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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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intermitent block heater

Has anybody had any problems with getting their block heater to work every time you plug it in? I have used mine every year and sometimes it does not work and some times it does on the timer and off the timer. I may need to replace the plug on the end.
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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Re:intermitent block heater

You might want to try and disconnect then re-connect where the cord goes into the heater. The ring unscrews, then pull the cord straight out from the heater. Then, hook it back up again. I've heard of a few other guys having the same troub.
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Re:intermitent block heater

Definitely a connection problem. Heater elements either work or don't. You may just need to reseat the plug. Or just might be a bad plug.
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Re:intermitent block heater

thanks for the replys i did discon the cord from the block and try to seal the edge around the connect ring and thought that did it but it didn't. I think you guys are right that i need a new plug on the end. Every time it has not work i have plugged the drop light to it and it works . I guess it time for a new male end on the heater. Thanks agin.
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 07:55 PM
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Any chance that the connection is wet or dirty? That may be another cause that I can think about.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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I had the same exact thing last year. I put a new end on it and no more problerms.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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BK thanks for the help i am getting a new end tommorow. ;D
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 09:58 PM
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bk-i put the new plug on and it works great again.
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