hey guys,
anyone have any idea what the Amp draw on the block heater is...
Looking for a new timer and was wondering if the one i'm looking at is good enough?
Thanks
Graham
hey guys,
anyone have any idea what the Amp draw on the block heater is...
Looking for a new timer and was wondering if the one i'm looking at is good enough?
Thanks
Graham
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.6 L/100 km ... 43.0 mpg (Imp) ... 15.2 km/L ... 35.8 mpg (US) ...
I"m pretty sure AlphaMicra posted the current draw of his... I seem to remember it being around 300 watts.
Going to have a look...
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.5 mpg (Imp) ... 20.0 km/L ... 47.0 mpg (US) ...
Close... 390 watts.
Here it is:
From:
Thread: Use your Micra's block heater: save fuel, reduce wear, be more comfortable.
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.5 mpg (Imp) ... 20.0 km/L ... 47.0 mpg (US) ...
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.6 L/100 km ... 43.0 mpg (Imp) ... 15.2 km/L ... 35.8 mpg (US) ...
Watts used by my block heater.
I ended up using a Stanley Timermax Outdoor Pro with my car. Model #51215. You can set up a few different on/off times on it and it has internal batteries to keep the day and time in case of a power failure. It also has two ports on the bottom to plug into and is good for 125VAC @ 1876 Watts.
Last edited by LilGeckos; 11-23-2018 at 08:19 PM.
Good to know. I bought a wifi switchable one that is 1800w 15 amp. I’ll use it on timer mostly but on weekends I can trigger from inside before I go to leave and not have to go outside.
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.6 L/100 km ... 43.0 mpg (Imp) ... 15.2 km/L ... 35.8 mpg (US) ...
^ wifi remote switch for your block heater? That's a great idea.
I have a regular one on a little fob, but found out it's the same frequency as my neighbour's car fob. So when she unlocked her car, it turns off my block heater!
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.5 mpg (Imp) ... 20.0 km/L ... 47.0 mpg (US) ...
I figured most days the timers i have used for years is good enough, but really there are a few occasions when i dont want it one, too warm to need it or not driving to work today...or time when i want it on, saturday morning or something...
now i can just say "Echo, turn on outdoor plug" and the block heater turns on, or christmas lights (both currently) hahah
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View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.6 L/100 km ... 43.0 mpg (Imp) ... 15.2 km/L ... 35.8 mpg (US) ...
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