Bucket/barrel Heater/cooler - Under $65. -58 To 210f

[countryguy]

My Son and I just purchased a Caswell Nickel and copy-chrome (cobalt) plating kit. The 3Gal version. The bucket heaters are required for parts of the process that require a heated electrolyte (?) plating bath with the part inside.

I did not want to spend much... And figured I could do it cheaper/better. Ended up w/ the item below. I thought it came out pretty nice. Parts are noted in the pics themselves.

Part 1) 1Kwatt heater.
amazon $13
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006IX8AA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Part 2) $39 Temperature Control Range : -50~99 °C / -58~210 ° F
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011296704?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Misc parts: ($10?) An old Line cord, some high temp Silicone, PVC pipe and cap to fit your need. I should have gone a bit smaller! Mom & Pop place w/ limited selection. I strive to keep my $$ local as I can.
-The unit has a temp controller with a dual 120Vac plug . 1 for heating. 1 for cooling.
- Ran buckets for several hours tonight and all seemed well.

 

[brino]

Hey Country Guy,

Looks like an interesting and useful build.
I can't wait for some photos of your plating.

Thanks for posting!
-brino