has anyone tried going china direct for heat blankets, i have a feeling that lots of the stuff available in north america is just chines mat cut to size with leads attached. anyone that thinks or know this to be a bad idea please say so, if not ill throw out an email and get some pricing.
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/silicon-heating-blankets.html
I just got an email back from one of these companys. they quoted me $140 a blanket, but they have a minimum order of 10 pieces. I already have a set from MEI, but thought id check into it for future purchases. I paid $275 each from MEI. but considering Jim from MEI is super nice, they have a great reputation and he speaks english, the extra money is worth it.
China direct?
Might as well just have your skis built there also.
Amen!
ya i know your right doughboy the only reason i really went looking is because the one and only time i delt with mei it wasn't the best experience. one blanket ended up costing me 420 bucks by the time it got to canada, a lot steeper that others seem to be paying and it took 8 weeks. i understand that small orders are not always priority but 8 weeks and a huge bill didn't rub me the right way. any other american companies worth working with??
I'll make you any kind of blanket you want, controllers too!
done. i would love to support someone here.
i need.
15" x 68" 240 Volt 3000 Watts 12.5 Amps.
84" Silicone Leads w/Tab (exits out the 15" side)
Pm me about payment and lead times!
I don't need one just yet.... hopefully soon. PM on its way
Any standard pricing you could post would be great to know. We are going to be getting new blankets soon too.
Question... Do you really need a 3000 watt blanket? The ones I normally build are 1400 watt 120VAC, they don't pull much current. Out of the press they get to 200*f no problem, in the press 250*f. I cure my skis at 180*f. Also what kind of 240 do you have single phase or two phase?
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i have been thinking about that a lot lately i have limited 240 receptacles in the shop and im not sure if i need the press blankets to be 240, im assuming it will take a little longer to get the board up to temp, also i just ordered some new pid and i got 25A SSR's for it will those still work? of would i have to go to smaller ones. building my first set up was a nightmare im not the best with this kind of stuff i managed to get er done after multiple schematics and attempts. My first blanket is a little worked and at 150 a pop im down to get 2 new ones but if im already running a 240 set up is it a stupid idea to go down to 120.....thoughts ????
Troubemaker, I really need heat blankets. I'd order them next week if you'd be willing to make me some. Sent pm with my contact info.
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[quote="olie25"]i have been thinking about that a lot lately i have limited 240 receptacles in the shop and im not sure if i need the press blankets to be 240, im assuming it will take a little longer to get the board up to temp, also i just ordered some new pid and i got 25A SSR's for it will those still work? of would i have to go to smaller ones. building my first set up was a nightmare im not the best with this kind of stuff i managed to get er done after multiple schematics and attempts. My first blanket is a little worked and at 150 a pop im down to get 2 new ones but if im already running a 240 set up is it a stupid idea to go down to 120.....thoughts ????[/quote
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Wow stellar job, saw your pics in the DIY post.
I'll be in contact for my next one.
Here are the new heat blankets that I'm building for Toddh77.
Thanks for the kind words! That was my first attempt at building a heat blanket and since then I have learned a lot. The first blanket worked great but the finish work wasn't up to my standards. I learned NOT to use chop strand fiberglass.
So awesome. Thanks for getting started, they look great!
Man, that's cheaper than I can make them! If I wasn't 90% of the way down the path with my own, you'd have 2 more orders. Nice work Trouble.
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