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Oct 8, 2010 | 02:16 PM

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BPofMD

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.....and that's less than 10 amps if you have 115 volts for your service.

Oct 8, 2010 | 02:24 PM

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BarnieTrk

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Originally Posted by BPofMD

.....and that's less than 10 amps if you have 115 volts for your service.

Yep, I'd be using a 110/115V service.
So sounds like this weather-proof timer should work then, since it's rated for 1200 Watts / 15 amps.

Intermatic 24 Hour Plug-In Landscape Electromechanical 1200W 15A Outdoor Timer

Cool -- Thanks, Bud!

Oct 8, 2010 | 03:05 PM

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Cowboy65

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Originally Posted by BarnieTrk

I'm thinking the block heater may use somewhere in the 700-950 watts / 15-20 amp range.

700 - 950 watts would equate to around 6 to 8A.

The block heater is around 1100 to 1200 watts which is around 10A.

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My plan is to use a timer so it doesn't run all night long. I'd set the timer so it turns the block heater power on, say, 3 to 4 hours before I plan to start the 6.0L diesel on those less than 25*F mornings.

This is a good idea. Keeping the block heater plugged-up for an extended period of time is a waste of money.

Oct 8, 2010 | 04:50 PM

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rocky1074

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I have an 03 live in Florida and mine came with one. Check again It's behind the pass side tow hook..It's hard to see and it has a zip tie to keep it in place. I had a hard time finding it also. I'm sure it's there.