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Your cart is empty.PBL55F: The PBL55F is an insulated full coverage drum heater specifically designed to fit a 55 gallon drum and encasing it fully in Powerblanket's patented tough vinyl heating cover. The heater is built for use with 120 volts AC, drawing 3.33 amps thus producing 400 watts. It has a preset thermostat set to maintain up to a maximum 145 ºF / 63 ºC (± 10 ºF/5 ºC). The PBL55F full-coverage drum heaters allow you to safely control the temperature of expensive chemicals and other fluids; it delivers a barrier of directional heat where it’s needed most, the bottom 2/3rds of the drum, while still insulating the top third to help retain the heat – preventing fluids from freezing and maintaining optimal temperatures. This innovative heat-spreading technology insulates, protects and maintains heat in a wide variety of applications. And it's certified by ETL to UL & CSA safety standards.
Mark
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
Bought 4 of these. Didn't use them until this past Friday, which was 2 days after the 30 day return window. Wrapped 4 drums on a pallet inside the heated warehouse. Plugged them up and left them for the weekend. Checked them on Monday and the outside of the drums were maybe 5 degrees above the warehouse inside ambient temperature. The only way a drum could get warmed up to the advertised 145 degrees is if the warehouse ambient temperature was 140 degrees. $1,579.40 down the toilet. These blankets are 400 watts (3.3 amps) each. To actually warm a drum, you need at least 1500 to 1800 watts (12.5 to 15 amps). Don't waste your money on these blankets.
sandy
Reviewed in Canada on December 22, 2021
Great for warming up product and maintaining even temperature.
Robert Payne
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
I've bought blankets like this for years from a number of suppliers. In this particular order, I ordered two blankets. One blanket performed beautifully. The second blanket only got hot on the lower portion of the blanket. I was concerned that maybe the external controllers were bad, so I switched them between the "good" blanket and the "bad" blanket. But that didn't seem to be the issue. My advice is this: every make and model of these types of blankets seem to have a failure rate of about 50% in my experience. The good news on these is that they are inexpensive so if you need one that works, just buy two and you are more than likely covered. Why am I not more upset that there's a 50% failure rate? There is difficulty in manufacturing a flexible yet durable high powered heater. These types of things like to be inflexible. Roof top ice melting wires also have this problem. Flexible heat tape for pipes also has this problem. Could they fix them? Sure, but not at the prices the market will accept. And in reality, even if only half the blanket works, you will still get to the temperature you need - it may just take a while.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2019
Great product! Did exactly what I needed it to!
Midnight Dancer
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
I was so happy to receive this heated cover for my hot water heater. I am in New England and we have been in sub zero temperatures for a week, which is a very long time for our location. My hot water heater in the the garage which is not insulated and I was terrified that the heater would freeze. i received this Powerblanket and it was very easy to "install". You just wrap it around the heater, tighten with the velcro straps and plug in. It got warm right away and there has not been a problem. I wish I had ordered this years ago.
Queen's Farm Fundy
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2018
Amazing product for slowly melting honey!
JEDF
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017
Update Dec 2017;2nd Power Blanket is now dead. Both units just sat on 55-gal drums in side a climate controlled warehouse. Both still in 'as new' condition.PowerBlanket has yet to respond to an email or a call.2 x $300 out the window.I cannot say how strongly I would advise anyone from buying one of the PowerBlankets ( I am only commenting on the 55-gal $300 model).We tried (2) units and both failed within 6 months of use.As a comparison, rubber strap drum heaters (about $180) and metal drum straps (about $300) are operating right next to the Powerblankets. All of them (about 15) were operation before the PowerBlankets came in and are still going strong.Its a good idea; low electric consumption, but poorly executed. Stay away from these lower end PowerBlankets.They're lack of response & support seems a clear indication that they know they have a problem with these.Again; we are referring only to the lower cost line PBL55F. Junk.Update after 6 months.Unit is DEAD,Still In like new Condition.Bought (2) units and the 2nd one is still working.But obviously a 50% preformance over 6 months is horrible.Plans to buy additional units are on hold now.Back to heat straps!!!These work great. We have used heat straps for 20years (rubber and the pricey metal units)These use a fraction of the electricity and heat a drum far faster. And easily maintain. We have bought more after trying them out. We heat drums of epoxy resins.
Kevin Young
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2017
It works great
Aiptasia
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
It works pretty well as a drum heater for honey products in our meadery in the winter time. I love how the straps work on it and it's very quick and easy to install and remove on and off of drums. The only drawback is the set thermostat. I know they make one with an adjustable thermostat but it's a jump in price. Otherwise it works as advertised.
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