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Old 12-28-2014, 05:50 PM
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6.0l Block Heater Energy Usage
I searched on here but couldn't find anything for the 6.0, only the 7.3. Does anybody know how much energy the factory 6.0l block heater uses? I was told 2500w but that seems completely ridiculous
 
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Moved to the 6.0 forum. Someone here will certainly know that info.
 
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Rated at 1,000w (1kw), they probably are a little under that if you measured them. Maybe 850-950w @120v. Pulling something less than 9amps.
 
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I want to say 900 to 1000 watts.
 
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It's around 900-1000 watts, I forget. But somewhere right around there. Could be as low as 850.
 
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Originally Posted by Rusty Axlerod
Rated at 1,000w (1kw), they probably are a little under that if you measured them. Maybe 850-950w @120v. Pulling something less than 9amps.
Rusty's right again.



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900 watts, it should read 16 ohms.
 
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Thank you all. I knew the figure I was given was too high. I was told I would blow through timers and they would never work but I have one rated at 1250w/150v so I think I'm good.
 
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I use the digital timer from Harbor Freight, works great

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I just use an ordinary outside timer. Plug the extension cord into that and run it to the truck.


So far this year though I have not used it. Been too warm.
 
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If it's below 30 out the truck will not start at all if it hasn't been plugged in. It's from Georgia and it really didn't take the move to Massachusetts well
 
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You may need to use a lighter grade of oil since your from a warmer climate.
 
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Have you checked FICM voltage? Easy to do, info in the Tech folder. Even easier with an OBDII monitor that shows live data.
 
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