Thread: 20 deg in ATL this morning. Started like a champ.
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Old 12-22-2008, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dee8go View Post
Max wouldn't start this morning. I have a block heater but have never used it. Are you supposed to leave it plugged in all night or do you just plug it in in the morning?
Lots of threads on this, but to summerize:
-You can leave it on all night, it just sucks up extra electricity. 500 watts * 12 hours = 6000 watt hours --> 6 KWH. 15 cents a KWH * 6 KWH = 90 cents a night.
-2-3 hours is usually enough.

-Jim
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