block heaters
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Mobile, AL
I also have a timer, but with extreme temps, I just leave her plugged in. If not, then I have the timer kick on about 2-3 hours before i know I'm leaving for work in the morning.
I haven't seen anything drastic on my power bill from this....
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Joined: May 2006
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From: MACON, GA
I asked the same question a year ago, and from memory it was 1 amp draw for 100 watts. And I think the heater is 1000 to 1200 watts. This is not exact, and I am sure a better answer will follow. Just trying to help. My answer is close.
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I was fooling around and looked back over a year. Here is one answer that is also believable: "The heater only draws 1400W for the first few seconds until the element warms up. By 1 minute the draw is down around 1000W."
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Alabama
I checked mine a couple of days ago...8 amps @ 120v= 960 watts, call it 1,000watts (1Kw).
Power in western PA averages $0.117/kwh.
Assume you plug in for 8 hours at 1Kw x $0.117=$0.94 per 8 hours.
Power in western PA averages $0.117/kwh.
Assume you plug in for 8 hours at 1Kw x $0.117=$0.94 per 8 hours.
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Long Beach, Ms.
From what I can gather 1000 watts is the consensus. Good price with battery blanket included. https://www.bowenscarff-fordparts.co...oducts_id/1026
Get a timer to save energy Intermatic Timers - Consumer Outdoor Timers - Digital Timers - HB800RCL $20 at Lowes.
Get a timer to save energy Intermatic Timers - Consumer Outdoor Timers - Digital Timers - HB800RCL $20 at Lowes.
