heating element question
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RE: heating element question
ORIGINAL: Mayfair
I wouldn't bother to plug it in for the whole night. The heater draws 700 watts and it'll drive your electric bill nuts. Just put it on a timer to go on about 4 hours before you leave for work. That'll be more than enough time to warm it up.
I wouldn't bother to plug it in for the whole night. The heater draws 700 watts and it'll drive your electric bill nuts. Just put it on a timer to go on about 4 hours before you leave for work. That'll be more than enough time to warm it up.
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From: 100% Heaven Sent
RE: heating element question
You can try 2 hours. I guess it all depends on how cold it is outside.
As far as cost, I don't remember. I know that male plug thing was a little pricey for what it is. I think they called it a "hub" or something. I went with the 25' 3 way cord ( 20 bucks ? ), the outlet box and cover ( which were probably 5 bucks each ) the hub adapter ( I think it was almost 10 bucks ). I also covered the whole thing with that 1/2" black cord protector ( which I got from work
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Here's a link to the write-up Idid. Maybe it can be floated in the DIY section?
https://dodgeforum.com/m_800553/tm.htm
As far as cost, I don't remember. I know that male plug thing was a little pricey for what it is. I think they called it a "hub" or something. I went with the 25' 3 way cord ( 20 bucks ? ), the outlet box and cover ( which were probably 5 bucks each ) the hub adapter ( I think it was almost 10 bucks ). I also covered the whole thing with that 1/2" black cord protector ( which I got from work
)Here's a link to the write-up Idid. Maybe it can be floated in the DIY section?
https://dodgeforum.com/m_800553/tm.htm
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RE: heating element question
I don't plug mine in until it get down at or below 15 degrees an then I only plug it in for 2 hours. But if it drops below zero then I up the time to 3 hours.
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RE: heating element question
Plug a few more things into that strip outlet, I dont think its a FIRE HAZARD yet!!!
ORIGINAL: Mayfair
Here's what my set-up looks like. I have relocated the outlet to the rear of the truck because I back in to my driveway and also added a battery charger to the mix. Might as well charge the batteries while heating it up !!
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Here's what my set-up looks like. I have relocated the outlet to the rear of the truck because I back in to my driveway and also added a battery charger to the mix. Might as well charge the batteries while heating it up !!
[IMG]local://upfiles/42139/577E035C66E541D6AB4392BA517F9D4C.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/42139/F5B8947EA5984BB7B736040FBAA91360.jpg[/IMG]
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[IMG]local://upfiles/42139/03E39CA3A3C644E5A92A612BA016F010.jpg[/IMG]
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From: 100% Heaven Sent
RE: heating element question
LMAO !!
I know it looks busy, but it really isn't. That big fat plug is actually to a flourescentdroplight. I don't remember what that other plug was for, but it's not there now. The timer has a 3 way adaper plugged into it so that I could not only plug the cord into it, but I could also plug a small night light into it. That way I could see without having to look too hard wether or not it was turned on or off. Works pretty good to if I do say so myself.
I know it looks busy, but it really isn't. That big fat plug is actually to a flourescentdroplight. I don't remember what that other plug was for, but it's not there now. The timer has a 3 way adaper plugged into it so that I could not only plug the cord into it, but I could also plug a small night light into it. That way I could see without having to look too hard wether or not it was turned on or off. Works pretty good to if I do say so myself.
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