Be careful with engine block heaters
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Fire Department released new details following a house fire near Wooster High School. It happened Monday, April 18, 2022 around 10:45 p.m. at 1570 Clemson Drive. Fir...
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NamMedevac 70 wrote:BobsYourUncle wrote:
Why would you need a block heater in Reno? I use mine in Alberta during the cold times.
I guess anything can happen, but seems like a long shot for a block heater to start a fire.
FYI, your second link points to a file on your own local hard drive.
Sorry a true news story and quote from Reno, Nevada fire department upset your day sport. I know nothing about block heaters. But have a nice day anyway.
The recent GM recall on diesel trucks with block heaters fire hazard support both the news story and Reno FD.
My second link was photo of the incident as appeared on TV news site.
Anything else D
Well you are in Reno, what was the temperature that evening. Many block heaters are thermostatically activated and the temperature needs to be below a certain point.
Yes, GM does have a recall on some block heaters, they do draw a bit of power, so a decent sized cord needs to be used.
