New Technology of the Xtreme Heater
The core of the Xtreme Heater is a heating element that is self-regulated at a
pre-set temperature and automatically varies its wattage in order to maintain that pre-set temperature.
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What this means is that the heater will increase power and heat as it gets colder to maintain the same temperature. This adaptability to outside temperatures also means less power consumed over the heating period. |
The Xtreme Heater is engineered to be fail safe and reliable with no sparks so that it is safe for marine use. All components were engineered specifically for the Xtreme Heater to keep your vessel safe and in optimal condition.
The Xtreme Heater is built to meet or exceed ABYC ignition protection standards for your safety. (Conventional space heaters and light bulbs are totally unsafe for an engine compartment because of the danger of sparks igniting gas and other flammable vapors.) |
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Benefits and Advantages
One of the reasons we brought our boat heater to market was to deal with the complaints installers had when trying to fit a large heater in boat engine compartments. The heaters on the market at that time came in two sizes: a large measuring 6.5"W x 21" L and weighing 14 lbs and the small at 4.5"W x 14.5"L and weighing 7 lbs.
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One of the goals we had here at Xtreme Heaters was to make our bilge heaters installer- and DIY-friendly by keeping the size small while exhibiting higher levels of performance. Our heaters come in 3 heat sizes and ALL of them are half the size of current manufacturers at only (L x W x H) 6" x 4" x 5 1/8" for small, 8" x 4" x 5 1/8" for medium and large. |
What this smaller size means to you is a much easier installation and optimal mounting location to ensure safety and uniform heating of the bilge compartment. The larger outdated heaters require installation where they will fit and oftentimes this is not the optimal mounting location and can lead to cold spots were you don't want them.
Another factor taken into account during the design of the bilge heater is the mounting angle.
Any of the heaters we have available can be mounted at ANY angle (upside down, sideways, etc.). This is something that no other heater on the market can do. Only Xtreme with its superior design can perform to this standard. |
Side-mounted heater
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Independent tests show that the competition's heater must be "on" for a period of 10 minutes or longer to reach normal operating temperature . This is due in large part to the heating element; it is old technology and inefficient to run unlike the very efficient Xtreme unit.
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Our heating element is the latest technology so it is smaller and more efficient. It is running at operating temperature almost immediately after it powers on and cools in a very short period of time.
The Xtreme Heater not only protects your motor, it will also help increase your battery life and provide more cold cranking power during the winter months. |
How the temperature affects the available power from the battery
Cold temperatures dramatically reduce the effectiveness of chemical reactions within the battery, while increasing the battery's internal resistance. Both of these cause a reduction in cranking power as temperatures drop.
Batteries left in a discharged state are also susceptible to freezing, which damages internal components and containers. Boats require an increased amount of cranking power in cold weather, due to the fact that motor oil is thicker and makes engines harder to crank. The electric current generated by a battery is produced when a connection is made between its positive and negative terminals. When the terminals are connected, a chemical reaction is initiated that generates electrons to supply the current of the battery. |
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Lowering the temperature causes chemical reactions to proceed more slowly, so if a battery is used at a low temperature then less current is produced than at a higher temperature. As the batteries run down they quickly reach the point where they cannot deliver enough current to keep up with the demand. If the battery is warmed up again it will operate normally. One solution to this problem is to make certain batteries are warm just prior to use.
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HAPPIEST SPRINGTIME COUPLES LIKELY TO BE BOATERS
National Survey Indicates Boat Owners Rate Marriage, Romance, Health, Other Key Areas of Life Satisfaction Higher
According to recent findings, the happiest couples this season are likely to be boaters.
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A new national survey released during the Miami Boat Show finds boat owners report higher levels of satisfaction in marriage and romance than non-boaters. In addition, many key areas of life, including overall well-being, friendship, spirituality, health, work, leisure, sleep and finances, are more likely to be rated "excellent" or "very good" by boat owners than by their non-boat owning counterparts. |
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The survey of nearly 1,100 Americans was conducted on-line by Impulse Research Corporation, Los Angeles , and commissioned by the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The survey queried 542 boat owners and 536 non-boat owners. |
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