Battery heater
#31
Re: Battery heater
Yes, the extension cord that connects the block heater plug to the outlet.
My first tool of choice for this project is my Kill-a-Watt, used as an ammeter (or watt meter) for the block heater. If I have to tear into the grill to check out the wiring, then I'll consider a DVM, possibly on an much warmer day.
My first tool of choice for this project is my Kill-a-Watt, used as an ammeter (or watt meter) for the block heater. If I have to tear into the grill to check out the wiring, then I'll consider a DVM, possibly on an much warmer day.
#32
Re: Battery heater
As posted by GPSman ( I think) it's a 24 volt and I read 75W would be 3A.(?)
Closest I could find was 4 amp.
Mine shows 100 watts when plugged in not sure if it's the killawatt or just drawing more power.
I'll check it out with DVM when I get a chance.
http://stores.ebay.com/chargerdeal
Closest I could find was 4 amp.
Mine shows 100 watts when plugged in not sure if it's the killawatt or just drawing more power.
I'll check it out with DVM when I get a chance.
http://stores.ebay.com/chargerdeal
Mine is a 2005, built in 12/2004.
#34
Re: Battery heater
I was able to find the proper connector at the junk yard, took a while but it came from a 2000 something Taurus, something off the fire wall. From my shop manual it looks like the same one for the seat belt buckled signal also. Anyway no cut and splice required
and I got an excuse to go to the Junk yard!!
and I got an excuse to go to the Junk yard!!
I do have the 2009 manual. Maybe I can find that seat-belt connector there as well. I have the 24v PS, but need to get the connector to test, then run the wire from back to front.
#35
Re: Battery heater
I have an Enginer kit (4kwh) installed which sits above the HV battery. I have inserted a 60w battery heating pad from Napa between the two and it is set to turn on under 50 degrees F. It makes a big difference in battery performance on my FEH and uses little electricity. The other day my 10 mile drive to work got 60mpg in 25 degree weather.
#36
Re: Battery heater
I have an Enginer kit (4kwh) installed which sits above the HV battery. I have inserted a 60w battery heating pad from Napa between the two and it is set to turn on under 50 degrees F. It makes a big difference in battery performance on my FEH and uses little electricity. The other day my 10 mile drive to work got 60mpg in 25 degree weather.
Plus, your plug-in battery will get warm naturally during the charge cycle.
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