Anyone here own a *bucket* heater

**pingable** · 04-14-2009, 04:11 PM

My Mytee already has a inline heater. I generally like things *hotter* so what I`ve done in the past is to take out 2 stock pots.....boil me up some hot water and mix in in with hot water that I`ve poured from the tap. Which makes things nice and hot.....

It`s somewhat of a b1$ch in doing it in this fashion however....

Been looking at this *bucket* - wand heaters . Probably won`t as hot or efficient, but at $50 a pop for each, I could just fill up 2 5 gal buckets and let it to it`s thing while I grab supplies.

Anyone own one ?

**Mr. Clean** · 04-14-2009, 04:55 PM

I`ve got an Allied Precision model 742G. Bought it sometime last year, can`t put my hand on the invoice for a date, but have only used it a couple of times.

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 04-14-2009, 05:04 PM

Get one of those 300 watt fish tank heaters.

Secure a copper pipe into one of your buckets vertically to protect the heater and to help radiate the heat. (insert the heater into this, its glass. Remove when not needed)

I have hot water in my garage from my house water heater. Very cheap to install.

**pingable** · 04-14-2009, 05:14 PM

fish tank heater. Now that`s thinking outside the box...

The immersion heaters are general all metal wands - similar in construction to let`s say a metal charcoal heater...1000W as well. more juice.

Never did think about having a hot water lined pulled --- tired of plastering, painting, sanding ;-) I`m done with my DIY days, even though I can do a better job ....and a good contractor of any varient is hard to find in these parts of NYC ;-)

Took me about 6 months to find the *perfect tilesetter*.

**imported_Jakerooni** · 04-14-2009, 05:25 PM

If you want hotter than the 210* the Mytee`s get up to step up to a Steamer. They average around 315* or so. Although I`ve personally never came across anything out there at all (and trust me I`ve seen just about everything) that would need any hotter than the 210* of the mytee.

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 04-14-2009, 05:26 PM

My only concern with the high powered heaters is melting the buckets.

$300 for a handyman to run two copper pipes run from my basement into the garage for hot and cold water.

I was lucky, it was a straight 18 foot run to the garage. No plaster/paint.

**imported_smprince1** · 04-14-2009, 05:44 PM

I use one, it`s not suitable for plastic buckets though.

I put 2.5 gallons of water in a large metal stock pot, insert the immersion heater, and let it sit. After I`ve finished vacuuming and pretreating the carpets, the water is fully hot enough.

I think I paid about $20 for mine. It`s got a perforated flat disk that sits on the bottom. I can`t remember where I bought it, some janitorial/carpet cleanning supply house I believe.

**Mr. Clean** · 04-14-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by smprince1

I use one, it`s not suitable for plastic buckets though.

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From the box:

1000 Watts of Power
Will Heat Water to Over 180 Degrees
Complete With Stainless Steel Guard
Will Not Harm Plastic Containers
Great For 5 Gallon Buckets

**imported_smprince1** · 04-14-2009, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

From the box:

1000 Watts of Power
Will Heat Water to Over 180 Degrees
Complete With Stainless Steel Guard
Will Not Harm Plastic Containers
Great For 5 Gallon Buckets

I meant the one I use isn`t suitable for plastic buckets. It has no guard, the heating element is a perforated disk that sits right on the bottom of the bucket. But, it costs about half of compared to this style.

**Mr. Clean** · 04-14-2009, 06:48 PM

smprince1, I guessed that based on your stated purchase price. I wanted to contrast/compare the Allied Precision product.

**pingable** · 04-15-2009, 06:56 PM

I`m going to have to search for grouse`s old postings. I recall there was a magic temp. when it came down to fibers...

**dsms** · 04-15-2009, 09:03 PM

Simple solution to your problem :

IF your using regular hard water out of a hose for the wash process (I only use the DI water when doing a final rinse) than fill up your buckets in your kitchen sink using the warm water from the faucet instead, its the same water that you would fill your buckets up with anyways.

During winter this saves my hands from frostbite when using the 2 bucket method!!!

**Dan O** · 04-15-2009, 10:39 PM

I used one years ago when I had a non heated Karcher extractor. They do the job, and they are safe in buckets. The one I used was called an immersion heater and would boil the water if left on long enough. I looked at my Mytee manual and it says not to exceed 160F in the solution tank, so you might want to be careful with the temps.

Dan