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Not sure if this is a good idea after all. Inverter to block heater

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Infosaur, Feb 12, 2016.

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  1. Feb 16, 2016 #11
    AModelCat

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    Why not use shutoff valves to isolate them in that situation?
     
    AModelCat, Feb 16, 2016
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  3. Feb 16, 2016 #12
    spyder7723

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    Cause that would be to easy and simple. Thermoking doesn't like simple and easy. Complicated and problematic makes the bottom line much more attractive.
     
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  4. Feb 16, 2016 #13
    special-k

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    AFAIK a block heater draws around 1500 watts to run. I now my old 2600 watt generator wouldnt run my block heater and a 1000 watt space heater at the same time.
     
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  5. Feb 16, 2016 #14
    PackRatTDI

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    Plus the average steering wheel holder don't like to get them dirty hands
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2016 #15
    Hammer166

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    Hey, I don't get paid to turn no valves!




    /s
     
    Hammer166, Feb 20, 2016
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  8. Feb 20, 2016 #16
    rank

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    Yep.

    We had a Carrier rep install an APU on a truck. Something happened to a coolant line for the APU....I think it got caught on something and got ripped off. Drained the engine coolant.
     
    rank, Feb 20, 2016
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