I use a Digital Timer with an internal battery, because if the power gets tripped, the Digital Time will keep the time and settings when the power comes back on. I bought this at Walmart for $10
The Timer is set to come on at 4.30am and Turn Off at 8.30am. The engine is covered with a couple of blankets to help hold the heat in and keep the dust off the engine in general.
The oil gets up to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit. I have measured up to 200+ degrees in some spots on the heat pad, but on average I get around 160-170 degrees. 50 watts is plenty for 3 quarts of oil even when it is mounted on the side of the tank. It curves to the tank without any problems.
I have been using the same brand oil heater (though the 100 Watt model) on my truck for the last 2 winters and it has been working great so far.
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My Oil Pre-Heater Setup for a Rotax 912
I use a Digital Timer with an internal battery, because if the power gets tripped, the Digital Time will keep the time and settings when the power comes back on. I bought this at Walmart for $10
The Timer is set to come on at 4.30am and Turn Off at 8.30am. The engine is covered with a couple of blankets to help hold the heat in and keep the dust off the engine in general.
The oil gets up to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit. I have measured up to 200+ degrees in some spots on the heat pad, but on average I get around 160-170 degrees. 50 watts is plenty for 3 quarts of oil even when it is mounted on the side of the tank. It curves to the tank without any problems.
I have been using the same brand oil heater (though the 100 Watt model) on my truck for the last 2 winters and it has been working great so far.
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Cheers,
Damien
Way cool. Maybe it could have the coffee ready too?