Block heater cord VOLTAGE?

[stryqer]

Anyone know the voltage at the element? I trying to test to see if my cord is frapped or if its the element. I get a test or about 25 volts at the end of the block heater cord.

Is this correct, 25 volts at the element?

[SuperCrutyPS]

To me, that seems low. Since it runs off AC and usually consumes about a 1000W/hour. That's why most people put them on timers.

[bigcountrysg]

That is not correct, should be 110-120volts.

[siloped]

Originally Posted by SuperCrutyPS

To me, that seems low. Since it runs off AC and usually consumes about a 1000W/hour. That's why most people put them on timers.

That explains alot on my last power bill. Damn

[donald lorbeske]

the heater draws about 10to15 amp the cord are known to break at the plug end cut it back and put end on it thats what i did

[PoweredByPotato]

Ampere draw is more like 8-10amps

Watts = Voltage x Amps

1000watts = 110V x 9.09 Amps

[zimstroke22]

Anyone recommend a certain timer?

[bottledgt]

how much monies it run to leave one plugged in all night?

[NYMustang50]

Originally Posted by bottledgt

how much monies it run to leave one plugged in all night?

It well for me would turn out to be .20 cents a hour to have my truck plugged in.

[bigcountrysg]

Originally Posted by NYMustang50

well it wont be worth it. you would seriously be better off to just put a timer on it.

It raises my electric bill 10 dollars a month. To have my truck plugged in for 8-12 hours a night.