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Should Have Plugged In

Old Jan 29, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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You guys need to come up here for at least one winter. Help with the polar bear instinct.


I spend quite a bit of time in several sub zero climates. I've had more than my fair share of the SAGD. Thanks for the invite but no thanks.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by STROKER400
Your funny what is it like 70 degrees there,
Wish I were there!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Sun is going down now. Temp dropped to 72*.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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we have been having 0 temps everynight along with 5 feet of snow in the past week plugging my 94 in helps alot if i dont she grawls alot also run the heat cycle more than once it will help it start better
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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It was -40C today, and the last 2 days I have left my truck running. Its hard enough keeping the bobcat and diesel forklifts running, especially when you work with people who think you can shut them off outside in -40C.

Is it better to let the truck run, or try to plug it in for the whole day?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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It was warm today I put a sweater this morning and broke a sweat walking to my truck. And FYI our trucks do start fine in the -20s.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by spike7ss
It was -40C today, and the last 2 days I have left my truck running. Its hard enough keeping the bobcat and diesel forklifts running, especially when you work with people who think you can shut them off outside in -40C.

Is it better to let the truck run, or try to plug it in for the whole day?


Plug it in. Its a whole lot cheaper.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by spike7ss
It was -40C today, and the last 2 days I have left my truck running. Its hard enough keeping the bobcat and diesel forklifts running, especially when you work with people who think you can shut them off outside in -40C.

Is it better to let the truck run, or try to plug it in for the whole day?
I wish I could get either of my trucks running. Plugged in for hours...battery charger on for hours too. No go. Winter sucks !
 
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Wow...Ive always been able to start mine plugged in....thats weird! Well, ya shoulda left it runnin, like I do....oh yea, forgot you dont think thats a good idea...ha ha..sorry just had to throw that in there..

Seriously though, you havent blown a breaker or something have you?? The block heaters ussually do a great job, but mine will blow the breaker occasionally...
 
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