Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) What is the Wattage of the Block Heater?

[DrJC]

On a '96 12v, what is the electrical wattage (or amperage) of the Block Heater?



Thanks.



DrJC

Michigan

 

[SRadke]

750 watts... .

 

[DrJC]

SRadke,



Thanks for the response. (By the way, I've been out your way several times . . . nice country!)



DrJC

Jim Cambridge

 

[Katmandu]

750 watts... .

Is there a Thermostat on it to control the temperature ??

How long can it stay plugged in ??

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Do yourself a favor and buy a heavy duty timing at home depot or lowes to run it for say 4-5 hours at night/morning.



Jim

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

It cycles but still draws a fair amount of power, a timer is best for the electric bill.

 

[fortunate1]

Cummins also sells a 1000W block heater. That's what I bought when my OEM needed replacement. Price is the same.

 

[Desert Proven]

I had no idea how much power these block heaters use. I was on the road last month much of the time and didn't have the truck plugged in. My electric bill dropped almost $30. I'm buying a timer in the morning.

 

[REFLOYD]

well i am in the Marine Corps and have base housing so i dont have an electric bill. which is good because i couldnt afford one with the price of fuel and the little bit we get paid.

 

[guns101]

A heavy duty timer would save you enough money to pay for itself in a month or two. I have to leave mine plugged in all night as I get called out at all hours and hate to cold start it and go. One good thing about the calls is that one call pays for the extra lectricity for a couple months. My bud has his timer set for a couple hours in the morning and that's plenty for him. Seems like it takes a long time for heat in the cab,even though the thermostat works fine. Cold blooded beasts... lol

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

It cycles but still draws a fair amount of power, a timer is best for the electric bill.

Are you sure about that Vaughn? I've never heard of, or seen evidence of a block heater thermostat, or any form of off/on control mechanism - and pretty much figured the elements was on and drawing current as long as it was plugged in...