Re: What kind of Hair Dryer for DC Defrost/Heat..

["Vince" <patrdist@raex.com>]

Mark wrote:

> I recall reading of people using Hair Dryers and was wondering what
> kind you could use? Is there anything special to look for like one with
> no added features? I already have the switch and relay wired to proper
> rated equipment so I don't have to worry about the AC rated switch on
> the hair dryer. Also I currently have 144vdc and will have 156vdc soon.
> Is it possible to run two dryers in series so it's safer or lasts
> longer, or does it matter? If anyone has any alternate suggestions that
> would work better/safer please let me know. 

I don't know about better/safer, but I've used the guts of those little ceramic disk heaters along with a Radio Shack temp module like 
this as a controller:

http://support.radioshack.com/support_supplies/doc9/9755.htm


Vince