Arctic Blaster Thaws Frozen Pipes, Engines

Arctic Blaster thaws frozen pipes, engines ENGINES Engines 17-2-22 "I came up with the idea after years of solving freeze-up problems for other people," says Del Botheras, Sundre, Alberta, Canada about his new "Arctic Blaster" that uses a propane torch as a heat source to create super-heated low-pressure dry steam for thawing pipes, sewer lines, culverts, engines and other frozen equipment "What makes the Blaster unique is that you can use it to thaw out frozen under-ground pipe because you can push the hose into a pipe. We've used it to thaw out up to 200 ft. of sewer line," says Botheras, who rents the unit out to local farmers. The Blaster holds about two gallons of water and starts generating steam in 8 to 10 min. A propane torch slips into a tube at one end of the 7 by 11 by 16-in. box. Steam feeds out a 45-ft. length of 3/8-in. single braid hydraulic hose fitted with a quick coupler where it fits into the box and a nozzle on the other end. To turn the flow of steam off you simply turn off the torch. Pressure never exceeds 16 lbs. "The best thing about it is that it's safe. Many mobile homes have been burned down by owners trying to thaw pipes with a torch. "No outside power source required other than a small propane bottle. It's easily portable so you can take it anywhere to open up culverts, stock tanks, and remote water lines. You can also use it to take off decals although it doesn't work as a steam cleaner because it runs at low pressure," says Both-eras. Sells for $600. A larger, 11 by 16 by 22-in. version with 90 ft. of hose is available for $825. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Del Botheras, Arctic Blaster, Inc., Box 918, Sundre, Alberta TOM 1X0 Canada (ph 403 638-3934).

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