Block Heater

MCFR22 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2011, 01:25 PM

Does anyone else have a problem with their block heater plug getting hot? Hot enough to melt?

rentstdi · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2011, 01:31 PM

What gauge wire cord are you using and how long is it.

EPFD217 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2011, 01:38 PM

NO problems here. You've got a short or something.

MCFR22 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2011, 01:50 PM

Heavy duty 25ft from lowes. Can't remember what guage. Block heater works great but the plug gets pretty toasty!

**Banshee34** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-07-2011, 01:56 PM

Mine would get pretty warm when it was working

but not hot enough to melt anything.

Fox'sFord · #6 (**permalink**) 02-07-2011, 02:34 PM

Sounds like you have a couple problems, check the outlet you plug into. It seems like the circuit isnt grounded, if it had a proper ground the breaker would trip may before anything like that would happen.

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