Block Heater

scottyd · 11-17-2009, 08:02 PM

How warm does the block heater get.I'm not worried about anything it was just a thought

07rattle · 11-17-2009, 09:01 PM

When I have mine plugged in my temp on my edge usually say about 70 -80. Depends how cold out it is.

***Assyrianwonder*** · 11-17-2009, 09:14 PM

Thats where my 01 cummins was @. Havnt gotten a chance to try my new one ...YET... winter is coming though. When I checked it it was with a inferred thermo. gun and it showed me 86* withing 6" of the heater.

07_Cummins_BigHorn · 11-18-2009, 02:25 PM

so how long can u leave these heaters plugged in im new to the block heater thing, i dont drive my truck much but leave it plugged in, is there a point when its to long?

**elephantrider** · 11-18-2009, 02:33 PM

i leave mine plugged in all night long during the
colder season. havent had anything blow up
yet..

***Assyrianwonder*** · 11-18-2009, 02:46 PM

well they take about 30-45 mins to get the block slightly warmed up when cold but i plug mine in at nite before i sleep then when i go to work i unplug it no issues ever...LOL just remembered one time I forgot it plugged in super tired and reversed out the driveway and yanked the socket out the wall...crappy LOL

***usmc_butler*** · 11-18-2009, 02:55 PM

Thats my worst fear, so i started running the extension cord around the driver mirror as a reminder

***clark4131*** · 11-18-2009, 03:54 PM

I have mine on a timer. It comes on at 3 a.m. and I fire it up around 7 a.m. It draws quite a bit of power while it's on. Go look at your power meter before and after to see the difference. I relocated the plug with a marine quality shoreline receptacle in the center of the plastic piece at the bottom of the bumper. I've forgotten to unplug a couple of times before taking off, and it just pulls out without a problem...SC

Jondc · 11-18-2009, 05:06 PM

They draw 5.6 amps. I checked mine with a clamp on meter.

**elephantrider** · 11-18-2009, 06:15 PM

so what does 5.6 amps = to when plugged in
all night ? i never see my electric bill affected
by this.. ?

Onelongshot · 11-18-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jondc

They draw 5.6 amps. I checked mine with a clamp on meter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elephantrider

so what does 5.6 amps = to when plugged in
all night ? i never see my electric bill affected
by this.. ?

Mine pulls over 10 amps and has since the day I bought it. The cord and cap are even stamped for 1450 watts. so every hour I leave mine on I would draw about 1.4kwhr.

Give you an idea if you turned on about 11 60 watt light bulbs it would equal the 5.6 amps jon recorded on his. I have checked mine over and over. I even talked to the dealer and cummins about it. They all said it is normal.
andy

***Courierdog*** · 11-18-2009, 06:36 PM

I run mine 7/24 when the truck is not running.
It runs about 120 - 130 degree in winter and 140 - 150 in the summer weather.
As I am on call I do not have time to wait for the truck to warm up, I just get in and go.
Anyone who runs a block heater has most likely driven off with it plugged in at least once. LOL

11-17-2009, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
scottyd Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 71 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews scottyd's Truck Pics	Block Heater How warm does the block heater get.I'm not worried about anything it was just a thought __________________ 07 6.7 2500 4door loaded s&b cai 5" lift settn on 20" procomp extremes 35x13.50 mickey thompson baja atz

11-17-2009, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
07rattle Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA Posts: 313 Thanks: 22 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews 07rattle's Truck Pics	When I have mine plugged in my temp on my edge usually say about 70 -80. Depends how cold out it is. __________________ 07 6.7 3500, SB3850, Black Maxx, AFE mega cannon, WCC horn, 3.5" boost tube, Grid heater delete, ARP's 425, 5" TBE, Snow III, Shimmed rail, FASS 150/150, 2" level on 35" Nitto's, Traction bars, Tuff country sway bar links, borrowed a smarty......

11-17-2009, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Assyrianwonder* YES, MORE TQ THEN HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Itasca, IL Posts: 482 Thanks: 15 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Assyrianwonder's Truck Pics	Thats where my 01 cummins was @. Havnt gotten a chance to try my new one ...YET... winter is coming though. When I checked it it was with a inferred thermo. gun and it showed me 86* withing 6" of the heater. __________________ 2008 2500 Crew A6 4.10 4X4 Bright White, 5"TBE w/K&N CAI, Smarty JR ME, EGR system has been RSD'd throttle valve all shibby'd up

