grsthegreat
Super Star Member
I have block heaters in all my diesel rigs. The dodge is 28 years old, still going strong. I dont think it can harm motor.
That's what I do too, I'll throw an old blanket over the hood to help keep the heat in. No easy way to keep it in place under the pan, but inside the engine compartment does the trick. Obviously not as good as an actual block heater, but it does help on cold mornings.I just put a trouble light with 60W incandescent bulb in it under the oil pan a few hours before starting it. I did same with diesel tractor. Anything around it, either side to block wind (cardboard or quilt). Heat rises and it really worked well.
I would hate to see what KW useage a 200-250w heater uses 24/7 for 4-6 months of the year.If left plugged in continuously should be less temperature swing than with out heater so less condensation concern.
I agree. Mine is on timer, 2 hours a day in morning, plugged in when snow is predicted. My truck heater also on timer, set 2 hours a day, 8am, m-f.I would hate to see what KW useage a 200-250w heater uses 24/7 for 4-6 months of the year.
its 6kwh per day for the 250w unit and so for 6 months it would be 1095 kwh.I would hate to see what KW useage a 200-250w heater uses 24/7 for 4-6 months of the year.