Get Out on the Highway and Keep Your Motor Runnin’

There are parts of the world that see temperatures dip below zero, and those same parts of the world utilize vehicles, boats, planes and many other mechanical wonders housing engines. Those sturdy engines get cold, and starting them (or attempting to) in sub-zero temps is hard on the equipment. Utilizing an engine warmer has many advantages for both the equipment and the end user (the one trying to start that freezing engine).

A weatherproof, outdoor heating blanket such as the PowerBlanket offers a simple solution with several advantages to this cold weather problem. Owning large equipment that requires engines to start and stop several times a day in unflattering climates can pose frustration to the driver, pilot, or operator, and result in lost productivity. If an engine won't start due to chilly weather and even chillier coolant, using an engine warmer (also known as a block heater) eliminates the hassle of waiting for the sun to shine or some other form of Lady Luck to come along and magically warm the engine. Engine warmers using the technology of the PowerBlanket need only an outlet to plug into and presto, your engine stays warm with minimal need for electricity. An engine warmer not only keeps your engine's fluids warm, but your engine as well, reducing wear and tear on the motor and ultimately prolonging the life of most engines.

Using a reliable PowerBlanket engine warmer is a great way to help the environment as well. Often the rapid heat produced by an engine warmer aids in the initial vaporization of fuel in the engine. This translates to reduced pollution, as poor fuel vaporization causes higher emissions.

Clearly an engine warmer can eliminate the hassles of stalled and frigid engines. Frustration and worry are something you can leave behind you as you make tracks on the highway and keep your motor running!

PowerBlanket Barrel Heaters Protect Materials

PowerBlanket barrel warmers are a great solution for contractors running into freezing problems during the winter months. For paint, tar, spec concrete, hydraulic fluid etc., to stay the correct consistency, it is important to keep your materials above freezing.

The barrel warmer is the perfect solution to cold or freezing temperatures. Sized for 55, 30, and 5 gallon buckets and barrels, there is a solution for every sized job. The built in thermostat is adjustable to accommodate the heat requirements of the barrel contents. The PowerBlanket comes ready to use and plugs directly into a 120V outlet. Up to four PowerBlanket barrel warmers can be plugged together.

When painting in cold weather, it is important to check the curing temperature of the paint. Most exterior latex paints cure at 50° F. At cold temperatures, paint that takes longer to cure has a higher likelihood of damage occurring to the soft film due to rain, snow and condensation. To prevent this, look for specialized paint such as Graham's Elite and Aqua Borne Ceramic™ Exterior products. These paints can cure at temperatures as low as 34° F and can be used in conjunction with PowerBlanket barrel warmers to complete winter jobs without damage to your workmanship.