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I feel that if you use a multi-weight oil in the winter you can safely avoid preheating down to about 20 degrees engine core temperature. By that I mean if the low temp for the night was 20, you're OK but if it was zero 2 hours ago and 20 now, preheat. The Red Dragon is a top notch product. I do not have any experience with the other one you mentioned. I do not have AC power available and I use a portable 12 volt propane unit from a company formerly known as Treetop Aero. They sold the business to http://www.crystal-airways.com/ about whom I know nothing. John Cooper, A&P Skyport Services PO Box 249 4996 Delaware Tnpk Rensselaerville, NY 12147 518 797-3064 Fax 518 797-3865 www.skyportservices.net -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Noel Anderson Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 6:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Winter Preheat Equipment Question I'm in the middle of making a purchase decision on a preheater for winter flying here in New England. I'd like some feedback on what equipment anyone has and comments about your experience/recommendation, etc. I'm considering either a Red Dragon Propane heater or a Northern Companion multi-fuel heater. Does anyone have any experiences with either of them?. I keep my ship in an open hanger in Ghent, NY (NY1) and plan to preheat anytime the ambient temp is below 40F. There is 110v electric in the hanger for occasional use but not to leave something plugged in all the time. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving. Noel Anderson Yahoo! Groups Links
