Showing posts with label Electric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Electric. Show all posts

Friday, December 2, 2011

Obtain Superior 12Volt Cordless Drill Batteries For Your Electric Drill

Drilling works are easy to accomplish given the right tools and equipment. Hand-powered drills are used to make holes by revolving the drills with repeated rotary or hammering movement. There are many different tools completing the drill family each intended for a particular purpose.

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Drills are usually used in woodwork, metal works, construction and home improvement projects at home. There are also specially designed tools for medical, space missions, masonry, and constructions purposes.

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Cordless drill is an electric drill with the use of rechargeable batteries. It is similar to the featured of an AC main-powered drill. The configuration is designed as a hammer drill with a clutch setting for driving screws. They are, however, less useful than the corded type. They were made for drilling holes through joist and studs for the electrical and plumbing works. The handles are usually made from polymorph making it easier to mold a shape of a comfortable holder. The main part of the drill is usually made from polythene that can strongly withstand high temperatures.

Recently, cordless batteries were innovated to last longer and allows more drilling. Large diameter holes drain the cordless drills fast. In order for a worker to continue the work, he has to have spare battery packs. When the battery is drained, all is needed is to replace it. Otherwise, he has to wait for the drill to be charged and wait for an hour or more to continue with the task. Good news is there are fast charging batteries that only takes 10-15 minutes, but still a sure stoppage of work.

Before, cordless drills have interchangeable 7.2 battery packs. The development over the years came up with an increased battery charges. The most commonly used is the 18V and there are also higher voltage drills such as 24V, 28V, and 36V allowing the tool to create as much torque as main-powered drills. The use of nickel-cadmium batteries for these models have presented drawbacks because of limited battery life, self-discharging that will lead to short circuit caused by dendrite growth. There is also a trouble in the disposal since it is a hazardous material. Comparing the advantages such as short charging time, longer battery life, and lighter weight of battery. You can run the battery for one hour with a 20-minute charging instead of charging the battery for an hour and running it for 20 minutes.

A 12Volt Cordless drill batteries available in Nickel-Cadmium for a cordless drill kit in a compact design. A 12 volt drill will allow you to quickly drill into concrete walls. The voltage is the main indicator of the toll's worth. The 9.6V is the lowest and 18V as the highest.

Buy only the quality rechargeable or replacement batteries. It's advisable to compare prevailing prices to get the best rate possible. When shopping online, you can also see store and item ratings. It's best to check the best quality available in the market. It's easy to find and contact suppliers of low-cost batteries in no time.

Obtain Superior 12Volt Cordless Drill Batteries For Your Electric Drill

Looking for the best products and lowest prices on 12-Volt Cordless Drill Batteries? We compare the best products and show you the lowest prices online at the Drill Batteries Center

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Friday, September 16, 2011

A Review of the Heat Wave FES Series Portable Electric Heater

The Heat Wave FES series heater (by TPI, Corp. - formerly Fostoria Industries) is an electric heater designed primarily for the construction trades such as drywall workers, plumbers, electricians, finish workers and painters and general maintenance areas. Instead of using kerosene, diesel or propane, the Heat Wave heater offers the convenience of clean electric heat on the job site. No need for refueling.

What is the Heat Wave heater?

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The Heat Wave is a yellow drum-style forced air heater integrated into a portable cart with heavy-duty wheels and a push handle. Weighing about 65 lbs. the heater is about the same physical size as a baby stroller.

Following are the available Heat Wave models with specifications:

FES-1024-1CA 10 kW, 240V, 1 phase (42 amps, 34,130 BTU's)
FES-1520-3A 15 kW, 208V, 3 phase (42 amps, 51,195 BTU's)
FES-1524-3E 15 kW, 240V, 3 phase (36 amps, 51,195 BTU's)
FES-1524-1A 15 kW, 240V, 1 phase (63 amps, 51,195 BTU's)
FES-1548-3E 15 kW, 480V, 3 phase (18 amps, 51,195 BTU's)
FES-3048-3A 30 kW, 480V, 3 phase (36 amps, 102,390 BTU's)
FES-3060-3A 30 kW, 600V, 3 phase (30 amps, 102,390 BTU's)

Of these models, the most common is the FES-1024-1CA, which comes with a 10' cord set and range plug to fit most plug configurations found in homes behind electric clothes dryers and oven ranges. Nearly all residential job sites and most commercial sites will accommodate the 1 phase, 240V electrical requirement of the Model 1024. A dedicated 50 amp breaker is all that is required to handle its 42 amp draw.

The next most popular model is the FES-1524-1CA. This unit is also 240V, 1 phase, but draws 63 amps of power. Along with all the other models, this unit does not include a cord set. Contractors are required to buy their own range cable, found at most hardware and electrical supply houses.

All the other Heat Wave heater models are more typical of commercial and industrial sites having a wider range of power capacities such as 208V, 480V and 3 phase operating power requirements.

What are the advantages of the using this heater versus a fuel-fired heater?

- Completely portable. Take the heater from job to job, room to room.
- Clean, dry heat. No moisture, no contaminants, no noxious odors.
- Quiet operation. Salamander propane and kerosene heaters are noisy.
- Safe to leave unattended - unlike fuel-fired heaters.
- Thermostatically controlled. Can be left on overnight.
- Convenient heat. No need to refill tanks.

Who uses the Heat Wave heater?

- Drywall workers
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Painters
- Finish workers
- Carpet layers
- Restoration companies - refinishing, drying out flood-damaged areas, etc.
- Homeowners - DIY, garage heating
- Event planners - large tent heating
- Facilities Maintenance
- Offices needing temporary heat

Drywall workers tout the fact that the Heat Wave does not add moisture to the air, as do fuel fired heaters, which makes curing drywall mud especially difficult. This heater eliminates that problem. Likewise, painters benefit from shorter dry times and higher quality paint jobs.

How much area can the Heat Wave heat? How long will it take?

This depends on factors such as cubic feet of space, insulation and temperature rise desired. Heating 1000 sq. feet of space with a 10 kW unit from 40 degrees F to 60 degrees (a 20 deg. temperature rise) will take about 70 minutes. Twice that long for a 40 degree rise. Heating 1500 sq. feet requires about 150 minutes to raise the temperature 20 degrees and 210 minutes for a 40 degree rise. These estimates are based on a 15' ceiling height.

The 15 kW Heat Wave heater model emits more heat compare to the 10 kW heater (51,195 BTU's compared to 34,130 BTU's), so heat-up times will be shortened under the same conditions. The same holds true for the 30 kW model, which emits 102,390 BTU's.

How much does a Heat Wave heater cost?

Prices can range from under 0 to more than 00 for the 10 kW and 15 kW models, which is considerably more than a conventional forced air propane or kerosene salamander heater. However, when considering the time and cost of refilling tanks, the Heat Wave can easily pay itself off in a short amount of time.

A Review of the Heat Wave FES Series Portable Electric Heater

Scott Workman is President and owner of Infra-Red Products Supply, Inc. To learn more about the Heat Wave electric salamander heater, infrared heaters, garage heaters, patio heaters, radiant tube heaters and more, go to =>
http://www.infraredinfo.com and http://www.heatersunlimited.com

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