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
Sorry you took it wrong, my post was merely commenting, why would you need a block heater in Reno? Reason is that you only need a block heater in cold climates and it does not get that cold in Reno, IMO.
I'm not doubting it's a true news story. Seems there ought to be more details though....
And I was just letting you know that the link posted points to your own computer. The pic has to be hosted somewhere. Just politely trying to help you out there. :)
The purpose of a block heater is to warm the engine a bit prior to starting it. It does help if it's minus 20.
Upset my day? Nope, doesn't bother me a bit chum! :)
The power demand from a block heater does vary, and you should always use a 14ga cord, the same gauge as house wiring feeding the plug. Some people use small gauge cords, a no-no. This can lead to excessive heat from the draw exceeding the cords rating, and also heat at the plug.
