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Feb 24, 2008 | 08:22 PM

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RE: Block heater question

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If I leave my block heater plugged in all night, how much power is that gonna pull? I mean electric bill wise?

Back in December there was a similar thread about block heaters and current draw, and I did some math to create an estimate. See my post on this thread: https://dodgeforum.com/m_1085690/tm.htm

Ok, after reading that, how much does that timer cost?? I've appearantly already dropped about $100 into keeping my engine warm ALL night long for the last month.

Feb 24, 2008 | 08:58 PM

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Holy crap! Expensive! I bet my inlaws are paying a fortune in Minnesota! Does anyone have a link to a good timer?

Feb 24, 2008 | 09:56 PM

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All you need is a heavy duty timer ( one with a ground ) They don't cost too much. Maybe 10 bucks.

Feb 25, 2008 | 04:22 AM

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RE: Block heater question

I bought an indoor Intermatic digital timer at Home Depot for about $30. It's plugged into an outlet in my garage, and a 50' extension cord goes between the timer and the block heater. Whatever you buy, make sure it can handle at least 800 watts.

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