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ksa8907 · 09-20-2014, 08:32 PM

The problem with the hair dryer is that it is very indirect heat. You're counting on the hot air to heat the block but air is very easily heated and cooled, not much heat capacity.

09-20-2014, 08:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
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