Cold Weather Ops

[Dorsal]

Aerotherm also works with any plane and therefor should keep it's resale value (if that is of any concern). My wife got me the whole setup as a Christmass preasent a few years back, good women

[n85ae]

I have a Reiff system on my engine, BUT I don't use it except rarely ... I
prefer the milkhouse heater via dryer duct. It keeps the engine nice and
warm but not hot and I don't fret about baking something like I do if I
leave the Reiff system plugged in. If I'm in a hurry to preheat and it's all
cold I plug everything in and hope the hangar breaker doesn't pop.

Regards,
Jeff

[Flybyjim]

perhaps I missed this, where do you get the cell switch?

[Paul Z]

Both Aerotherm and Reiff sell them.
Reiff’s is less expensive.

perhaps I missed this, where do you get the cell switch?

Here is a you tube on the Aerotherm Remote Cell Phone Relay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8t6CsfYFRA

[Paul Z]

Well I bought a good Space Heater to Pre-Heat my plane. I can’t justify a Aerotherm heater just a little pricey considering I might use it 10 times in a year. Dallas just normally doesn’t get that cold. However, I like the idea of using a heater under 40 degrees to reduce my time sitting on the tarmac waiting for it to warm up. I am planning on getting one of the Cell Phone Switches, that way I can turn it on when I leave for the airport, and by the time I get there it will be ready to fly. Any recommendations? GSM makes a switch, Aerotherm sell the RCS & RCS2, Switchbox makes one. Any recommendations????

[jiott]

I beleive Sporty's also sells one.

[jiott]

This question is more related to damp, rainy weather. I am in an uninsulated, unheated hangar where I know the humidity is very high in damp rainy Portland weather. I am already noticing a few unplated, unpainted steel hardware starting to develop some rust.

What are your suggestions? There is power available and I have thought of running a 75 watt light bulb continuously in the cockpit near the floor with the doors closed. Is it safe? Will it make enough heat to keep the humidity down?

[Paul Z]

Looking at the Cell Switches I have found. In trying to do a comparison, the Switchbox looks like the best value to me 2 outlets, and 15 Amps. What do y’all think? Does anyone have a Switchbox?

Switchbox : $299, 2 Outlets, 120V / 15 Amps, Activation via: Cell Phone, App, or Text Message http://switchboxcontrol.com/the-switch-box/

Aerotherm RCS: $299, 2 Outlets , 120 V / ?? Amps, 1,800 Watts, Activation via: Cell Phone, or Text Message
http://aerothermheaters.com/products/rcs

Aerotherm RCS2: $399, 1 Outlets , 120 V / ?? Amps, 2,100 WattsActivation via: Text On/Off Message
http://aerothermheaters.com/products/rcs2

Sporty’s Cell Switch: $295, 2 Outlets , 120 V / 10 Amps, Activation via: Cell Phone, or Text Message
http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/16850

Reiff GSM Cellular Remote: $189, 1 Outlets , 120 V / ?? Amps, 1,800 Watts, Activation via: Cell Phone On/Off,
http://www.reiffpreheat.com/GSM-SWITCH.htm

[Esser]

A bit cheaper option....if it works as advertised:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-110V-220V...-/181276725878


If you have wifi in your hangar this would work too.
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Automat...d_sim_sbs_hi_9

[n85ae]

My milkhouse heater has been running all winter non-stop ... Thermostat set
to trip around 40F in the hangar. Never have to call it to wake it up, it's cheap,
it's easy, and it doesn't need cellular service either

Spent under $50 for the heater and ALL the ducting, have been using it for
over 5 years on my plane, and PREFER it over my complete Reiff system which
is installed on my engine (pad heater plus bands)

Cheaper is better!

Jeff