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The other weak spot on the freeze plug heaters is where the cord plugs into them. After a few years of use, they get dirty/corrode and the terminals over-heat, and burn off. When you get them assembled, be sure to apply a generous coat of dielectric grease.

Now don't be slamming the tank heater..... Freeze plug heaters are OK, but you really have to be careful they are installed exactly right. They can pop out and that will occupy all your attention for the rest of the afternoon! Having been here in the North country some 40+ years, I have a...

A tank heater works on thermoconvection - hot coolant rises, helped along with a bubble of steam now and then. The element is in a small tank - output goes up to a high spot on the head. The inlet comes from a drain port on the lowest side of the block. I like to have the supply come from one...

Save your trouble - next time you go to town, just through your money out the window, and skip the trouble. They are not good, and when you need it, cause it really is cold, it won't do the job. They end up with a thermostat in the way. Put a tank heater (1500 watts), or a couple of 500 watt...