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[PstrokeATX]

i have a 2006 6.0.. and every time i plug it in it trips the breaker..i have a 7.3 also and no problems plugging it in

[Jeckstine]

you either have a bad cord or bad block element.

[PstrokeATX]

the cord is fine using it on the 7.3 now .. no problems... ive never seen this before haha

[skanj0]

Originally Posted by PstrokeATX

i have a 2006 6.0.. and every time i plug it in it trips the breaker..i have a 7.3 also and no problems plugging it in

Sounds like one of three things is wrong: 1) your block heater cord has a chafe or nick in it and is shorting, 2) the block heater element itself has shorted-out internally, or 3) the outlet or extension cord that you are plugging into isn't rated for the load (the 6.0 block heater draws 1,000 watts - the same as ten 100W light bulbs).

[PstrokeATX]

i figure its not rated for that power because i have all my christmas lights hooked up to the same surge protector... so i just plugged it in to a regular wall outlet and we will see what happens