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ok so, as some of you know i just recently purchased and installed my 50shot nitrous kit (although i dont have it in its permanent configuration yet) and when i did my first spray i noticed that it wasn't quite as much power as i was expecting. Because i had read the diy on the install i knew that the bottle warmer made a big difference but they are somewhat expensive (120 from the manufacturer, 75 from cold fusion) so i decided to try and make one on my own. I had wondered if anyone had tried anything similar so i searched google for "diy nitrous bottle heater" and came up with this But honestly, who the hell wants a whole damn electric blanket and inverter in their trunk? So i decided to see if i could find a 12vdc heating pad. I found a small black one on sale for $12.00 at wal-mart and bought two light duty cargo straps for $6.00. I then wrapped the warmer (which incidently has a massage function if i ever want to show my bottle some love) around the bottle and strapped it down. voila, diy nitrous heater for <$20 it has a built in plug for a cigarette lighter which i will cut off and direct connect to ground and power at a later time.

so, what do you guys think?

PS: will post pics when i get a chance

 
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Ghetto fabulous, But good thinking. Alot of people down here just carry a small blow torch with them.

 
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oh yeah, i think you can use the cold fusion pressure switch (ebay ~$35.00) with this too.

 
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Dude, dont take the cheap route. Quit being lame right now and go buy your self a legit bottle heater please.

 
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I've heard of that too, but damn who wants their bottle char-broiled? I know I dont want any burn marks on my bottle.

 
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Well I have pics somewhere of some guy who had a Solara in his garage and forgot to turn off his bottle warmer...Him and some friends had just arrived at his place to watch some football and after about an hour watchoing the game tey heard what they thought was a BOMB and the whole house shaked..They get outside and the garage door is in the street the whole garage is just destroyed and the cars trunk landed across the street..The car was totaled...

Imagine that..your eating chips laughing away the KABOOM..
Man i would have pissed myself seing that

 
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Thats why they put safety valves on the bottles. Man its so iritating to watch people post about stuff they know absolutely nothing about. BTW, I've heard that story before. Thats like one of those things I think you call an Urban Legend?

 
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oh yeah, where are those pics at?

 
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Ive seen pictures of that. Its due to complete and utter disregard for installation instructions. There is a safety valve on ALL bottles for that very reason.

 
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Well if there is a safety valve on ALL bottles then how did this happen? Also, how did the disregard of following instructions play a factor in this happening? If you have pictures please post or send them to me via email please. I would love to see.

 
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First of all forgive me I thought it was a Solara but it was a Maxima that blew up.. here is a link..

http://www.f150online.com/forums/lin...ousexpress.htm

 
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OK I stand corrected once again and I do sincerely apologize for assuming you were full of ****. I was wrong. lol I am now the one who is looking like an a$$, but thats ok. I dont mind admitting when I am wrong. There are a lot of people who post stuff that they know nothing about. I though you were one of them and I often times dont believe anything until I see it for myself anyway. So for that I'm sorry. You have to admit that the story sounds very far fetched. That guy is a total idiot IMO. I wouldnt be suprised if he hasnt been compensated yet in any way for his damage and stupidity. BTW thanks for the link that was pretty interesting.

 
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Your forgiven on one condition only ...(Send some rep points my way) lolllllllllllllllll

Kool story hey..................................

 
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LOL That really sucks for that guy, but it wouldve never happened if he had just followed the instructions. Thats one thing about nitrous I always try to tell people to the utmost extent. Follow the instructions it is so crucial, its no joke.

 
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Umm no you're not getting any of my points. They're too hard to come by! lol

 
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we have a newb to the rep points system!!!!!!

otherwise, this is not a DIY, this is a LAZY mans bottle warmer, and by far makes ur car rice as hell, nitrous is not rice, but the sunbeam king size electric blanket cancels that and makes it rice

 
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ok I gave you some rep points

 
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No way hey thanks alot ill do the same dude..Hey just imagine if that guy was in his car eating McDees when it blew up

 
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actually, this bottle warmer is not rice at all. it fits perfectly and is a nice black color. it also has cushioning which insulates the bottle as well. in addition it also fits under the bottle cover perfectly. if you want to waste your cash, go ahead.

 
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Unfortunately, if he was dumb enough to leave it on for hours like that and it exploded while he was in the car I think could be dead.

 
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Show me that you can reach the proper 1000 PSI in the bottle by using it and I'd believe it....

Until I see it in person, sounds like a complete waste since a NOS (the company, not nawwwws) bottle warmer is cheap and works the way it should with relays and thermostat...

The torch thing is pretty much for people that have been using it for years and know exactly how warm the bottle should be.... If you don't, you won't be maximizing your power...

 
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will do, like i was saying i think you can get the pressure sensor and use it with this as i plan to do. and honestly, if it doesn't work then im out only $12 right. besides, i can probably use it as a xmas present or something.

 
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lmao

good point

 
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Screw that, my ideas better



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lol well, based on the response here i guess this isn't the most popular idea to ever come along but who knows, maybe it will work. at least its better than an electric blanket imho.

 
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What would be better is if you bought a legit bottle heater.

 
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true, but i am pretty limited on funds right now. you know, starving military college student and all. but perhaps soon i will start getting my gi bill money like im supposed to.