Heaters for American pool tables?
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Not needed for pool. Used on 3c/snooker tables only afaik. Wouldn't make a pool table play different enough to worry about. It has been done and the results weren't worth the hassle from what i heard. Don't expect to see this in common usage anytime soon if ever. https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/heated-pool-billiard-tables.176912/
Greg and I have been discussing putting the Tesla plug in heaters in the ProAms used at the DCC event, and heating the entire box if the table with hot air, which would work better than any heating system ever put on a table. But here's a question for you to solve. Since any heating system is going to require some sort of electrical power, how would you propose doing that? Run 75 extension cords to the tables? Have the casino install 75 plug ins under where the tables are placed so they can be plugged in, for a once a year event? Since most 110V plug in are protected with a 15a circuit breaker, how would they need to be upgraded to handle 75 electrical heaters? Would there even be 75 wall plug ins to handle 75 extension cords being plugged in? And one more bridge to cross, you only have 3 days to power up all the tables, before the tables go into play!
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Hi @realkingcobra
Heaters are used for pro-circuit snooker tournaments, so it can be done
I suspect that the next big upgrade for billiard tables will be heaters! Let's wait and see if it happens.
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Heaters are used for pro-circuit snooker tournaments, so it can be done
I suspect that the next big upgrade for billiard tables will be heaters! Let's wait and see if it happens.
C&A
Greg and I have been discussing putting the Tesla plug in heaters in the ProAms used at the DCC event, and heating the entire box if the table with hot air, which would work better than any heating system ever put on a table. But here's a question for you to solve. Since any heating system is going to require some sort of electrical power, how would you propose doing that? Run 75 extension cords to the tables? Have the casino install 75 plug ins under where the tables are placed so they can be plugged in, for a once a year event? Since most 110V plug in are protected with a 15a circuit breaker, how would they need to be upgraded to handle 75 electrical heaters? Would there even be 75 wall plug ins to handle 75 extension cords being plugged in? And one more bridge to cross, you only have 3 days to power up all the tables, before the tables go into play!
How many snooker tables do they set up for a tournament?Hi @realkingcobra
Heaters are used for pro-circuit snooker tournaments, so it can be done
I suspect that the next big upgrade for billiard tables will be heaters! Let's wait and see if it happens.
C&A
You haven't answered any of my questions, nor have you said how many snooker tables get set up for a Pro snooker event!Hi @realkingcobra
Heaters are used for pro-circuit snooker tournaments, so it can be done
I suspect that the next big upgrade for billiard tables will be heaters! Let's wait and see if it happens.
C&A
Zerksies
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I've played on billiard tables that were heated, and at first it was weird playing on a table that is warm. And now it's quite weird playing on a billiard table now that isn't heated.
They are supposed to get rid of all the things that have to do with the effect of humidity on table play. I'm not good enough in billiards to know if this is 100% correct. But i've always thought why haven't they done this to pool tables.
They are supposed to get rid of all the things that have to do with the effect of humidity on table play. I'm not good enough in billiards to know if this is 100% correct. But i've always thought why haven't they done this to pool tables.
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Hi, I would suggest speaking to a licensed electrician. As many tables as they require, based on the number of players.
So in other words, you have absolutely NO idea as to what you're talking about. Seems to me if you're so knowledgeable about snooker, and their use of heated tables in Pro events, you'd at least have some kind of idea as to how many tables they set up for a PRO event!! Pool is NOT snooker, nor is it 3C billiards. The amount of pool tables brought into an event center vary from 16 to 350, FAR MORE than any snooker or 3C billiards events that have ever taken place. There's a reason why pool tables are not heated for events, it's called not PRACTICAL for the occasion!! AND not feasible!!!
because tiny tables dont need it lmao
the number of tables matters not one fkn bit dude dont act like you know anything about pro snooker or 3c either stick to your quarter tables
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With respect to your strong opinions on heaters, I submit that heated billiard tables are coming and heaters will be an option on new billiard tables in the future. It is only a matter of time as billiard tables evolve and continue to improve. IMHO, I think it is important to keep an open mind and discuss new ideas to improve pool. A Luddite mindset will not improve pool it only hinders it. May I suggest you try presenting your arguments in a more polite manner, there is no need to be aggressive and offensive on this forum, we are all here to discuss pool in a constructive and amiable manner to improve pool. Disagreement with suggestions and discussion is all about bringing forward new ideas and perspectives.
Enjoy your day!
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Name ONE snooker event where 16 snooker tables are brought in, set up for an event, then taken back out afterwards, and they were heated!! Heating systems are NOT new buddy! The practicality of installing them on revolving pool tables is the problem, you FAIL to understand that!!!! So, YOU solve the problem, since you see it happening in the future!!!!!
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Hi RKC,
You make some valid points. Good luck with your pool table tourneys!
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