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coalburner400 03-08-2006 05:16 PM

Sorry it took a while... had work to do:

Here are the fruits of my search:

Looks like the 750W is the winner...

PN:3500030 (not sure if this is universal for all B motors)

Here's a site with install instructions if anyone cares:

http://www.geocities.com/palmerlives...ockHeater.html

Jfaulkner 03-08-2006 08:01 PM


Originally Posted by Mexstan
Sorry, have to disagree. Have owned a few cars with 1500W block heaters. At one time a 1500W block heater for small 6 cylinder or V8's could be purchased at my local auto parts store, but not sure these days.


I was just guessing since the one on my 06 Cat C15 is 1300w.

Jfaulkner 03-08-2006 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by big jimmy
Throwing money away is throwing money away, a penny at a time or a dollar it adds up.
Troubleshoot the system, get a timer, buy some beer with the savings.

Seems like the smart play to me.

$150.00 a year.

Send it to me and I'll even let you call me cheap.

Big Jimmy


Actually by not pluging mine in at all, the money I saved I used to heat the whole garage and the 3 vehicles in it to a nice 60deg. :p

Dr. Evil 03-08-2006 10:07 PM


Originally Posted by supr
While it does not get too cold in Texas, I find plugging it in when under 60 cuts the time to start & warm up.

Please tell me your not plugging in when its 50 degrees... :rolleyes: That is a complete waste of enegry. No wonder we are bordering an energy crisis...

P.J 03-09-2006 06:06 AM


Originally Posted by bulabula
My BGE bill(s) this year are over DOUBLE of what I paid last year. Talk about skyrocketing - my bill increases are due to natural gas prices "skyrocketing".

Wait till July. You are going to see an additonal 72% increase............ [eyecrazy]

bulabula 03-09-2006 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by P.J
Wait till July. You are going to see an additonal 72% increase............ [eyecrazy]

{Sigh...} yeah, I heard that yesterday on the radio..... I can't wait :rolleyes:


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