Mmmmm - Block Heater is GOoooood!
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RE: Mmmmm - Block Heater is GOoooood!
ORIGINAL: steve05ram360
just occured to me... 700 watt block heater... running for 2 hours, could get pricey
just occured to me... 700 watt block heater... running for 2 hours, could get pricey
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RE: Mmmmm - Block Heater is GOoooood!
ORIGINAL: MrSlug
Does anyone have a best guess estimate of how long I need to have my 06 CTD plugg'd in in 20 Degree F weather to get any benefit?
Does anyone have a best guess estimate of how long I need to have my 06 CTD plugg'd in in 20 Degree F weather to get any benefit?
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RE: Mmmmm - Block Heater is GOoooood!
We're expecting it to get to -10 or lower this Wednesday night (daytime temp isn't going to go above +20).
I leave mine plugged in all night when I'm at home. Even during the warmer months (haven't had the CTD that long, but I had heaters on both of my now traded in gassers). It only costs me around $20 a month more in electricity.
Why all the time? I'm a volunteer firefighter and when I get called out, I don't have time to sit in my driveway and wait for more than a couple of seconds. Once I start it, I'll idle it for about 10 seconds. Then I'm gone like a shot. Just want to get the oil circulating and it's much easier when the engine is already warmed, regardless of outside temperature.
I leave mine plugged in all night when I'm at home. Even during the warmer months (haven't had the CTD that long, but I had heaters on both of my now traded in gassers). It only costs me around $20 a month more in electricity.
Why all the time? I'm a volunteer firefighter and when I get called out, I don't have time to sit in my driveway and wait for more than a couple of seconds. Once I start it, I'll idle it for about 10 seconds. Then I'm gone like a shot. Just want to get the oil circulating and it's much easier when the engine is already warmed, regardless of outside temperature.
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