block heater

[ETurner]

everyone who plugs there block heater into an outlet that is protected by a ground fault interrupter has come out after it rained or is raining to find the ground fault has triped. the way i solved this problem is to get a 2 liter soda bottle, cut the top off then make a slit from top to bottom. plug into extension cord, now slide the plug wire into slit so that the plug end and the extension cord end is inside the bottle with the slit side on the bottom. no more triped ground faults no matter how hard it rains. i hope this helps my fellow members out.

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95 club cab auto 3. 54 gears pack brake bd torque converter prime loc remote filter horton fan magnaguard rear cover 270hp 620 lbs torque jim jessup tune up

 

[Cooker]

Thanks for the tip.

Becasue of my cost convervative nature, I love these "cheap tricks. "

 

[Big-D]

Big Ed,

I think your idea is a good one, but why not place the extension cord inside the hood after it's plugged in? I do this all the time and haven't had one problem, rain or shine. Ofcourse you must remember to unplug it in the morning before driving off. Dave

 

[Michael Hughes]

On the '99 that I bought used, the plug comes out down by the bumper (where the fog light would be), so I just plug it in and push the plug back in under the bumper, haven't had any problems when it rains. I know that the cord was re-routed, but it works well. The only thing that I would like is some type of plug cover like on road tractors. I know I have seen a couple of post about auto-eject plugs. But I think that the cost is a little high for one of those.

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1999 2500 ST LB 4X4 Metallic Red, 5-speed, 3. 54 gears, LSD camper and tow package

 

[HC]

Good tip!

I'd been using a floor mat draped over my brush guard, but I think your idea would be an improvement on that.

Another plus to the brush guard: Take a few wraps of the extension cord around that, and then worry a little less about driving off plugged in. I may damage something, but it won't be the truck or block heater cord. #ad


[This message has been edited by HC (edited 02-10-2001). ]

 

[cwsoules]

Originally posted by Michael Hughes:
On the '99 that I bought used, the plug comes out down by the bumper (where the fog light would be), so I just plug it in and push the plug back in under the bumper, haven't had any problems when it rains. I know that the cord was re-routed, but it works well. The only thing that I would like is some type of plug cover like on road tractors. I know I have seen a couple of post about auto-eject plugs. But I think that the cost is a little high for one of those.

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Chuck
2000 Quad Cab 2500 Auto w/4:10 rear end.
Rigged to tow a 5th wheel.