block heater

[KParsons]

how much does the block heater cost ,if left on for 24 hours. k

 

[Slow Six]

Not sure but I think they are rated at 650 watts which is . 65 kilowatts. if your power is 15 cents per kiowatt hour your cost would be . 65 X . 15= 9. 75 cents per hour X 24 hours = $2. 34 per day. This is just an example as I don't know your power rates.

 

[NavyDood]

Book numbers say 750w 6. 5 amps. Real world numbers are 675w 5. 75 amps.

 

[KParsons]

thanks,a few days is no big deal. k

 

[BK]

Don't know about the 3rd gens, but IIRC early on there were warnings about leaving them on too long, due to localized heating effects and such.

My 2nd gen draws 685watts, measured...