Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
#51
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Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
to work.
i can't live without remote start.
My 2 cents,
278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
Pat
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> FrankW did pass the time by typing:
>> Gi'day Group
>> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
>> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
>> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
>> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
>> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
>> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
>> I thought about those power packs you can get
>> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
>> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
>> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
>> Thoughts or comments anyone?
>> Thanks in advance
>
> Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> in about 5 min.
>
> Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> out every couple of hours to run the engine.
>
> I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
>
> Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> internal heat.
>
> --
> DougW
>
i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
to work.
i can't live without remote start.
My 2 cents,
278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
Pat
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> FrankW did pass the time by typing:
>> Gi'day Group
>> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
>> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
>> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
>> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
>> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
>> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
>> I thought about those power packs you can get
>> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
>> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
>> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
>> Thoughts or comments anyone?
>> Thanks in advance
>
> Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> in about 5 min.
>
> Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> out every couple of hours to run the engine.
>
> I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
>
> Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> internal heat.
>
> --
> DougW
>
#52
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Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
to work.
i can't live without remote start.
My 2 cents,
278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
Pat
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> FrankW did pass the time by typing:
>> Gi'day Group
>> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
>> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
>> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
>> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
>> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
>> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
>> I thought about those power packs you can get
>> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
>> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
>> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
>> Thoughts or comments anyone?
>> Thanks in advance
>
> Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> in about 5 min.
>
> Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> out every couple of hours to run the engine.
>
> I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
>
> Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> internal heat.
>
> --
> DougW
>
i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
to work.
i can't live without remote start.
My 2 cents,
278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
Pat
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> FrankW did pass the time by typing:
>> Gi'day Group
>> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
>> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
>> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
>> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
>> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
>> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
>> I thought about those power packs you can get
>> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
>> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
>> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
>> Thoughts or comments anyone?
>> Thanks in advance
>
> Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> in about 5 min.
>
> Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> out every couple of hours to run the engine.
>
> I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
>
> Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> internal heat.
>
> --
> DougW
>
#53
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Posts: n/a
Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
You obviously live someplace warm.....
The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
button. LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Patrick wrote:
>
> I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
> to work.
>
> i can't live without remote start.
> My 2 cents,
>
> 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
>
> Pat
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> >> Gi'day Group
> >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> >> Thanks in advance
> >
> > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > in about 5 min.
> >
> > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> >
> > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> >
> > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > internal heat.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
button. LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Patrick wrote:
>
> I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
> to work.
>
> i can't live without remote start.
> My 2 cents,
>
> 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
>
> Pat
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> >> Gi'day Group
> >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> >> Thanks in advance
> >
> > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > in about 5 min.
> >
> > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> >
> > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> >
> > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > internal heat.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
#54
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Posts: n/a
Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
You obviously live someplace warm.....
The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
button. LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Patrick wrote:
>
> I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
> to work.
>
> i can't live without remote start.
> My 2 cents,
>
> 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
>
> Pat
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> >> Gi'day Group
> >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> >> Thanks in advance
> >
> > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > in about 5 min.
> >
> > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> >
> > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> >
> > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > internal heat.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
button. LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Patrick wrote:
>
> I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
> to work.
>
> i can't live without remote start.
> My 2 cents,
>
> 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
>
> Pat
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> >> Gi'day Group
> >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> >> Thanks in advance
> >
> > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > in about 5 min.
> >
> > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> >
> > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> >
> > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > internal heat.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
#55
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
You obviously live someplace warm.....
The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
button. LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Patrick wrote:
>
> I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
> to work.
>
> i can't live without remote start.
> My 2 cents,
>
> 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
>
> Pat
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> >> Gi'day Group
> >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> >> Thanks in advance
> >
> > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > in about 5 min.
> >
> > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> >
> > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> >
> > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > internal heat.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
button. LOL!
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Patrick wrote:
>
> I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before going
> to work.
>
> i can't live without remote start.
> My 2 cents,
>
> 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
>
> Pat
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> >> Gi'day Group
> >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> >> Thanks in advance
> >
> > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > in about 5 min.
> >
> > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> >
> > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> >
> > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > internal heat.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
#56
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
I live in the province of Quebec Beside Ottawa, Damm cold last few day's
-27 + Windchill
Brrr..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41EFBF4E.F049CE75@sympatico.ca...
> You obviously live someplace warm.....
>
> The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
> button. LOL!
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Patrick wrote:
> >
> > I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> > i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before
going
> > to work.
> >
> > i can't live without remote start.
> > My 2 cents,
> >
> > 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> > Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> > iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> > >> Gi'day Group
> > >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> > >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> > >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> > >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> > >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> > >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> > >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> > >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> > >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> > >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> > >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> > >> Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > > in about 5 min.
> > >
> > > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> > >
> > > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> > >
> > > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > > internal heat.
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
-27 + Windchill
Brrr..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41EFBF4E.F049CE75@sympatico.ca...
> You obviously live someplace warm.....
>
> The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
> button. LOL!
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Patrick wrote:
> >
> > I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> > i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before
going
> > to work.
