Does 1200 watt block heater sound correct?

[rbargeron]

Where did you find one of those?

John Mc

Do an eBay search for "remote control outlet" - several to choose from. Mine is like eBay item 310010521357 - works fine at a range of 75-100 feet. I plug in a small light too so I can tell if it's on. Take care, Dick B

 

[bx24]

crazyal-

Just don't put it under things that drip. If you cannot avoid this, use a metal plate (pie plate or other) to act as a umbrella.

The ones I have are 1500 watt and are around $15 during the season and drop to under $10 at the end of winter.

 

[icecreamhauler]

I use a timer to turn mine on when I need it. You don't need to run it 24/7 half hour before you use it is plenty. Unless it goes sub zero.

 

[bandit67]

I have a 2007 BX2350. Motor is 54 ci. Dealer installed a 1200 watt block heater on it. I asked him about it being so big and he said they installed that size on all Kubota's. I would think it would have a meltdown with that big a heater. Will only plug in for hour or so as needed, not plug in all the time. What size are your heaters? hjt

I'd do a little more research and try to find out what type of heater it is, as others mentioned (inside or outside the block). Either way, 1200 watts seems huge for such a small motor.

My block heater for my 7.3L (444 cu in) is 1100 watts, and heats everything up enough for an easy start in 2-3 hours. I'm quite certain the little block heater on my 24hp sub compact was no where near 1100 watts, and would heat that little block up in 15-30 minutes.

 

[icecreamhauler]

I think that is why they put big one in so you don't have to wait so long!

 

[Double Orange]

On a 2350 with a 1200 watt heater, I would run no more than 30 min.

 

[Lockport]

I dunno. It gets cold here. Sometimes -20. After an hour my 2230 is warm on the top of the engine! You can actually hear the liquid inside churning. I think my 'Bota likes it more than me when its that cold!


No cake. No song.

 

[Egon]

Been thinking. That's bad! With a 1200 watt block heater you can make breakfast on the hood, eat and then your ready to go till lunch.

 

[billbill1]

Mine is the lower radiator hose type and it's 750 watt. 30 minutes is ample time for it to warm the engine and it starts fine.