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Old 08-27-2003, 11:27 AM
P.E.Haiges P.E.Haiges is offline
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Rmmagow,

As far as I know there is no thermostst on the block heater. Plug it in and see if you notice a spark when you make the connection. Try a couple of times since you are using AC current.

If you get a spark, it will work. If not, probably won't work. You then might check with an ommeter. Should be in neighborhood of 25 ohms if its OK. Should pull about 5 Amps or more.

These values are just an educated guess but should tell if the heater will or will not work.

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