Author Topic: Freeze Plug Block heater reviews  (Read 12900 times)

Reply #30March 22, 2015, 01:52:29 pm

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Re: Freeze Plug Block heater reviews
« Reply #30 on: March 22, 2015, 01:52:29 pm »
im in the phila area and have used my former block heater 2-3 times in 30yrs, and once or so in 10yrs up around ny. glow plugs working is universal to cold starts in all weather.

Reply #31March 22, 2015, 02:55:14 pm

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« Reply #31 on: March 22, 2015, 02:55:14 pm »
745  The reason you are getting shocked is likely due to a pinched or frayed wire crossing over to the metal ground of the car.  You touch the car and connect it to ground zappa roo.  Hey that hurts!   

Reply #32March 22, 2015, 04:12:32 pm

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« Reply #32 on: March 22, 2015, 04:12:32 pm »
The block heater cord SHOULD be grounded which would make that impossible too. Sounds like a bad cord and/or heater.
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