REFLECTOR: Engine pre-heat

[Laurence Coen]

Karl,

I use a flat glue on sump heater.  It looks just like the pricey aviation 
types but came from an automotive supply house I found on the internet.  I 
no longer can remember which one.  I think it is a 250W heater.  The plug is 
accessed at the back of the cowl so I can plug in an extension cord and I'm 
in business.  I put an old quilt over the cowl the night before flight and 
when the temp is in the 20's I have warm oil and the CHT's are in the 70's. 
I take a 100' extension cord with me when I travel in cold climes and find 
most FBO's will let you plug in for a couple of hours.  It works.

Larry Coen
N136LC

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From: "Karl J. Warner" <karljwarnerpa at earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:45 AM
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Subject: REFLECTOR: Engine pre-heat

> Hi all, I'd like some input on pre-heating.  Anyone using a system they 
> are particularly happy with?  I'll have electric power and my V will be 
> hangared in Maine for part of this winter.  Any input is appreciated.
> Karl
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