Block heater
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Wespipes, Jan 18, 2020.
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I plug it in about 8 hours before departure below 30 degrees. No need to leave it on any longer than that unless you really wish to send the electric company about $.25-.40 an hour. Over a weekend that could be more than $10-15.
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What do you guy's look for to make sure it's working?
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3rd. The extension cord near any connection usually is a little warmer than the surrounding air, or if it is in the snow, it gets warms and sometimes melts the surrounding snow. They pull 1500-1800 watts, which is a fair amount of power.
One major thing to remember. NEVER start the truck when it is plugged in. You risk burning out the element because the moving coolant is not in full contact with the element and will burn it out quickly.Hammer166, Rideandrepair, feldsforever and 3 others Thank this. -
NVM I see you used 1500-1800w I figured it is 600-1000w.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
I can’t plug mine in where I park. If it’s gonna be cold cold night like sub temps, I run it on high idle. Now just for pure comfort, I run my bunk heater even when I’m not in it. Warm truck is very nice to get into when it’s cold.
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