:22:00 PM

1000bulbs.com

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Pago on March 01, 2016, 12:56:00 PM

No bulbs here just a hacked space heater!

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Mad Max on March 01, 2016, 04:03:00 PM

Rough duty bulbs are not illegal to make.
I use 150w rough duty and a heat controller.

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: bigbob2 on March 01, 2016, 05:34:00 PM

I actually use 8 x 100 watt incandescent.

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: monterey on March 01, 2016, 07:24:00 PM

Once I used my car on a very hot day.  It ran about 140.

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Dannon on March 01, 2016, 08:21:00 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I'll probably order some from the 1000bulbs website.
Thanks again guys,
Dannon

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Dannon on March 01, 2016, 08:24:00 PM

By the way the title was supposed to read "bow oven bulbs"! I guess everyone figured that out? Lol!

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: JamesV on March 02, 2016, 09:28:00 AM

my oven has 8 stations and I use 100 bulbs. 4-100's is sufficient in warm weather and my shop isn't heated, so not much activity in the winter.

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: monterey on March 02, 2016, 10:10:00 AM

I don't trust my electrical skills so the oven is only used in the back yard at least 15 feet from the house!    :)

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: goobersan on March 02, 2016, 07:32:00 PM

Dannon, Do you have a snapdisc or controller?

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Dannon on March 09, 2016, 01:43:00 PM

Does it matter if the bulbs are frosted or should they be the clear ones?
Thanks

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Robertfishes on March 09, 2016, 08:25:00 PM

I dont know..its the heat from the bulb we need. I have used the clear glass and the cool white ones..both put out enough heat to get the oven over 160 degrees.

Title: Re: Now oven bulbs
Post by: Dannon on March 10, 2016, 08:04:00 AM

Thanks guys, ordered some bulbs last night from 1000bulbs.com