A Better Block Heater Connector (?)

[MCrossley]

I have dealt with the http://www.kussmaul.com/ outlets before and they are the best solution for our proble; I thought abut making a kit with everything you needed only problem is the receptical is over $140 and did not think many guys would go for a kit that would probably be $300 or so with everything. Other problme is you do not want to be standind next to one of them when you turn the key they will leave a good sized bruse one your leg...

 

[rbattelle]

Mine cost less than $100 to make.

 

[bmoeller]

I have one of these on order from Peterbilt- #ad
Part No. 360-0049



Have to replace my original cord since it went bad. Have a short one from my boss' 4wd tractor on it for right now 'til it gets here. The light kit was only about $15 or so.

 

[stg2500]

What is the light kit for?



The plug looks similar to what i installed with the exception of the two LED's off to the right side?

 

[bmoeller]

[A] Dual-light system with specially designed wire harness allows fleet personnel to quickly determine power availability and heater operation.



Can be retrofitted to existing ZEROSTART® Heavy Duty heaters.

Indicator lights visible up to 50 ft. (15m).



120V – 15 Amp rating.



CSA approved.



Chrome plated, four-hole mount, square flanged weatherproof receptacle.



Mounting plate dimensions: 3. 56"(90mm) x 2. 56"(65mm).



Molded, one-piece weatherproof power cord.



Thermostat Option Operating Range 100 Deg. F (38 Deg. C) On - 120 Deg. F (49 Deg. C) Off - Greatly reduces Energy Consumption.

http://www.paccar.com/TruckAccessories/Peterbilt/default.htm



I didn't get the kit w/t-stat.