Anyone have any experience with external band heaters for heating plastic drums? I have a Gator Greaser parts washer that uses a 30 gallon steel drum equipped with a separator and a heating element which has corroded and begun to leak. The manufacturer will replace the whole thing (Steel drum, separator, heating element) for $1200. I'm looking for a cheaper, longer lasting solution and am considering getting a poly plastic 30 gallon drum and equipping it with a separate heating band like a Briskheat #DPCH13.
I'm just wondering if anybody has any experience with this product or one like it on a plastic barrel and how well it heats. Intuitively i wouldn't think a plastic drum would not conduct the heat very well.
I'm just wondering if anybody has any experience with this product or one like it on a plastic barrel and how well it heats. Intuitively i wouldn't think a plastic drum would not conduct the heat very well.