Recommended Heating Pad for Stainless Steel Water Tank

Question:

Hi, Very much interested in your ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad. However it is mentioned that it cannot be attached on conductive surfaces. Unfortunately, many custom tanks, including mine, are made of stainless steel. Do you have a solution for a steel tank? Ideally I would stick it on the outside surface of the bottom of the tank, before I wrap the tank in insulation.

asked by: Anastasios

Expert Reply:

I may have a solution for you, but yes- the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heaters # 277-000164 are designed for more standard tanks that are made from hard plastic. However, you might be able to use something like the Kat's Heaters Oil or Transmission Pan Heating Pad - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - 120V - 500 Watts # KH24500, which is be used on 7-10 gallon water tanks. This is the largest tank heater available that would likely work, but you may be able to use more than 1 to help keep your stainless steel tank from freezing.

expert reply by: Erik B