good post, I have been using the old lite bulb in a stove pipe on a block of wood to chase moisture...Would u know the life span of these ceramic (Exo-terra-40 watt) bulbs? Most of the bulbs I have been using burn out quite quickly. Thanks
--- On Sun, 11/25/12, Reid <axius@telus.net> wrote:
> From: Reid <axius@telus.net>
> Subject: [Electric Boats] Re: Paint for ME0913
> To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 11:34 AM
> I think you will find this is gives
> you 40W of heat instead of 10W heat from a 60W bulb?
>
> http://www.ebay.ca/itm/EXO-TERRA-CERAMIC-HEAT-EMITTER-WAVE-HEATER-REPTILE-40W-/400218656258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2ee40e02&_uhb=1#ht_2399wt_1135
>
> JWID
>
> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com,
> m riley <mkriley48@...> wrote:
> >
> > zinc only protects steel because it is higher on the
> galvanic scale than steel. The white metal used for electric
> motors has zinc as one of its major components so no
> protection.
> > wooden boats are damp, best effort would be to reduce
> it, as it is attacking
> > all the components in the motor not just the case.
> > Old time remedy is to put a 60watt light bulb in a
> water tight fixture next to the motor and leave it plugged
> in at all times.
> > the heat dries out the motor if you have
> ventilation.
> > mike
> >
>
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