how to make an rc engine heater?
 

hi there,

i have been looking around for something to use to heat my engine up. because i live in the UK it is very cold sometimes and i have to start my car 2 or 3 minutes before the race so the engine is work at it's optimum temperature. i have heard of using a heat gun but is there a step by step guide of how to make your own heater that wraps around the engine?

many thanks

lewis

i have had a look at those heaters but it is a bit too much for what i need. it only has to be a little simple home made thing?

many thanks anyway

lewis

You can take a look into 1/10 EP tyre warmers.

Here you go.
12V hair dryer and a cardboard tube
cost are 22 usd for the dryer and some time

wouldn't that cook the hairdryer
and wouldn't there be a lot of heat loss
in that idea as u would need a good seal
what temp are u getting with that idea at the glow and the crank case
and what time frame

im also looking for a 12v hair drier or heat gun which i can carry to the track to warm/heat my engine up.

how hot can those 12v hair drier get?..

will only need it to get my engine warm enough to loosen up

The dryer gets her up to aprox 70C.
The engines I run are Werks and they have lightned cooling heads. The holes let the air flow thru wthout mutch resistance.
It could well be that other brands do not work this well but this is someting you will need to test out yourself.

It takes aprox 10 min to heat your engine

This fella is making them.

w w w.rcsurestart.co.uk

basically a 1:1 headlamp bulb, and a fan.

Get the competition heat. Believ me. You and your engines will thank you

I use the Hangar 9 heat gun. I think it's intended purpose is for sealing the monokote on airplanes, but it works fine for me. And, it's got nearly a 9ft cord with tip temperatures over 300f.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#heat-tape/=7lkciq

go to the second to last item on the page. DC voltage, flexable silicone rubber heat strips.

DC voltage is ideal for mobile and laboratory applications running on battery power. They work on metal and plastic tanks and have adhesive backing for sticking to very clean surfaces. Watt density is 5 watts/sq. in. They have 1-ft. wire leads for hardwiring. Max. heat output is 300° F. Exposure temperature range is -40° to +300° F.
Please specify 12 VDC or 24 VDC. I use a 7ah sealed battery in summer time will take engine to 200 in about 8 to 10 min check temp under cooling heat at cylinder do not let it get to hot.

1" x 5" is the one to use for 25.92$


note that i do not have one of these. I have this website and information from another poster on this site. And i have it saved because i plan on using it. Looks just dandy!!!

how do they work? do you just wrap them around the engine?

anyone got a real pic of it? not a animated pic

or a pic of it in action

i emailed him.