I am a Comp Heat fan obviously, but I understand those looking for a cheaper option. The only other way I would do it is with a heat gun. All this other ways will eventually cost more than the Comp Heat Heater. It will last for many years if handled properly. The Fan light Bulb idea concerns me?? The Fan? The Bulb? and casing look fragile, not to mention bulky. I just think in the long run, the Comp Heater will be less frustration and easy to use. I do not want to be at a race and have the fan die, bulb go bad etc. Not to mention, Comp heat is a no brainer to use, just plug it in a walk away.

The heat guns and "Bullet Fan" have to chance of over-heating and possibly ruin the seals and o-rings in the motor/carb.

I just think the cheapest route is to buy the best the first time Comp Heat does something the fans and hair dryers can't do also and that is allow the heat to spread internally into the motor and not just heat the head or exterior. There is reason the Pro's are BUYING (Not being given to) the Comp heater