Engine Block Heater
I have my coach winterized and parked in Montana. Current temp is 8 degrees. I have it plugged in to 110 just to keep the batteries charged. My question is, will the engine block heater work while ju...
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I live near the beginning of the Alaska highway. Perversely me we are enjoying warm weather right now - high of 5C today!
Anyway, engine block heaters are a must here. We plug in when temps get down to -20 C, 0 F. I commonly have two vehicles plugged in to the same 15 amp outlet so the power draw must be well under 1000 watts. When working, you should be able to hear a soft hissing sound with the hood open. The usual cause of failure is the plug on the end of the cord.
Cold weather calls for a good battery. We normally replace batteries at age 5 years and I watch the resting voltage (8 hrs after engine is shut off) to make sure it is near 12.6. It takes at least 20 minutes of driving to replace the energy used to start the engine.
Anyway, engine block heaters are a must here. We plug in when temps get down to -20 C, 0 F. I commonly have two vehicles plugged in to the same 15 amp outlet so the power draw must be well under 1000 watts. When working, you should be able to hear a soft hissing sound with the hood open. The usual cause of failure is the plug on the end of the cord.
Cold weather calls for a good battery. We normally replace batteries at age 5 years and I watch the resting voltage (8 hrs after engine is shut off) to make sure it is near 12.6. It takes at least 20 minutes of driving to replace the energy used to start the engine.
