Antigone Walsh
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
This blanket works well. It is easy to install and use. It does keep a steady stable temperature and seems reasonably durable. the padding is thick without being too bulky. It fits standard five-gallon buckets. I especially like the versatility of the controls. It allows you to set the temperature you want. I have been satisfied with its quality and performance.
Brooke
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018
Gets the job done! This heater worked like a dream and was hassle free. The controller is very easy to program. I love how well the heater hugs the bucket and makes for a perfect fit. The heater allows access to the bucket handle which is very handy.I will definitely buy more.
KC
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
This PowerBlanket for 5 gallon barrel/ buckets is an all-in-one heater (preset to 100F/ 38C), insulator and warming blanket that comes with a digital thermostatic controller which can keep your blanket at a temperatures up to 145F, plus or minus 5 degrees. The controller is easy to set and use, and seems to be fairly accurate. The blanket is thicker than other barrel warmers I have used, and has a padding that feels dense and firm. The double straps around the outside are held with bear trap type metal clamps, and hold well. This doesn't have a bottom for heating, but neither do any of the other barrel type heating pads I've seen elsewhere. The only reason I'm giving this product 3 stars, is that it is extremely pricey compared to getting a heating blanket and digital thermostatic controller separately. I have a controller, for example, that I purchased for my other heating barrel blankets (for 5 gal and 30 gal drums), and the controller has more functions, a lower temperature variance (like 2 degrees vs. 5), is lighter, slimmer and costs about 35 bucks. At 400+ dollars, this PowerBlanket w included controller is not a deal. If you don't consider the price tho, this is a fairly well made blanket.
Courtney Brown
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2016
Was hoping this would control temperate better. Unfortunately it was pretty weak at keeping a 10 gallon pot at temp.
beek
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2015
I've been using this bucket heater for several months now. It works, but could be better. The heater would be great if they included a heated bottom. As it is, I have to raise the bucket up on blocks so that the bottom of the bucket will have some airspace for heating the bottom. Not the best, but it works. The controller works great, just enter in the temp you want and it takes care of everything.Would give 5 stars if it included a heated bottom.