Just tried one of these in a 500ml glass jar and it worked pretty well.
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Took a good 10-15 mins to get up to temperature so would expect a lot longer with 5l tubs.
Runs at 12v and draws pretty much bang on 10A so 120watts.

Going to test wit 5L now!