Description
Version 1.1
The Universal Heater™ is a radiant heater designed for contactless heating of most modern quartz. It is meant to focus extra heat on the column to optimize heat balance.
Key Features:
◉Universal – Fits almost everything.
◉Adjustable Height – Mounted on an adjustable height base
◉Silent Running – Except the odd tink from expansion/contraction
◉Contactless – Heat without handling your hot glass or having it rest in metal
◉Designed for Modern Quartz – Balances heat on today’s more complex designs for improved function
◉State of the Art Insulation – Surface temperatures greatly reduced vs previous models, coils etc. While still hot, they are much safer, with the thinnest portions barely getting hot enough to boil water in most cases.
Standard Size: 42x50mm – Ideally tuned for ~70mm models (standard towers, XL slurpers), max dish s
XL: 50x70mm – Fits all but a few models, ideally tuned for ~90mm models
Quartz Tops: Extends heating zone 20mm, raises heated zone, and makes the top better insulated. The differences are minor, but they are improvements.
Heatup Time: 40 seconds to 8 minutes depending on set temp and model. In most conditions, 2-5 minute heatup times can be expected. The closer the walls of your quartz are to the walls, the faster it will heat. The higher the set temp, the faster it will heat.
Running Temperatures: ~800F is a safe minimum. Most quartz will come out ready to use immediately, but needs a longer warmup. 1100 is the maximum recommended, heating most quartz in 2-3 minutes. 1500 is the max overclocked, but anything over 1100 will potentially reduce lifespan.
Warranty: 3 year warranty with 1 year prorated warranty on the heating element. Wear parts are difficult to warranty, especially with a fixed time period. If you want to overclock or be ahead of any potential replacements needed, refurbishment kits are $150.
unit –
Cheap? No. But it does exactly what it claims. I’ve only had it a few days, so I can’t speak to longevity, but so far I really like this heater.
The top or your nail hangs out, and that part won’t get very hot. Not a problem, but you will still need your torch to burn off the film that is created in the nail right above the rim of the heater.
None of the photos show inside, probably because it’s just a stainless steel (assumed material) bowl. Nothing to clean really, just a smooth metal surface that gets screaming hot.
Turner Wilcox –
Works great, love the xl version with the tall boy slide
Marc Angelo –
Hands down the best enail I’ve ever used. If you’re on the fence, it’s worth it.