PLUG IT IN ??

[85buggy]

I plug my truck in all winter. The temps here tonite are at 3 deg but our average lows are in the teens thu low 20's. My theory is its less stress on the motor keeping the engine warm . Am I going to wear out the heater ? Is this not necessary and a waste of electric? Let me know what you think I did the same thing on my old Ford .

 

[trackspeeder]

Nah, you won't wear out the heater.

 

[Bolt]

Yeah, you will use excessive electricity though. A few hours before you start is often enough to help. Someone will be by shortly to post links to their timer setup for their block heater.

 

[no-red 6 0]

there is no 'lilnk' to a timer set up. just go to the store (wallyworld) and buy an outdoor heavy duty multiple time per day timer. i think i spent less than $10 and it works awesome.

 

[JLDickmon]

mines on a timer, too, normally...
I just went out and over-rode it so it stays on all night.. already 0* here and falling...

 

[trackspeeder]

Mine is on a timer. Set for 3 hours.

 

[85buggy]

Thanks

I never really thought about a timer . Winter weather really sucks up North someone down South if you could spare about 50 deg send it UP PLEASE !!

 

[no-red 6 0]

ask and you shall receive:

route of new heater cord and timer.

 

[85buggy]

looks good

Thanks for the timer idea. 3 hrs will warm things up ?

 

[Bolt]

Make sure you find a timer that has a grounding prong in the plug. That way everything will be grounded properly. Some timers are just for double insulated plugs.