Wiring of parabolic heating elements.
1. I invite the mods to move this to OT; However, there are often some good wiring folks here. 2. I invite the safety police to go away, yeah, I know the rules, but sometimes I drive 5 MPH over the...
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Have another idea, thinking outside the box..
Found HERE for $58
That is a 1000W belly band drum heater, designed to wrap around the outside if a drum to heat oils and fluids in winter. Includes adjustable T-stat. With some creative thought you could either wrap around part of the stove then create a "cover" to hide it or might be able to attach to the inside of the stove via high temperature silicone caulking (silicone will transfer heat from the band to the metal).
Add in flicker lights for "ambience"
The also make 1200W versions.
As someone also mentioned, it will take a long time to heat cast iron..
Found HERE for $58
That is a 1000W belly band drum heater, designed to wrap around the outside if a drum to heat oils and fluids in winter. Includes adjustable T-stat. With some creative thought you could either wrap around part of the stove then create a "cover" to hide it or might be able to attach to the inside of the stove via high temperature silicone caulking (silicone will transfer heat from the band to the metal).
Add in flicker lights for "ambience"
The also make 1200W versions.
As someone also mentioned, it will take a long time to heat cast iron..
