Block heater question

[Nosferatu49534]

I've been thinking about that as well.

 

[jrsavoie]

I still say a diesel heater is the way to go. You do not have to worry about being near a plug in

 

[Nosferatu49534]

How's the diesel heater work again?

 

[jrsavoie]

It burns diesel to heat your coolant and circulates. From the guys I've talked to that have them they do a far better job, faster. About 15 to 20 minutes. Remote start so you can start it from your job or where ever and your vehicle will be warm when you get there. No plug in.

There are a couple of different brands. Greg at lubricationspecialist.com sells Espar.

I'm sure there are other brands as well

https://www.google.com/search?q=die...ome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=diesel+heater+webasto

 

[FellowTraveler]

It burns diesel to heat your coolant and circulates. From the guys I've talked to that have them they do a far better job, faster. About 15 to 20 minutes. Remote start so you can start it from your job or where ever and your vehicle will be warm when you get there. No plug in.

There are a couple of different brands. Greg at lubricationspecialist.com sells Espar.

I'm sure there are other brands as well

https://www.google.com/search?q=die...ome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=diesel+heater+webasto

Vendor on this site "Lubrication Specialists" sells the Espar system I bought my cabin heater from him. These diesels heaters use very little fuel and crazy low electrical power to operate...........

 

[Nosferatu49534]

The diesel heaters look sweet, but waaaay out of my price range.

 

[FellowTraveler]

The diesel heaters look sweet, but waaaay out of my price range.

Not a bad investment if it's a keeper, I had determined long ago my Burb is a keeper otherwise I would have never sunk all the $$$$$ into it..

 

[Nosferatu49534]

When it comes time for either a rebuild or new engine then for sure. Right now the money needs to go for nozzles, a fluidamper and exhaust.

 

[Nosferatu49534]

Got 2 of these timers on clearance at for $20. A little over kill but for the price. [emoji3]

 

[jrsavoie]

Got 2 of these timers on clearance at for $20. A little over kill but for the price. [emoji3]

Do they have any left?

 

[Nosferatu49534]

I think there was 4 or 5.

 

[Nosferatu49534]

I can stop back after work and grab some if people are interested.

 

[jrsavoie]

I can stop back after work and grab some if people are interested.

I'd take 2
Do they have any 220 / 240 volt line voltage thermostats?

 

[Nosferatu49534]

I'll have to check. I'll let ya know.

 

[GM Guy]

I figured since this thread has drifted into a general discussion on engine heating, I was hoping it would be OK to slightly post jack.

What does everyone recommend for stock replacement block heaters? I was told the Kats brand is not great. What about Zerostart by Phillips/Temro?

Or should I just get one from GM?

Thanks!

 

[ak diesel driver]

I've used most and didn't have any issues with any of them. Just make sure you use anti-ox, copper kote, or similar on the plug

 

[Nosferatu49534]

Don't mind at all. If mine had been bad I'm sure I would've ended up asking the same thing.

 

[ditchpig]

Phillips/Temro block and circulating heaters used for our generators 24/7, last about 3 to 5 years. They are kept at 130f, on mains failure units have to start/go to 1800rpm and transfers to full load in under 3 seconds.