JohnnyBM931A2
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So after doing a few searches regarding block heaters, I have a few questions. First, it seems like there was a bad run of the freeze plug type heaters (people kept having them burn out quickly.) Has that issue been resolved? Also, are there any brands to avoid, or are they all made by the same manufacturer? And finally, have any of you installed 2 block heaters in one of these 6CTA engines? I was originally thinking about running 1 block heater plus the NOS 24v coolant circulation pump that I bought. However, that thing pulls 20amps, so running it all the time PLUS a block heater would really be costly. It would also be more difficult to do the electrical stuff. I already wired in an outlet in the garage that can handle 15A. If my math is correct, 1 750w heater will draw a little over 6A. So 2 would be fine on one circuit, and I wouldn't have to do any additional electrical work. If I went with 1 heater and the circulation pump, I would have to run an additional 20A circuit all the way back to the panel in the basement ![Frown :( :(](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
As always, any and all input is appreciated (hopefully positive.)
As always, any and all input is appreciated (hopefully positive.)
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