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  1. chevelle68

    Heated cure tunnel, non combustion

    Everyone's right so far. The reason for the heated tunnel is that the hybrid water based formula, when applied at 135*F, takes 20 min. to cure at ambient air temp. We are concerned with dry time in the winter time, not so much with the fall/spring. Maybe it makes sense to just force air circ. in...
  2. chevelle68

    Heated cure tunnel, non combustion

    I know, but it's not up to me to empty them and there will still be residual propane inside that is an issue. Tough one!!!
  3. chevelle68

    Heated cure tunnel, non combustion

    Sorry...I should have been more descriptive. New on this site lol..The product is empty and partially full propane tanks, which is why I am trying to avoid "extremely hot" surfaces and discharges just in case something happens. Need something that isn't too hot to case an explosion but will heat...
  4. chevelle68

    Heated cure tunnel, non combustion

    Hi, need to build a heated tunnel to cure a painted product, but cant be direct fire heated? I was thinking of a boiler and running piping thru a heat exchanged to warm up the tunnel. Any other ideas out there, that would work better and be cost effective and not an explosion threat lol

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