Heating a stainless IBC tote

[gregschwartz17@msn.com]

Hello,

Trying to get some input on economically heating a 650 gallon, stainless steel ibc tote.  It will be used as a stripping still only so looks are not important.  I am currently running 6-5500watt elements to heat my 260 gallon bain marie and could use that power for the stripping still as they will not be run at the same time.  Do not want to use direct elements.

Does anyone have experience with the silicone hi heat pads? Or do I need to break down and get into steam?

Thanks for any advice!