Description
Powerblanket’s 55-gallon drum heaters provide a range of heating solutions for warming and storing temperature-sensitive materials. Our patented design eliminates hot and cold spots by applying uniform full-coverage heat across the entire surface of the container, allowing users to keep their materials at the proper viscosity while remaining at specified thermal levels. Each drum heater can be equipped with either an adjustable or a fixed thermostat. Our 55-gallon drum heater comes in two voltages: 120 volts and 240 volts. Choose between three different thermal rating classes:
  • Powerblanket Lite - designed for light residential and industrial applications, low power density
  • Powerblanket - designed for any definitive heating applications, surrounded by a rugged vinyl shell, safe to use in temperatures as low as -20 F
  • Powerblanket Xtreme - designed for harsh climates, safe to use in temperatures as low as -40 F
All of our 55-gallon drum heaters come as an insulated full-wrap design with cinch straps to secure a tight fit. They’re also water-resistant and can be used on poly and steel drums. All Powerblanket products are ETL certified to UL, CSA, and CE safety standards.
Features
  • Adjustable from ambient to 145 ºF on PRO models
  • Hassle free, preset internal 100 °F temperature on RR Rapid Ramp models
  • Water resistant and safe for both steel & poly drums
  • Insulated full-wrap design and cinch straps to secure tight fit
  • Pro model has three individual heat zones and automatically adjusts to varying fluid levels
  • Safe for outdoor use
  • All models are certified by ETL to UL & CSA safety standards
Specs
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Model # BH55RR-80 BH55RR-100 BH55RR-120 BH55PRO BH55PROG BH55PRO-240V PBL55 PBL55F
Temperature control Internal Preset Internal Preset Internal Preset Programmable Digital Controller Programmable Digital Controller Programmable Digital Controller Internal Preset Internal Preset
Heated Dimensions 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 78" L x 11.3" H 82" L x 36" H
Finished Dimensions 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 82" L x 36" H 78" L x 11.3" H 82" L x 36" H
Heated Area 20.50 sq ft 20.50 20.50 sq ft 20.50 sq ft 20.50 sq ft 20.50 sq ft 6.12 sq ft 20.50 sq ft
Approximate product temperature 80º F (± 10º F) / 27º C (± 5º C) 100º F (± 10º F) / 38º C (± 5º C) 120º F (± 10º F) / 49º C (± 5º C) up to 145º F (± 5º F) / 63º C (± 3º C) up to 145º F (± 5º F) / 63º C (± 3º C) up to 145º F (± 5º F) / 63º C (± 3º C) 145° ± (10° F)/63°C (± 5° C) 145° ± (10° F)/63°C (± 5° C)
Fits container size 55 Gal / 208 L 55 Gal / 208 L 55 Gal / 208 L 55 Gal / 208 L 55 Gal / 208 L 55 Gal / 208 L 55 Gallon / 208 Liter Drum 55 Gallon / 208 Liter Drum
Container dimensions 23.3”D x 34.9”H/ 59 cm D x 89 cm H 23.3”D x 34.9”H/ 59 cm D x 89 cm H 23.3”D x 34.9”H/ 59 cm D x 89 cm H 23.3”D x 34.9”H/ 59 cm D x 89 cm H 23.3”D x 34.9”H/ 59 cm D x 89 cm H 23.3”D x 34.9”H/ 59 cm D x 89 cm H 23.3"D x 34.9"H 23.3"D x 34.9"H
Plug type 15 AMP Plug 15 AMP Plug 15 AMP Plug 15 AMP Plug 15 AMP Plug 15 AMP Plug 15 AMP Plug 15 AMP Plug
Voltage 120V 120V 120V 120V 120V 240V 120V 120V
Wattage 800W 800W 800W 800W 800W 800W 240W 400W
Amperage 6.67A 6.67A 6.67A 6.67A 6.67A 3.33A 2A 3.33A
Approximate weight 11 lbs / 5 kg 11 lbs / 5 kg 11 lbs / 5 kg 13 lbs / 6 kg 13 lbs / 6 kg 13 lbs / 6 kg 3 lbs / 1.5 kg 10 lbs / 5 kg

VISCOSITY REDUCTION BASICS

Viscosity is a complicated and sometimes confusing topic and understanding how to lower viscosity is a challenge during cold winter months. A fluid that is viscous will be thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency. Increased friction and/or increasing temperature will change viscosity.

Summary Conclusions

1. The Powerblanket 800 watt drum heater is 180% more effective than the 1200 watt 4 inch silicone band heater (110° F vs. 61° F) in achieving maximum water temperature.
2. The Powerblanket drum heater is 25% more efficient in power usage (660 watts vs. 880 watts) than the 4 inch silicone band heater.
3. The Powerblanket is 497% more effective than the 4 inch silicone band heater in preventing freezing from maximum achieved temperature if power is cut off (164 hours vs. 33 hours)

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