Block heater

[ironman1952]

Sorry for not chiming in sooner, I did not realize that there are a limited number of replies per page. :-(
I am in the Spokane area of Washington state. not nearly as cold as where you guys are. the coldest so far has been about 25+-

I know what a baby I am Hydro electric has been a mainstay for many years,
the extension cord issue brought up is a good one. The gauge of the wire is based on the amperage rating of the heater coil and the length of the cord. The longer the cord the higher gauge of wire necessary. I have an enclosed trailer with my cabinet making tools and I have a air compressor, lights, chopsaw and outlets in the trailer. I use a 100' 10 gauge wire to carry any possible load.
Anyway I have not been using the block heater as of late.
Thanks again for all your sage advise Regards, Joe

 

[Williy]

Heat lamps 100 watt 125 watt 175 Watt 250 watt 500 watt etc
With the heat lamp focused on the oil pan should heat up quickly

willy

 

[John_Mc]

Heat lamps 100 watt 125 watt 175 Watt 250 watt 500 watt etc
With the heat lamp focused on the oil pan should heat up quickly

willy

Heat lamps do work, but "quickly" is a relative term. A tractor engine has a lot of thermal mass. In really cold weather, it can take hours to get a good preheat. Putting the heat lamp under the tractor and throwing an old blanket or sleeping bag over it can help - just make sure things are arranged so as not to start a fire.