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it works by heating the 2 metal strip of metal and then you put the acrylic on them then wait for 2mins then take the acrylic carefully off then start bending it into your favorite shape

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What does perspex do on a strip heater?

Perspex can be softened and shaped using a strip heater. The strip heater heats the Perspex material to a malleable state, allowing it to be bent or formed into the desired shape.


How does a pool heater work?

A pool heater typically uses either gas or electricity to generate heat, which is then transferred to the pool water through a heat exchanger. The heated water is circulated back into the pool to raise the overall temperature. The heater can be adjusted to maintain a desired temperature setting for the pool.


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Why does a bimetallic strip curve when it is heated or cooled?

"A bimetallic strip is made of two different metals stacked in a thin strip. Because different metals expand at different rates, one of the metals expands more than the other when the strip gets hot. This makes the strip coil and uncoil in response to changes in temperature=As the room temperature drops below the desired level, the bimetallic strip coils more tightly, and the glass tube tilts. A drop of mercury closes an electric circuit that turns the heater on. As the room temperature rises above the desired level, the bimetallic strip uncoils slightly, becoming larger. The drop of mercury rolls back in the tube, opening the electric circuit and the heater turns off."==Quote from Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Physical Science Textbook=


How can a bimetallic strip be used to regulate temperature?

A bimetallic strip is two different metals glued together. When the temperature changes each metal expands (or contracts) but by different amounts, so the strip as a whole ends up bending. This bending property can be used to turn on (or off) a heater switch.

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What does a strip heater mean?

It is an electric heater, with the heating elements in a straight line (a strip)


What does perspex do on a strip heater?

Perspex can be softened and shaped using a strip heater. The strip heater heats the Perspex material to a malleable state, allowing it to be bent or formed into the desired shape.


How do you use a strip heater?

A strip heater is typically used to heat surfaces for applications like plastic bending or sealing. To use a strip heater, you would place the object to be heated on top of the strip heater and turn it on. The heat generated by the strip heater will soften the material, allowing it to be formed or sealed as needed.


What is a strip heater used for?

bending acrylic


Where can you purchase hot strip heaters?

Restaurant and bar supply retailers would be a possible place that you could purchase a hot strip heater. Web restaurant store has their own website which would be your best bet for purchasing a hot strip heater.


What is the machine used to bend acrylic in a straight line?

A strip heater


What is the use of a strip heater?

Say you have water travelling through tubes, and you wish to heat that water as it goes... Attaching a strip heater around that tube would enable you to regulate the temperature of the water passing through.


What is used for line bending acrylic plastic?

A Hot Wire Strip Heater


How hot is a strip heater?

over 100 degrees c so don't touch it.


What is the function of a mains lead in a strip heater?

The mains lead in a strip heater serves as the primary power supply connection between the heater and the electrical outlet. It is typically a flexible insulated cable that carries the electrical current from the source to the heating element within the heater. The mains lead is essential for providing the necessary power for the heater to generate heat and maintain the desired temperature. It is important to ensure that the mains lead is properly connected and in good condition to prevent any electrical hazards or malfunctions.


How do you remove a heater core in an 1989 Nissan Micra?

First remove the dashboard to access the heater box and core! Then reversal of strip down to rebuild.


How do you calculate amp draw if you have a 25KW strip heater?

Divide 25,000 by the supply voltage to get the current.