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Power For Engine Block Heaters?
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08-12-2008, 03:05 PM
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Power For Engine Block Heaters?
I was asked to bid a job for installing power for block heaters for 11 trucks. I know they just plug into a regular receptacle, but anybody know the amp draw on one of those? Will they trip a GFCI?
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08-12-2008, 03:20 PM
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Re: Power For Engine Block Heaters?
How about a make and model and size and draw?????
 http://www.servicemate.com/catalog/p...CategoryID=162 From 300 to 1500 Watts. This is more a job for a Diesel Mechanic than an Electrician.
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08-12-2008, 04:05 PM
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Re: Power For Engine Block Heaters?
Not for sure the mak and model. Friend of mine works for a propane company and they want receptacles in the parking lot to plug in 11 trucks.
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08-12-2008, 04:47 PM
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Re: Power For Engine Block Heaters?
Are you installing the Heaters or the Receptacles????
Depending on the heater, one MAYBE two per circuit! GFCI breakers. You are going to be plugging the cord in to the truck and NOT the truck in to the receptacle. 
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08-12-2008, 05:32 PM
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Re: Power For Engine Block Heaters?
I put them each on their own circuit, and use a seperate GFCI receptacle for each one. Most people will want them on a time clock too, so you're going to need contactors mounted in an enclosure to run them through.
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08-12-2008, 11:44 PM
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Re: Power For Engine Block Heaters?Quote:
The panel and timer method make a nice install.
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08-12-2008, 11:53 PM
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Re: Power For Engine Block Heaters?
I always thought it would be splendifous if I could set up the receptacle and the prong on my truck so I could just drive right into the connection. This could also be a parking guide.
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08-13-2008, 01:08 AM
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Re: Power For Engine Block Heaters?
The block heater for a Powerstroke is 1500 watts.
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08-13-2008, 01:23 AM
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