Hi Kal,
Ive been using a similar prototype unit for just under a year, this was so successful and had so many people asking if I could make one for them this is why ive now started this venture
Ive never had a bulb blow or a fan fail in the prototype and the components used in the production units are higher quality.
The casing is stainless steel so you can bet its strong, you could stand on it and it wouldnt break! Ive dropped mine many times, the bulb is very secure and protected so wont break if dropped. The paint used is powder coat so is also very tough
I understand what you are saying about pre-heating times, perhaps us 1/8th off-road guys as just a little more rushed. There is no need to leave the sure-start fitted for 20-30 mins, the maximum time you would need to reach 200F is 12 mins, (220F is about the units max temp).
Thanks
John
Originally Posted by
Kalgard Racing
Lambchops, good luck with your product. It always good to see new ideas.
It is just apples and oranges here. Replacement Bulbs? Different tubes for different .21 engines. By the time you buy the unit, a couple tubes and a replacement bulb your over $100.00, and then you still have to buy more bulbs over time. How long does a bulb last? How long does the fan last? How much testing was done on these units. Can they be dropped?
You mentioned that most racers do not wait 15 minutes. That is where you are ging wrong. We have been using these heater all year now, and racers put them on up to 20-30 mins ahead. If I am racing or pitting a main, I just plug the heater in and go, it could be 15-30 min, it does not matter. Pre-Heating is what it is, it is temp, not time. There are just some things you are missing here since you have not been doing real world tests.
Good Luck to ya!