ok time to chime in .
there are block heaters that just have a magnet the holds it to the
block ..
if your has a rad there are ones that go on the hose
NOW the item you really want , its a timmer that only turns on the
heater for x number of min IF the temp falls below X deg
No matter if you use a lamp a heater or what ever use the timmer
sure would save on hydro when you don't need it
I hope this helps
Rick
On 14 Jan 2006 at 20:30, Kris Kirby wrote:
> On Sat, 14 Jan 2006, Bob M. wrote:
> > Google for "magnetic block heater". I found www.padheater.com as one
> > place that has a variety of stick-on heaters. You might need a
> > thermostat in or near the block to control the heater, as you don't
> > really want the engine sitting at 160F year-round, and some of these
> > heaters are capable of that much heat, or more. Just make sure the
> > engine block is magnetic; not all are. The stick-on variety makes
> > more sense to me. I'm tempted to get one myself.
>
> I have a 1995 Chevy Caprice which is equipped with a block heater, and
> the block heater itself is a heating element rated at 600W which sits
> in the cooling jacket of the engine. Now, you figure that 350 cubic
> inches of exposed, uninsulated engine needs 600W to keep from freezing
> and you're probably going to need less.
>
> From my experience in searching around, a dipstick heater is usually
> about 125W, but for that small of an engine, may be overkill. Another
> trick to try would be to switch that halogen light for a 250W infrared
> flood light, which they sell down at Home Despot and Lowes.
>
> Directly connecting to the engine block will probably require
> less wattage to operate than using a light bulb. To that end, you may
> find that a power resistor, appropriately heatsinked to the case or a
> block attached to the case may work just as well and operate off of DC
> so you will always have the engine warm and ready to go if you operate
> the resistor from a battery.
>
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