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Nov 23, 2007 | 09:15 AM

Rubidon

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From: Howard City, Mi

Immersion heater

I was just wondering how this immersion heater works and at what temp I should start plugging it in at?

Y'all are great and honest people!
Thanks for all the help!!

Nov 23, 2007 | 09:45 AM

kawika

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Originally Posted by Rubidon

I was just wondering how this immersion heater works and at what temp I should start plugging it in at?

Y'all are great and honest people!
Thanks for all the help!!

Are you talking about the engine block heater or an add on unit? We usually plug it in once it starts to go below 32*F on a regular basis. Place the cord on a timer and save some $$. Just make sure it is a heavy duty timer that can do about 15 amps. (engine block heater is about 1K watts.)

Hope this helps.

Dave.

Nov 23, 2007 | 09:45 AM

ron's power stroke

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From: White Mnt's,New Hampshire

if you mean block heater..i never plug mine in till its 0 or below..this is running delo 15/40 oil.. at that point i dont plug it in till 1 1/2 to 2 hours before i need to start her up... each truck is differnt..some will romp for a bit at first..mine does not..

Nov 24, 2007 | 07:21 PM