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Subject:Re: Oil reservoir heater
From:Gnarlodious
Date:Fri, 16 Nov 2001 23:28:38 -0700

Entity Alistair Bell spoke thus:

> no, not that it can be gotten cheaper elsewhere, but that its to be glued on
> to the sump!
Actually they make a magnetic heater but the vanagon is an aluminum pan.

> 250W may be good enough for most of the lower 48.
Definitely

> PS I have a block heater in my I$, can't remember the wattage :)
The coolant immersion heaters are all 400W

>>> the bottom of your engine ( glue provided )
You can also use a pad it to preheat your battery for 30% more cranking
power in cold weather, but it doesn't heat your oil. It uses 35 W.

>>> I think it is made in Tacoma Washington.
More likely Spokane at http://www.kimhotstart.com/

Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com