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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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i was wondering if anyone knew that wattage on the block heaters on 06 cummins'. anyone running a timer on the power cords your using?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Maybe this will give you an idea https://www.dieselbombers.com/cummin...ck-heater.html More than I thought
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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thanks jazz
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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I have mine on a heavy duty timer & extension cord, comes on 2.5 hours before i leave for work.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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yea, i got a 12 gauge 3 wire cord, and my dad plugs it in when he laeves for work around 5, then i start her around 6 and leave at 615 for work. so it doesnt get a whole lot of time. i just wnated to know the watts so i wouldnt burn up a regualr old household timer ya know.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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Its best to get a 15 Amp outdoor type timer.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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yea, picked one up today.
 
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