block heater
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block heater
Is it safe to put a timer for the extension cord for the the block heater. I plan on setting it for two hours before I normally drive the truck. I have three other vechicles to drive so I don't drive it everyday.
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Thats what I do. It kicks on at 5 and shutsoff at 8 (just incase I sleep in a little). Never had a problem with it.
Plus the $ you save in the first year alone usually pays for the timer and puts some back in your wallet.
Plus the $ you save in the first year alone usually pays for the timer and puts some back in your wallet.
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How cold does it get in VA. ? I bet by just switching to synthetic oil, Rotella 5w40, you would not have to plug in at all.. (saving the electric bill)
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Well I woke up this morning and the truck console said 18. Not sure what the timer will hold. I will check once I get home.
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Well I got my brother one for his F250 6.0, and I got myself one too. I will need to check the max watts on them. I got them from home depot for about 20 bucks each. I didn't think I needed the big ones that come in a big box, but I will double check
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looked up info on timer its a 15 amp and is rated for 1000 watts.
GE 15 amp 7-Day Dual-Outlet Plug-In Heavy-Duty Timer - 15117 at The Home Depot
GE 15 amp 7-Day Dual-Outlet Plug-In Heavy-Duty Timer - 15117 at The Home Depot
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I have been using a timer for years. I have also found out that sometimes, if you turn the defroster on before you shut the truck off, sometimes a little heat makes its way up through the defroster vents and will make cleaning the windshield a little easier. Does not work all the time though. I usually plug it in if it's going to drop below 25 just because I like it to warm up faster, and it does start easier that;s for sure. I have started my trucks at 0 without any heater, but I prefer to not do that when possible.