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Resin storage box.

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By Leew - 3/16/2013 11:14:52 AM

Hi all, newcommer here.  At the moment I am storing my resins ETC in my bedroom which I know is not ideal and would prefier to keep them in the workshop, the problem is that the workshop (insulated shed) can get very cold as I don't use it some weeks, I've seen the temp get as low as 3c in the cold spells we have been having and this can make resin etc go off.
I am considering making somekind of heated cabonet to store the resin in, perhaps a cupboard lined with 50mm Kingspan insulation.  Some form of small heating element and thermerstat to keep the tempreture of the cabonet above +15c to stop my expensive resins etc from perishing.  My fear is however is causing a fire, I know heat and flamable resins don't go togeather, especially if the thermerstat was to break and cause it to overheat.  so anyone have any tips on making a resin storage cabonet which will keep my resins at the correct storage temp and be safe?  Many thanks, lee.
By alebassa - 3/21/2013 8:28:35 AM

no, just standard bulb...

 

with two of these 100W each I can go to 70°C, of course if you need more temperature.. you need more power!