Is this hot enough that if I used it on an asphalt or blacktop driveway (to melt snow &amp; ice), it would damage the driveway?
628063
Yes, if you leave it it one place for too long...it could leave a scorch mark.
2222596
If heat and/or safety is of concern, I would definitely look elsewhere. The exterior frame, especially the front door glass of this oven gets exceptionally hot and could cause burns. (both my wife and I have been burned). Children should not be allowed to operate this oven or even come close to it when it is running.
1033150
I'd say no, cause it might burn. Essentially it's a foil with a little bubble wrap in between. It does reflect the temp. I'm using it on a slider, the metal part which gets cold and it does get cold and reflects the cold from it, so much so that I put bubble wrap over it. But with a radiator, it might melt or start a fire verses reflecting the heat from it.Hope this helps.
460045
I suggest contacting Heat Trak directly. My first thought is that the gravel will ruin/puncture the Heat Trak. I ddn't find it slippery at all and I did not secure it so I could move it a bit. Most likely I'll add a 2nd this year. One idea although it may be costly, would be to put radiant heat under the gravel walkway if you really want to melt the snow and ice. But I would think gravel would provide an uneven surface which would be less dangerous(?) than a smooth surface.
2158615
I have used mine several times during the winter, including once when it was snowing. It requires more fuel, but the insulation on helps out quite a bit and I didn't experience any significant issues.
399813
Tom I live in central upstate NY also and u don't have any more snow and ice than we do here. If it breaks you'll have hood damage to I would think. It is very well constructed and I would never worry about it breaking.
364884
I sprayed the outside of exhaust pipe on car, no issues whatsoever, and obviously exhaust pipe gets quite hot. I cannot confirm that the spray would withstand the heat from a wood burning stove, but I believe it should be able to.
2264694
It does heat the engine, but not as much as a frost plug. I installed mine on the bottom of the oil pan, and it works good for me. I live in Minnesota, we get pretty cold. I set the timer to have it heating 4 hours before I leave for work. It definitely comes up to temp quicker, and since the oil pump pick up is in the oil pan, it is picking up hot, more fluid, oil. The heat will transfer to the block. Make sure you grind down to bare metal in the spot it will adhere to, and do not plug this in unless it is stuck to something. It has to be able to transfer the heat, otherwise it will over heat in seconds. It does heat the engine, but not as much as a frost plug. I installed mine on the bottom of the oil pan, and it works good for me. I live in Minnesota, we get pretty cold. I set the timer to have it heating 4 hours before I leave for work. It definitely comes up to temp quicker, and since the oil pump pick up is in the oil pan, it is picking up hot, more fluid, oil. The heat will transfer to the block. Make sure you grind down to bare metal in the spot it will adhere to, and do not plug this in unless it is stuck to something. It has to be able to transfer the heat, otherwise it will over... » Read More It does heat the engine, but not as much as a frost plug. I installed mine on the bottom of the oil pan, and it works good for me. I live in Minnesota, we get pretty cold. I set the timer to have it heating 4 hours before I leave for work. It definitely comes up to temp quicker, and since the oil pump pick up is in the oil pan, it is picking up hot, more fluid, oil. The heat will transfer to the block. Make sure you grind down to bare metal in the spot it will adhere to, and do not plug this in unless it is stuck to something. It has to be able to transfer the heat, otherwise it will over heat in seconds. « Show Less
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No. It can reach temperatures of 165 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit which would likely damage something. I've never dared to take the risk.
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I used it for one season with a electric snow blower. So think it is possible for an electric lawn mower seeing how each are pretty much similiar being the plug ins being used. Just be careful with the duration of time that you used the cable for since they the plug in ends can catch fire. Used mine on the electric snow blower I had for the winter season and noticed the plug in end where you place it onto the working application itself was on fire that resulted in the end being melted with black brown stain left. So it can just make sure about theduration x frequency of use with the cable just speaking on what I went through with it myself. I used it for one season with a electric snow blower. So think it is possible for an electric lawn mower seeing how each are pretty much similiar being the plug ins being used. Just be careful with the duration of time that you used the cable for since they the plug in ends can catch fire. Used mine on the electric snow blower I had for the winter season and noticed the plug in end where you place it onto the working application itself was on fire that resulted in the end being melted with black brown stain left. So it can just make sure about theduration x frequency of... » Read More I used it for one season with a electric snow blower. So think it is possible for an electric lawn mower seeing how each are pretty much similiar being the plug ins being used. Just be careful with the duration of time that you used the cable for since they the plug in ends can catch fire. Used mine on the electric snow blower I had for the winter season and noticed the plug in end where you place it onto the working application itself was on fire that resulted in the end being melted with black brown stain left. So it can just make sure about theduration x frequency of use with the cable just speaking on what I went through with it myself. « Show Less
67407
Maybe if it is only a small repair with less than 12 square in total at one time heated--any more and it would not keep warm (I'm guessing here That you are not starting with frozen blacktop. If so probably divide by three 12/3 = 4 in long crack.
758762
NO!! It will only get between 45-50 degrees. Just hot enought for it to melt ice. Sorry!
2027361
Yes! The black area of the outer bowl gets warm but the metal rim gets extremely hot. Just use it with care.
686931
It works really well-- it gets really hot. Because of my injury, I was told it's better to use ice unless I need to warm y shoulder up-- it gets warm after a minute or two.
1126955
I Would not spray it on exhaust or anything that heats up. It's basiclly a semi soft robbery coating.
2279051
Mine only gets warm enough to melt the snow which only has to be above 32 F, it does not get very warm but it does work.
1867740
Yes but unsure if it safe for pets/humans? I believe that it gets up to 80 degrees. Very effective on snow and ice.