11-18-2009, 02:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
07_Cummins_BigHorn Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 44 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews 07_Cummins_BigHorn's Truck Pics	so how long can u leave these heaters plugged in im new to the block heater thing, i dont drive my truck much but leave it plugged in, is there a point when its to long? __________________ 2007 Cummins 6.7l Big Horn Edition (Stock) 2001 Z28 Procharged 641hp/598tq on 9lbs of boost 2009 Silverado 2500HD

11-18-2009, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
elephantrider lesbian at heart Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: double r tx Posts: 6,991 Thanks: 89 Thanked 212 Times in 189 Posts iTrader Score: 2 reviews elephantrider's Truck Pics	i leave mine plugged in all night long during the colder season. havent had anything blow up yet.. __________________ jason 04.5 6sp qclb smarty - valair - isspro - gdp - fass

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11-18-2009, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Assyrianwonder* YES, MORE TQ THEN HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Itasca, IL Posts: 482 Thanks: 15 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Assyrianwonder's Truck Pics	well they take about 30-45 mins to get the block slightly warmed up when cold but i plug mine in at nite before i sleep then when i go to work i unplug it no issues ever...LOL just remembered one time I forgot it plugged in super tired and reversed out the driveway and yanked the socket out the wall...crappy LOL __________________ 2008 2500 Crew A6 4.10 4X4 Bright White, 5"TBE w/K&N CAI, Smarty JR ME, EGR system has been RSD'd throttle valve all shibby'd up

11-18-2009, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
*usmc_butler* cummincummincummin,agh! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northeastern, Oklahoma Posts: 96 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews usmc_butler's Truck Pics	Thats my worst fear, so i started running the extension cord around the driver mirror as a reminder __________________ *07.5 Megacab 3500 6.7 Cummins DRW 4x4, 68RFE, Edge Juice W/Att Hot Unlocked, Turbo mod, DPF/CAT/EGR Delete, Hell Bent Steel leveling kit, swingin' 315/70/17 BFG's, Still needing a Air Intake!!!* 08 Ford 6.4 Powerstroke DRW 4x4 (DEAD AND GONE!!!) "I'm as confused as a baby in a topless bar!"

11-18-2009, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
*clark4131* Aim For The Brain Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 647 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews clark4131's Truck Pics	I have mine on a timer. It comes on at 3 a.m. and I fire it up around 7 a.m. It draws quite a bit of power while it's on. Go look at your power meter before and after to see the difference. I relocated the plug with a marine quality shoreline receptacle in the center of the plastic piece at the bottom of the bumper. I've forgotten to unplug a couple of times before taking off, and it just pulls out without a problem...SC __________________ '08 2500 Mega SXT, Smarty 6.7ME, MHP TCM, EDGE Insight, AirDog II-165, BMK-21, S&B Intake, GDP Intake Horn/TV Delete/Fuel Filter Delete, Bilstein 5100's, HBS Level Kit, EGR MIA, Stealth DPF/NOx, Mag-Hytec Tranny & Rear Diff Pans, Thuren Trackbar, DSS Steering Brace, RCX Dual Bilstein Stabilizers, Fusion Front/Fab Fours Rear Bumpers ...

11-18-2009, 05:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jondc Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ripley, WV Posts: 95 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Jondc's Truck Pics	They draw 5.6 amps. I checked mine with a clamp on meter. __________________ 2008 6.7 4X4, Auto Trans, Regular Cab, Mineral Grey, All Stock, 2nd turbo, no other problems.

11-18-2009, 06:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
elephantrider lesbian at heart Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: double r tx Posts: 6,991 Thanks: 89 Thanked 212 Times in 189 Posts iTrader Score: 2 reviews elephantrider's Truck Pics	so what does 5.6 amps = to when plugged in all night ? i never see my electric bill affected by this.. ? __________________ jason 04.5 6sp qclb smarty - valair - isspro - gdp - fass

11-18-2009, 06:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Courierdog* Retired Engineer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 468 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Courierdog's Truck Pics	I run mine 7/24 when the truck is not running. It runs about 120 - 130 degree in winter and 140 - 150 in the summer weather. As I am on call I do not have time to wait for the truck to warm up, I just get in and go. Anyone who runs a block heater has most likely driven off with it plugged in at least once. LOL __________________ 2007 6.7 L, 2500 QC, Laramie, SB, 3.42, Mag-Hytec, 68RFE, Harvard 156L Bypass Oil Filter, Patriot Blue, 4X2, Michelin LTX Summer, Nokian Hakkapelitta Winter, Roll-n-Lock, HERD Bumper, Espar Cab Heater, Sirius, Smarty 14ME, SS636, WCC Intake Manifold & 3.5 inch Boost Tube, Donaldson 100580, PMT Gauge Set, Smarty, Optima Red Top Batteries, Have Truck, Will Travel

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