This thread has inspired me, and I’ve just seen Halfords has camping mats for £4 each, so I’ve ordered a couple to make coats for my HLT and kettle.
DIY Neoprene boiler / FV / Corny Jackets
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austenozzy
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I've got a similar setup. I got some 5mm EPA foam and some adhesive velcro strips off amazon (prob £12 i reckon) and a heat mat and inkbird from malt miller. I've just set it running, i'll see how it goes over the next day or two.
My heat mat is under the bucket - how long do you think will take to go up 1.5C to the target temp?
Next job will be to get an under counter fridge off FB marketplace and make a FV chamber. Need to make some room in the garage first! :-)
My heat mat is under the bucket - how long do you think will take to go up 1.5C to the target temp?
Next job will be to get an under counter fridge off FB marketplace and make a FV chamber. Need to make some room in the garage first! :-)
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The camping mats I've got have a foil side and a foam side. So the question is - foil on the inside or the outside?
Foil inside to retain any heat (i would think)
This is true, but the shiny side out looks better!
conorm
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Reflective (foil) insulation only works if there is an air gap. It'll do nothing pressed up against another surface. Saying that, you want it on the steeper side of the temperature gradient, so with it that way it won't make a noticeable difference. Outside for east of cleaning id suggest.
