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handye9
Jan 13, 2018Explorer II
There are tank pads made for 12V, 120V, and some combination 12/120v. Some have built in thermostats, some don't.
I have the 12V version installed (from the factory) on my tanks and drain pipes. They will drain a battery, very quickly. On the road, I use them sparingly, and shut them off during stops that may last more than an hour. On shore power, I can leave them on. Mine have the built in thermostat, that turns the heat on at 43 degrees and off at 44 degrees.
I have the 12V version installed (from the factory) on my tanks and drain pipes. They will drain a battery, very quickly. On the road, I use them sparingly, and shut them off during stops that may last more than an hour. On shore power, I can leave them on. Mine have the built in thermostat, that turns the heat on at 43 degrees and off at 44 degrees.
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