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==Instructions==
 
==Instructions==
 
* Adjust the height of the standoff rails
 
* Adjust the height of the standoff rails
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* Bend
 
* Bend
 
* Profit
 
* Profit
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We now have three of these, one of which is 110V, and needs a step-down transformer to operate, the others (LHS-owned) are standard UK mains power.
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==Resources==
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1. [http://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/striph1.htm Using a Strip Heater] – an illustrated guide
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 3 December 2018

Strip heater
Stripheater.jpg
Model Clarke Model 500 Mk3
Sub-category Fabrication
Status Good working order
Consumables none
Accessories none
Training requirement no
Training link Unknown
ACnode no
Owner Unknown
Origin Unknown
Location Ground Floor, General Workshop

Instructions

  • Adjust the height of the standoff rails
  • Switch on
  • Put the acryllic on the standoff rails
  • Wait for the acryllic to go soft
  • Bend
  • Profit

We now have three of these, one of which is 110V, and needs a step-down transformer to operate, the others (LHS-owned) are standard UK mains power.

Resources

1. Using a Strip Heater – an illustrated guide