Found a timer that says you can use it for your block heater!
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11-17-2014, 10:44 AM
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11-17-2014, 12:17 PM
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11-17-2014, 12:42 PM
I can not see leaving the heater plugged in if the truck will sit for a few days or more. If it is on a timer it is heated just for a few hours and usually holds the heat 4-6 hours after the timer goes off.
I stayed home today due to 5-6 inches of snow and a few accidents on the route I take to work. The kids shoveled the car and truck out and reported that the truck was nice and warm at 106 F. The timer was on from 3:30 AM to 9 AM. I was told the temp at 11:15 am.
This thread wasn't to start a debate on to use a timer or not! It was to let folks know that I found a relatively inexpensive timer that states it works with an engine block heater!
If you do not want to use a timer fine!
I stayed home today due to 5-6 inches of snow and a few accidents on the route I take to work. The kids shoveled the car and truck out and reported that the truck was nice and warm at 106 F. The timer was on from 3:30 AM to 9 AM. I was told the temp at 11:15 am.
This thread wasn't to start a debate on to use a timer or not! It was to let folks know that I found a relatively inexpensive timer that states it works with an engine block heater!
If you do not want to use a timer fine!
One of my favorites was an augment about what to lube an o-ring with! Some of us will split hairs. Thanks for the heads up on the timer.
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11-17-2014, 01:10 PM
time.
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11-17-2014, 08:24 PM
I held that timer in my hand yesterday. Then I set it down. I really should use a timer my timer right now is my wife but when said timer forgets to flip the switch I get less than an hour of heater time. The truck always starts no matter what(knock on wood) its just easier on everything when its had some heater action.
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11-17-2014, 10:14 PM
I held that timer in my hand yesterday. Then I set it down. I really should use a timer my timer right now is my wife but when said timer forgets to flip the switch I get less than an hour of heater time. The truck always starts no matter what(knock on wood) its just easier on everything when its had some heater action.
I hate letting the truck idle longer then 10 minutes. So I figure it will warm up faster with it plugged in and of course it is easier on things!
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11-18-2014, 07:58 AM
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#28
11-18-2014, 06:17 PM
Saving 50 cents a night, this one will pay back in 25 days. I bought it before last winter.
Intermatic TN311 15 Amp Heavy Duty Grounded Timer
Intermatic TN311 15 Amp Heavy Duty Grounded Timer
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11-18-2014, 06:36 PM
Saving 50 cents a night, this one will pay back in 25 days. I bought it before last winter.
Intermatic TN311 15 Amp Heavy Duty Grounded Timer
Amazon.com: Intermatic TN311 15 Amp Heavy Duty Grounded Timer: Home Improvement
Intermatic TN311 15 Amp Heavy Duty Grounded Timer
Amazon.com: Intermatic TN311 15 Amp Heavy Duty Grounded Timer: Home Improvement
The one I found is rated for outside/wet use/
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11-18-2014, 06:47 PM