Ok, so I have a question. Say I have a garbage can lid made of rubber, or soft plastic. What i want to do is rig something up where I can plug in a battery to a circut with a resistor or several resistors that will disperse enough heat under the lid to melt snow that would fall on it, but not hot enough to burn through the lid. My questions then are:
What type of battery is needed. I would prefer to use a 9 volt or D, but that can be varied.
What type of resistor would I need do create about 68-80 degrees worth of heat with an air temp at about 25 degrees or lower. Would this even be the best way to create this heat or should I look elsewheree. My main goal is to have it be easily attached to the lid and portable. Meaning the whole set up with the battery can be moved easily together. Cost effective so I could do this on about a dozen lids without breaking my wallet. And have the battery last at least 4 to 5 hours. Is this possible? Thanks for any help you can give me.
What type of battery is needed. I would prefer to use a 9 volt or D, but that can be varied.
What type of resistor would I need do create about 68-80 degrees worth of heat with an air temp at about 25 degrees or lower. Would this even be the best way to create this heat or should I look elsewheree. My main goal is to have it be easily attached to the lid and portable. Meaning the whole set up with the battery can be moved easily together. Cost effective so I could do this on about a dozen lids without breaking my wallet. And have the battery last at least 4 to 5 hours. Is this possible? Thanks for any help you can give me.