{"product_id":"mad-heaters-thermal-extractor-balls","title":"Thermal Extractor Balls","description":"\u003cp\u003eThermal Extractor Balls are small thermal media spheres offered in multiple materials and two sizes (2.5mm and 3.0mm). This single product page can be set up with variants so shoppers choose the material and size they want from one listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variant is listed as “enough to fill one Tempest Cap and some extra,” with approximate piece counts per size. Material properties (density, thermal conductivity, and cap filling weight) are provided below for accurate comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this product?\u003c\/strong\u003e A set of small thermal media balls sold by material and size as variants on one product page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5mm and 3.0mm (select your size in the variant picker).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pieces do I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 pieces for 2.5mm and approximately 50 pieces for 3.0mm (actual count may vary by packing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo all variants include the same amount?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each listing states it’s enough to fill one Tempest Cap and some extra, but the total weight differs by material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sold as a mixed set?\u003c\/strong\u003e No—each variant corresponds to one selected material and one selected size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this intended for minors?\u003c\/strong\u003e The source product pages include an 18+ warning; keep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTotal beginner? Read this\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are “thermal media balls”?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny spheres used in some heater assemblies to store and transfer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need anything else?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—these are replacement\/option parts and are only useful with compatible hardware that is designed to hold them securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick a size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5mm and 3.0mm are the two options—choose the one your setup is designed for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-parts safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are very small components; store securely and keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5mm, 3.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. piece count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5mm ≈ 100 pcs; 3.0mm ≈ 50 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZirconia (ZrO2) density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.68 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZirconia thermal conductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 W\/m•K\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZirconia cap filling weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.87 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel thermal conductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.3 W\/m•K\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel cap filling weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiC (Silicon Carbide) density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.21 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiC (Silicon Carbide) thermal conductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 W\/m•K\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiC (Silicon Carbide) cap filling weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.65 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz thermal conductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 W\/m•K\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz cap filling weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby thermal conductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 W\/m•K\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby cap filling weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNotice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge restriction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Source material includes an 18+ intended-use warning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mad Heaters","offers":[{"title":"2.5mm \/ SiC Silicon Carbide Balls","offer_id":49398616260845,"sku":"mh-teb-sic25","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5mm \/ Zirconia Balls","offer_id":49398616326381,"sku":"mh-teb-zb25","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.0mm \/ Ruby Balls","offer_id":49404005581037,"sku":"mh-teb-rb3","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0mm \/ Quartz Balls","offer_id":49404005613805,"sku":"mh-teb-qb3","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.0mm \/ SiC Silicon Carbide Balls","offer_id":49404005646573,"sku":"mh-teb-sic3","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0mm \/ Stainless Steel Balls","offer_id":49404005679341,"sku":"mh-teb-sl3","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.0mm \/ Zirconia Balls","offer_id":49404005712109,"sku":"mh-teb-zb3","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/6144\/1517\/files\/Thermal-Extractor-balls_0005_Ruby-Balls.webp?v=1771621440","url":"https:\/\/vgear.com\/products\/mad-heaters-thermal-extractor-balls","provider":"VGEAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}