For it to be effective, you pretty much will have to run it anytime the engine is not running. In 20 degree weather, place a 1,500 watt heater in the van and see how long it will take to warm the van. Now plan to heat the coolant in the engine with the same amount of heat. 1,500 watts is a little over 5,000 BTUs. You are not going to heat the coolant and the van by turning this on an hour before you want to use it. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Miguel Pacheco Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:25 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system Come on, put it on a timer. You don't have to run it 24/7! Thanks, Miguel |
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