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.

Outdoor Heating for Those "Hard to Reach Places"

During winter's cold months, it’s downright uncomfortable to go outside. It's only natural to avoid leaving the warmth of your home rather than braving the frigid temperatures outside. But, if you knew there was warmth waiting for you it might not be so bad. PowerBlankets can provide this warmth for places where heat typically isn’t available. It’s no different than hopping in to a nice warm bed where the electric blanket has done it’s warm-up job. PowerBlankets can provide heat to prevent the problems that the cold conditions can cause.

Acting as insulating curing blankets for freshly poured concrete, PowerBlankets can extend the pouring season or make jobs possible when freeze might otherwise set in. They are excellent for throwing over that block wall that hasn’t cured yet, enabling you to accomplish tasks that you otherwise might have had to wait till spring to complete. These outdoor heating blankets are also great as engine warmers. Need to run errands but don’t want to wait long for that warm up time? If a garage isn’t an option, PowerBlankets will dramatically cut that time.

PowerBlankets are also designed as barrel warmers for any tasks that may require the contents to be kept from freezing. They are very effective for times when you need to thaw ground for any reason. During the winter time, ground thaw is a common use for PowerBlankets.

These weatherproof, outdoor heating blankets will stand up to the conditions and help you with the projects you need to complete. Take a look at these versatile heating blankets and let them simplify your life and help you to be more productive.

PowerBlankets Offer a Variety of Benefits

The cold weather has fully and officially arrived. Have you stocked up on firewood? Have you prepped the cars for Jack Frost? What about the little things that are often overlooked? Have you provided for the horses' water to not freeze? What about the car that has trouble starting in very cold weather? If you're not sure how to accomplish all these tasks, you may want to invest in some PowerBlankets.

PowerBlankets are durable outdoor electric blankets designed to accomplish several demanding jobs. Covering a fresh concrete pour is one of the primary purposes. These insulated curing blankets will protect against freeze, and provide the means for the concrete to cure to specific standards in a certain amount of time. In todays “go go” world, PowerBlanket concrete curing blankets can make the difference between proceeding with a project or losing time and money by waiting for the weather to clear. These outdoor heating blankets are also great as engine warmers for those well-traveled cars that need a little TLC.

PowerBlankets provide snowmelt in smaller areas as well and have many uses around the house or farm. They can even serve as a warmer for anyone who has to work in the field or as a barrel warmer for the animals' water. Small PowerBlankets serve as an ideal snowmelt system if you have a small area to melt such as in front of your door on the porch.

Don’t over look these convenient outdoor heating mats/blankets so you're prepared when the cold hits. 

Work Doesn’t Have to Stop in the Winter

Folks have come to realize over the years that things do slow down in the winter. The elements stack up against us, preventing us from being as productive as we can be in warmer times. Work doesn’t have to stop however. We have tools at our disposal to help us carry on the work that needs to be done. One of these handy items is PowerBlankets, which are durable outdoor heating blankets (or mats).

What can you do with these? PowerBlankets are typically used for covering a fresh pour of concrete to aid in concrete curing. The heating mats are also ideal for livestock. Placing a PowerBlanket under or around your horses' water trough prevents the water from freezing. These rugged heating mats also make handy barrel warmers. The many uses of PowerBlankets is limited only by your imagination.

PowerBlankets also are designed as engine warmers. Place one over your car's engine if you want to protect it from freeze damage or just get a head start in warming up on those cold winter mornings. Think of a PowerBlanket as a weatherproof electric blanket that can be used in a wide variety of applications.

Workers in the field or on the job site would also love a way to stay warm. When the elements might otherwise dictate a day off, the use of PowerBlanket outdoor heating blankets can allow for work to be done that otherwise may not be completed. I hear Santa is taking some for the reindeer this year. Do you know how cold it gets out there?

Outdoor Heating Blankets Will Thaw Frozen Hose Water

It never fails that each time a cold snap hits, gardens and yards across America are put to bed. This also means that the household garden hose is coiled up like a snake waiting to pounce, is placed with all the other gardening tools. What happens if you need water outside during the winter? You usually haul a cumbersome, oversized bucket heavy with water to wherever you need the H2O. If you invested in an outdoor heating blanket, using your outdoor water would be a cinch. Insulated blankets designed specifically for outdoor use, can ease any frozen burden you encounter during the long cold months. Outdoor heating blankets are meant to withstand the vigorous demands of rugged outdoor projects and can be driven on, pulled on, dragged through mud and snow, and refolded until its next use. The electric blanket can be used in all kinds of weather, including any type that produces precipitation. The outdoor heating blankets have been designed to attach to one another to accommodate various size requirements you may have.

My parents have a hot tub on their back deck and are faced with the necessary task of emptying it at certain intervals for cleaning. After the water is drained, the next daunting winter task is to brave the elements and fill it back up. Year after year the water to the outside faucet is frozen over and the hose has to be hauled out for each use. Using an outdoor electric blanket might be a handy alternative to plugging in the hair dryer, bundling up and standing by the faucet as they blow hot air hoping for some water to drip! 

Electric Outdoor Heating Blankets For Your Pets

Winter always comes too fast, even faster for my horses and dogs that live outside, so this year I decided to investigate the PowerBlanket. My neighbor told me about this outdoor heating blanket he had used for ground thaw. It sounded like a feasible option for my animals. I’d never thought of an outdoor heating blanket until I watched my loyal chocolate labs shivering this fall when the first snow hit. I got online and did some digging to find out more about the electric PowerBlanket.

This electric outdoor heating blanket has many uses, only one of them being a snug way to keep my pets happy and toasty in the cold temperatures. Many people use them for construction sites and curing concrete. And my neighbor found a nifty application using it as a way to thaw the ground he needed to dig around. But I wasn’t sure if the PowerBlanket would work for animals.

Sure enough, I found out that these are durable electric heating mats. They are even strong enough to drive over or bury under the ground. I felt confident the PowerBlanket could handle a few horse hooves and energetic labs jumping on them. On days that I am not using them for the animals, they will be handy to help thaw the ground around my various outdoor projects. I’m excited to test these outdoor heating blankets this winter and look forward to the peace of mind that will come from warm and happy animals. Even though they live outside, the harsh winter months shouldn’t be a bother anymore, now that they’ve got this energy efficient outdoor heating blanket.