Hotbox 10 Crack Filling Machine Mobile hot Rubberized Asphalt Melter Kettle (Hotbox 10)

TRIED TO CHARGE ME AN EXTRA $750 AFTER WAITING 2 MONTHS FOR THE ITEM TO ARRIVE.

I got quotes from $2 to $4 per foot to repair cracks on my 400' asphalt driveway. I tried the rope crack sealers, and though they worked, it was going to be way too much hard work to fill hundreds of feet of cracks. So I went for the Hotbox 10 and two 50 lb boxes of crack sealer from the big box store (HD) @ $50 including shipping. BTW, awful photos and unclear instructions in the print version that came with the unit, much clearer in the online version. Took about four hours to remove the excellent steel-reinforced packaging and assemble.Took about half an hour to learn the machine after it reached 400 degree operating temperature. Although the trailing shoe sometimes caught on the output tube, I could always manage to free it. Now I've done about 1,200 feet of cracks on a 13% grade to the highest standard, using 90 lbs of sealer and 3 gallons of propane—and will always have the machine for future use or to lend out. I also striped the outer edge of the entire driveway, where it is weakest, and that is really helping hold it together. I'll probably do the edge to reinforce it pre-emptively every year from now on.I'd say the pre-heating torch is essential, especially in cooler weather, it really helps the filler to get into the cracks and seal to the surface properly.If you are at all handy—and reasonably fit, if your driveway is steep like mine—go for it!

Had to repair dozens of large cracks in my parents’ 100 yard driveway. This machine is better than hiring someone and saves a ton of money if used more than once. It is a tough job though. But we’re satisfied.

This machine is wonderful and does a great job but there is a knack to using it. I'm getting better but still far from expert. I have one crack near the bottom edge of the driveway where because of the hill doesn't allow the shoe to lay level. The material runs out from under the shoe so the last 10 inches or so have become almost total patch material. Not the fault of the machine and no one can see this area anyway.The other thing I'm trying to figure out is why I leave a thin streamer moving between cracks even though it has the drip cover installed.The finished job looks worst the first day. In time the patch sort of self levels and turns from shiny black to grey. The material gets soft on a 95 degree day but doesn't stick to shoes and tires. It is so stretchy that I may never have to do the same crack again.

Hotbox 10 did the job . Started out melting pl500 sealant by hand and pouring into crack , went through 15 lbs and 3 hours on one crack . Hotbox did entire job in 3 hrs and used only 50 lbs . The shoe on machine made pro looking results . Machine delivered in tine , customer service eay to work with

when we received parts , not a whole assembled machine, we explained we could not assemble.They kindly assembled and delivered free.They are ready to be helpful.They seemed awfully busy, cause they do not answer nor respond many times. But keep trying. they will help what you need.Good Service.

As advertised. Instructions limited. Watched Utube and learned how to operate.

Loved the machine!! Worked so easily!