Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Plugging in....in Europe (sanity check)

[JohnMcIntyre]

Just curious as to the current draw on a conventional 110vAC/60Hz domestic electricity supply hookup, when plugging in the block heater overnight in the winter months.



In Europe we have 220vAC/50Hz electricity supply, and the frequency variance won't make any difference, but I can get hold of a used, step-down transformer which will give me the 110v feed I need.



Does anyone have any ideas as to the peak current draw at switch-on and then what it settles down to, once connected? I just need to check that the duty cycle of this step-down transformer can live within these requirements comfortably.



Cheers!!

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Good talkin' to ya before John!



I think startup is 1550 watts and 1410 running?



I am sure someone can verify.

 

[JohnMcIntyre]

Likewise Tim.....

Originally posted by ToolManTimTaylor

Good talkin' to ya before John!

Perhaps you can get away to Feltham sometime soon Tim, there's a Hooters franchise on this island somewhere, so you'll feel right at home!



JMc

 

[illflem]

John, might be easier and cheaper just to get a 220v heater, I'm sure they're available.

 

[JohnMcIntyre]

Now there's a thought...!!

Originally posted by illflem

John, might be easier and cheaper just to get a 220v heater, I'm sure they're available.

I will check with Cummins Northampton 50 miles away on Monday morning to see if a 220v Block heating element is available..... why didn't I think of that before?

Cummmins have representation all over Europe, so it's not unreasonable to expect a 220v variant... . I'll post the results back here on Monday.



JMc

 

[willyslover]

John. . rumor has it your going to be on the Left coast of the USA at the end of the month. . are you going to be at the Ram Runners meeting ???



If you are I will try to drop down there [2. 5 hrs away +/- traffic conditions] and hoist a beer with you and the Ram Runners.

 

[Loren]

John,



I measured mine. It's 5-6 amps. That's about 750 watts.



Loren

 

[JohnMcIntyre]

JMc & Nov 2003 RamRunners meeting

Originally posted by willyslover

John. . rumour has it your going to be on the Left coast of the USA at the end of the month. . are you going to be at the Ram Runners meeting ???

The TDR jungle telegraph is working overtime Yes it's true!, I will be making a "cameo" appearance (without truck though ) at the RamRunners meeting. This will be my first trip back to the USA since I left with my truck and camper in May 2001. I'm just in the SFO area for 2 days only and then I'm in Seattle for the rest of that week before heading back to England.



Thanks also for the feedback Loren



JMc

 

[CFAR]

600 watts at 110v will be about 5. 5 amps



800 watts at 110v will be about 7. 27 amps



figure the initial surge could go as high as 10 amps, maybe a little more.





lol

 

[JohnMcIntyre]

Come on down!!

Originally posted by willyslover

John. . rumor has it your going to be on the Left coast of the USA at the end of the month. . are you going to be at the Ram Runners meeting ???

Hey if you can make it too through 2. 5+ hours of traffic, you need a medal It would be great to put names to faces. See you at Cocoas!!



JMc

 

[JohnMcIntyre]

Wouldn't you know it.....?

Thw word on the street here in England from Cummins Europe is that there is only a 115VAC block heater (Cummins p/n 3928341) which is 750 watt & 120 volts only. I guess I'll have to make do with the step-down transformer . . . . . thanks guys . . . . .



JMc

 

[CFAR]

750 watts at 120 volts is 6. 25 amps, spike to 8-9