> >
> > i can't live without remote start.
> > My 2 cents,
> >
> > 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> > Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> > iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> > >> Gi'day Group
> > >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> > >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> > >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> > >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> > >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> > >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> > >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> > >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> > >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> > >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> > >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> > >> Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > > in about 5 min.
> > >
> > > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> > >
> > > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> > >
> > > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > > internal heat.
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
I live in the province of Quebec Beside Ottawa, Damm cold last few day's
-27 + Windchill
Brrr..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41EFBF4E.F049CE75@sympatico.ca...
> You obviously live someplace warm.....
>
> The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
> button. LOL!
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Patrick wrote:
> >
> > I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> > i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before
going
> > to work.
> >
> > i can't live without remote start.
> > My 2 cents,
> >
> > 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> > Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> > iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> > >> Gi'day Group
> > >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> > >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> > >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> > >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> > >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> > >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> > >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> > >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> > >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> > >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> > >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> > >> Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > > in about 5 min.
> > >
> > > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> > >
> > > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> > >
> > > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > > internal heat.
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
-27 + Windchill
Brrr..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41EFBF4E.F049CE75@sympatico.ca...
> You obviously live someplace warm.....
>
> The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
> button. LOL!
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Patrick wrote:
> >
> > I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> > i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before
going
> > to work.
> >
> > i can't live without remote start.
> > My 2 cents,
> >
> > 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> > Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> > iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> > >> Gi'day Group
> > >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> > >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> > >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> > >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> > >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> > >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> > >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> > >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> > >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> > >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> > >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> > >> Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > > in about 5 min.
> > >
> > > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> > >
> > > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> > >
> > > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > > internal heat.
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
#58
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
I live in the province of Quebec Beside Ottawa, Damm cold last few day's
-27 + Windchill
Brrr..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41EFBF4E.F049CE75@sympatico.ca...
> You obviously live someplace warm.....
>
> The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
> button. LOL!
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Patrick wrote:
> >
> > I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> > i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before
going
> > to work.
> >
> > i can't live without remote start.
> > My 2 cents,
> >
> > 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> > Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> > iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> > >> Gi'day Group
> > >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> > >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> > >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> > >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> > >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> > >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> > >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> > >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> > >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> > >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> > >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> > >> Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > > in about 5 min.
> > >
> > > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> > >
> > > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> > >
> > > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > > internal heat.
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
-27 + Windchill
Brrr..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:41EFBF4E.F049CE75@sympatico.ca...
> You obviously live someplace warm.....
>
> The 'key' won't start the engines in the real cold, let along a push
> button. LOL!
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Patrick wrote:
> >
> > I have a WIRELESS car starter.... Lol
> > i push the button from the bed in morning and it's warm and hot before
going
> > to work.
> >
> > i can't live without remote start.
> > My 2 cents,
> >
> > 278,000 Km start every morning without been plug,
> > Mobil1 Synthetic 5-30....
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> a écrit dans le message de news:
> > iYiHd.11112$sF5.5391@okepread06...
> > > FrankW did pass the time by typing:
> > >> Gi'day Group
> > >> This morning it was -30 celcuis at my place.
> > >> Luckily I have my TJ plugged in and it starts
> > >> without a whimper. Normally I'll plug in the block
> > >> heater when it's -10C or below. It's on a timer and comes on
> > >> a couple of hours before I leave for work.
> > >> Now at work there's no outlet to plug into.
> > >> I thought about those power packs you can get
> > >> at crappy tire with a built in AC inverter (300W at 110VAC).
> > >> I wonder if it can power a timer and the block heater
> > >> for a couple hours before I leave work with one of those.
> > >> Thoughts or comments anyone?
> > >> Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Not enough power, not even close. It would drain flat
> > > in about 5 min.
> > >
> > > Stick cardboard in front of the radiator to block wind,
> > > that's about all you can do. The other option is to go
> > > out every couple of hours to run the engine.
> > >
> > > I vaguely remember something called an "engine blanket"
> > > But that's probably of no use these days. Too many
> > > doodads and thingamabobs stuck to the outside.
> > >
> > > Severe weather places use a coolant thermos that keeps a
> > > gallon or more of the vehicles coolant in an inusulated
> > > bottle so it can be used to warm up the engine. Hybrids also
> > > use it to even out heat cycles on the gas engine and to provide
> > > internal heat.
> > >
> > > --
> > > DougW
> > >
#59
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
I know this is probably a really dumb idea, but has anyone ever
installed an auto-car starter and put it on a timer? Like it will start
your car every hour and let it run 5 minutes, then shut off and wait
for the next hour. Would work good for people at work with no power
chord to plub in a heater. Just curious.
JML
#60
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fricken Cold!-wireless block heater?
I know this is probably a really dumb idea, but has anyone ever
installed an auto-car starter and put it on a timer? Like it will start
your car every hour and let it run 5 minutes, then shut off and wait
for the next hour. Would work good for people at work with no power
chord to plub in a heater. Just curious.
JML