It seems to be a hit or miss thing. It's been a while since this how-to, but I'll make a suggestion - get some copper tubing or similar and wrap the heating element with it. Feed the air throught the tube - this could increase the preheat time sufficiently. (worth a shot if you're dying for it.)
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It seems to be a hit or miss thing. It's been a while since this how-to, but I'll make a suggestion - get some copper tubing or similar and wrap the heating element with it. Feed the air throught the tube - this could increase the preheat time sufficiently. (worth a shot if you're dying for it.)