2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Espar Heater

[Mille4212]

So who has them and how do you like them? How cold of weather have you ran it in? I finally installed my espar heater. The install went real easy considering I have an auxilary tank, now I'm just waiting for some cold weather to try it out.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I just posted a reply in this thread with some Espar info/pics...



I haven't heard much of any negative things... with exception to the mounting location on the 2nd Gen trucks... . it's in a tough to get to spot... . but you are not limited to that installation location by any means...



Matt

 

[JohnE]

Yep, I have one installed. The only thing i woul change is adding an aux tank to hold #1 fuel. I really would rather run higher quality fuel in the winter.



Usage? I set the timer if overnight temps are in the 30's&degF or colder. 30's°F overnight here means the daytime temps were not good so the fuel and engine are staying cold. You have to learn the amount of time to run the heater. I use no less than 20 minutes and increase to the full 120 minutes. Tonight, they forecast around 5° F low so I set it for 04:30 and usually crawl my butt out to start the Cummins around 05:50. That is more than enough to get it warmed. I go with that cycle for +10°F to -10°F After it gets below -10°F the cycle increases fast. By the time I hit -20&deg'F or more overnight, the cycle is a full 120 minutes.



The 1/8" fuel line on the Espar gells easily. You need to run a lot of additive or blend heavily. Additive alone does not work after about 0°F.



Watch the batteries. he Espar is easy on fuel consumption, but really draws on the batteries. I make sure to run the truck at least 20 minutes after running the Espar. If you run less, a trickle charger is a good idea.



I will give up my Espar when they pry my cold, fuel gelled fingers from it. There is something really nice about a warm truck cab after work on a really cold day.



;-P TMTT