Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in?

   / Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in? #1  

tcreeley

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2003 NH TC30
Every time I go and plug my block heater in on my TC30 I can hear it, It sounds like something sizzling (antifreeze!). It is full up - I topped it off a month ago, The fluid color is good, green. I replaced the thermostat and temp sensor a year ago. It does not overheat, the fluid level stays up. I don't see a problem, but I don't like hearing sizzling. Anyone else
have this?
 
   / Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in? #3  
I always get in close to be certain that I can hear the sizzle. Confirms that both ends are plugged in, the circuit is on and the ground fault protection has not been tripped.
 
   / Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in? #4  
Used to be able to hear them. Today that's a memory.
 
   / Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in? #5  
The sizzle is normal.
 
   / Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in?
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#6  
That;s good to know- I'd hear it and walk away wondering! Thanks.
 
   / Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in? #7  
Yup, don't worry about that sizzle. I am hoping to hear that very sound tomorrow morning when I plug my newly installed heater for the 1st time!
 
   / Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in? #8  
Yep , just the heating element coming to life .Quite pleasing when it is cold and you are going to need your tractor .
 
   / Can you hear the block heater when it is plugged in? #9  
Yup, don't worry about that sizzle. I am hoping to hear that very sound tomorrow morning when I plug my newly installed heater for the 1st time!

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