Engine Heater wattage

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Jan 6, 2010 | 10:17 AM

aussiearcher

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Engine Heater wattage

Can someone please tell me what the wattage of the block heater is...Just got a power bill, for the garage and it's outrageous...

I don't think they read the meter correctly...but I would like to know the size of the heater so that I can discuss the bill with the power company.

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Jan 6, 2010 | 10:19 AM

MustangMatt96GT

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1000 watts

Jan 6, 2010 | 10:19 AM

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1000 watt

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Jan 6, 2010 | 10:23 AM

Talyn

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I'm glad i'm not paying for my truck to be plugged in all day where I'm at right now. $$

Jan 6, 2010 | 10:36 AM

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do you have it on a timer ?...

Jan 6, 2010 | 12:45 PM

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If you keep it plugged in all the time I'd recommend getting an oil pan heater instead of using the block heater. A 250-300W will keep that engine warm enough that starting it will not be an issue.

Jan 6, 2010 | 05:22 PM

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do you have it on a timer ?...

Timer FTW. 1000W makes the math easy (= 1kW). Presuming a utility rate 12 cents / kWh (that's what I'm paying), a full day would cost $0.12 * 24, = $2.88 . Three hours on a timer costs $0.36 . A $10 timer will pay for itself in about four days.