Yep....That's the one I have. Not sure what size but it just barely trips
my 800W inverter so it is probably the 1000W.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block Heater
Several years ago, we used circulating engine heaters that were used when
it
got cold in Alaska (also common in Northern states and Canada). These
typically were "T" ed into a heater return line to the engine block.and
had
an input connected to an engine block drain. They came in 500, 750, 1000,
and 1500 Watt sizes, and were very effective in keeping the engine toasty
even in -40F weather. I used a 1000 W unit on my 390 c.i. V-8, and a 750
W
unit on my 289 c.i. V-8.
Actually, about 30 minutes of operation were enough to let the engine
start
easily, but mostly they stayed plugged in all night, so that the driver
had
instant heat when the car started. Fairly inexpensive and very effective,
they looked like a soup can with an AC cord coming out the side, and 2 -
5/8" hose connections. Usually mounted low alongside the engine, to make
best use of the convection heating currents.
Werner
----- Original Message -----
From: "Levi Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block Heater
I was wondering how much heating it could do if the coolant were
circulating... Say with that nice heater coolant pump, or another one
elsewhere in the coolant lines to help heat my veggie tank...
Oh, and another more important question:
What's the rule of thumb as to how long it has to be plugged in to get up
to
temp? 1hr? 5 hrs?
Levi
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