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Title: Bulbs for the hot box????
Post by: Mad Max on February 18, 2021, 07:34:40 PM: I've went threw my stash of bulbs, I have 6 working in the hot box, I need more for later.
I don't want to change my setup.
Where can I get some at a good price?, 5.00 to 7.00 dollars seams high on Amazon?

EDIT sorry 150 w is what I have, 100w or 200w would work
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Post by: Bvas on February 18, 2021, 07:45:38 PM: What kinda bulbs are ya running?
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Post by: kennym on February 18, 2021, 08:04:56 PM: Used to be able to get rough service bulbs at auto parts stores when the outlawed bulbs before
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Post by: Mad Max on February 18, 2021, 09:15:57 PM: Thanks Bvas I Edit thread
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Post by: Bvas on February 18, 2021, 10:34:36 PM: Three bucks at Walmart

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Post by: jess stuart on February 18, 2021, 10:38:35 PM: Anyone tried the ceramic heat bulbs? They supposedly last much longer than regular bulbs.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2021, 03:49:05 AM: I recently bought 100 watt bulbs at Ace hardware. Was like $5.00 for 4 pack
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2021, 07:29:29 AM: I get 200 watters at Menards thinking 2.50 3 of them gets me about 130 degrees.
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Post by: Mad Max on February 19, 2021, 08:05:17 AM: Going to wal-mart today Bvas :thumbsup:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2021, 08:14:27 AM: I think Flem uses an electric heater strip of some sort connected to his high tech temperature control.
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Post by: Flem on February 19, 2021, 10:39:39 AM: If you have to buy bulbs, might as well get something made for heat output. Like infrared bulbs, or better yet infrared ceramic heat emitters. The best light heat source I used was halogen puck lights from the Habitat for Humanity store. Four 15watt and two 25watt, would get to 180deg no problem.
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Post by: Longcruise on February 19, 2021, 01:50:25 PM: I use four 200w in a foam insulated oven with a Bingham inline thermostat. Cycles perfectly and runs 165 to 170. I bought extra bulbs but using the last four now.

I'd like to get rid of the oven and go with heat strips but they seem kinda iffy.
Title: Re: Bulbs for the hot box????
Post by: Mad Max on February 19, 2021, 02:01:11 PM: Quote from: Longcruise on February 19, 2021, 01:50:25 PM
I use four 200w in a foam insulated oven with a Bingham inline thermostat. Cycles perfectly and runs 165 to 170. I bought extra bulbs but using the last four now.

I'd like to get rid of the oven and go with heat strips but they seem kinda iffy.

Me too
Light bulbs been good so far :thumbsup:
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Post by: Longcruise on February 19, 2021, 02:52:03 PM: I'm wanting to circulate the interior air and might try one of those battery powered fan modules made for RV refrigerators.
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Post by: Bivyhunter on February 20, 2021, 12:19:40 PM: I buy them by the case at the Dollar Store. Guess how much they cost? 😂
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Post by: Mad Max on February 20, 2021, 12:24:10 PM: How many watts are the bulbsHunter
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Post by: goobersan on February 20, 2021, 05:13:07 PM: A science & surplus store is where I found a 120v fan. Wired it to run all the time for even heat, let the bulbs cycle with temp control. Can find all kinds of bulbs at the box stores in wisconsin.