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10-21-2008, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='699239' date='Oct 21 2008, 11:59 PM
here in Canada most traditional block heaters don't have an on or off people just plug in at night or during work and it basically runs all night or all day long. Some parkades will cycle there outlets to only turn on for 1 hr every 3 hrs or so.
10-22-2008, 07:21 AM
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Engine block heater and a inner extension cost around 550 Euro (what I paid incl. inst.)
A decent 1200 - 1400 W cabin heater cost some 150 Euros.
Engine block heater and a inner extension cost around 550 Euro (what I paid incl. inst.)
A decent 1200 - 1400 W cabin heater cost some 150 Euros.
10-22-2008, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='699955' date='Oct 22 2008, 09:21 AM
Defa: Link here.
Engine block heater and a inner extension cost around 550 Euro (what I paid incl. inst.)
A decent 1200 - 1400 W cabin heater cost some 150 Euros.
Engine block heater and a inner extension cost around 550 Euro (what I paid incl. inst.)
A decent 1200 - 1400 W cabin heater cost some 150 Euros.
10-22-2008, 08:17 AM
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My '86 524TD had a plug-in integrated heater that warmed the diesel fuel. It permitted easy starts, even when parked outside in zero degree weather. I used synthetic oil even back then (switched to a lighter weight oil for winter months) so thickened oil was never a concern. A fully charged battery is a necessity - so if I were concerned about outside temperatures I'd use a battery tender to make sure it was up to the task of a cold morning start.
As for gasoline engines - jelling fuel shouldn't be a problem except in extreme climates. So, IMHO, engine block heaters are not as necessary. Idling an engine until it warms up = a waste of gasoline and increased pollution.
As for gasoline engines - jelling fuel shouldn't be a problem except in extreme climates. So, IMHO, engine block heaters are not as necessary. Idling an engine until it warms up = a waste of gasoline and increased pollution.
10-22-2008, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='699981' date='Oct 22 2008, 06:53 PM
i was able to find the site just no north american distributer, I don't know where to go to buy
I find it hard to understand that Canada wouldn't sell similar systems???
Check this out then: http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_heaters.html
10-23-2008, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='700010' date='Oct 22 2008, 10:28 AM
These are 230 V systems, I suppose you have the 110 V.
I find it hard to understand that Canada wouldn't sell similar systems???
Check this out then: http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_heaters.html
I find it hard to understand that Canada wouldn't sell similar systems???
Check this out then: http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_auto_heaters.html
Interesting product but i wasn't looking to spend $2000, I wonder how much it would cost to buy the defa Warmup and ship it to Canada?
10-23-2008, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='697954' date='Oct 20 2008, 10:56 AM
does anyone suggest anything different or other then a block heater?
10-28-2008, 06:40 AM
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I don't understand why there are so many options available overseas and nothing for North America.
10-28-2008, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='705329' date='Oct 28 2008, 04:40 PM
I don't understand why there are so many options available overseas and nothing for North America.
.Have you done only internet searching, or have you visited in shops?
Edit: Have you checked out this: Fuelinjection.com
Edit2: Canadian Tire sells some of their products: ZeroStart™ Super Heat Magnet
Edit3: Canadian Tire sells some Polar Pad Heaters too.
