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.

Don't Let Cold Weather Hamper Your Concrete Curing

One of the most important aspects of curing concrete is keeping the temperature  between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Traditional solutions for this problem include using blankets or straw to keep concrete from freezing in cold weather; or simply delaying a concrete poor until fair weather arrives. For contractors seeking a more reliable long term solution, a PowerBlanket is a must have for every job site. 

The colder the temperature the concrete is exposed to, the longer it will take to set and reach its maximum strength. For example, concrete that is steady at 70 degrees Fahrenheit will set in approximately six hours. Concrete that is at 40 degree Fahrenheit will take 14 hours to reach maximum strength. In addition, concrete that cures at 70 degree Fahrenheit will be almost three times as strong as concrete curing at 40 degrees. Bottom line: for perfect concrete every time, use a PowerBlanket during the curing process.