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Two
issues: 1.) Storage of the material for long term. 2.)Temperature of
the material you are using.
1.)For
storage, you want the material to be cool, but probably above
freezing.
2.)For
the other you need a controlled environment. Build an insulated box from
cardboard that will house your epoxy mixer. Cut two doors in it one for
the pump handle and one big enough you can hold a container under the nozzles
when you pump out your Jeffco. Get a simple 120 volt baseboard heater
thermostat and wire it to a standard light bulb socket. Use a 40 watt bulb
and find a spot inside your box for the bulb and thermostat.
Make removable insulated covers for your two doors to keep the heat in when
you're not accessing the material. Plug the bulb/thermostat in and set
your thermostat at a low setting then use a thermometer to adjust to get the
temps right.
The
only undue hazard would be to improperly wire/insulate your heating apparatus,
or to place the bulb directly against a flammable surface or the plastic
containers that could perhaps melt. I bought a drop light from an
auto parts store that has a wire cage housing for the bulb. I just set this on
the floor of the container and it has a good air barrier around
it.
John
Barrett
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Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 8:16 AM
Here is a good question -
I am building a IV-P in a heated garage.
Although very comfortable to work in, I cannot maintain 70 degrees as I would
like to for the Jeffco.
Does anyone know if there is a heater available,
or has anyone made something that works and is safe?
I have talked with a number of people and of
course I am concerned about spontaneous combustion even with a light/heat
source on a timer or thermostat.
I know the hardener ships as hazardous material -
is that because it is flammable?
Any thoughts or solutions are
appreciated.
Craig Blitzer
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