Multiple block heaters 6.2/6.5

[3500GMC]

I have two OEM block heaters now and need another cord. My original single cord is cracked and looking scary.

I wonder if there is a cord that's made for two? As in, one plug for two heaters...

I know AK is running two big heaters, not sure how he's wired. Anybody else?

 

[ak diesel driver]

I'm using the original cords and they plug into a 2gang boxmounted under the hood with one cord from there to the bumper. You can buy just the new cords at least you used to be able to.

 

[bk95td]

I wouldn't want both tied together all the time. I would only use both for a fast heat or if it isn't my electricity.

 

[bison]

I found a 2" heavy duty cord shaped in a Y and plugin on both legs,just long enough tp plug both cords in and hide the plugin in the nostril.

 

[ak diesel driver]

I wouldn't want both tied together all the time. I would only use both for a fast heat or if it isn't my electricity.

I actually use less electricity than before. I would have to leave it plugged in alot of the time because it would take so long to warm the engine. Now I plug it in for a hour and I'm good to go unless it's really cold -30 and colder.

 

[jmiller]

Running two heaters. I kept them separate. Figure that I'll use one unless I need to plug in a start in a hurry. I noticed that in the plug in, coffee, eat, go, one side fired, one smoked. Warming both sides should mean smoother starts.

Usually I can get away with the plug and go. Over night would mean a warmer cab in the morning, faster though.

 

[3500GMC]

Went to O'Rielly auto and picked up two cords for 11 something each. They had to order them. Came in the next day.

"Phillips and Termo Zerostart cold weather starting products" Part # 3600006

I will probably do a double gang box like AK. Could do a battery tender and maybe a oil pan heater. Maybe.. At least now I can warm up both banks.