A less expensive route would be to use a NAPA heater like Randy Lervold did on his RV-3. Website says he used a 50W version. I would pick a 150W version like my E-Z heater that warms up my Lycoming engine in Pennsylvania with 2-hours of operation before flight.
Amazon even has a pad heater. The E-Z heat has a three prong plug and the images of the others do not. Not sure if it is worth an extra $100 US for the three prong plug.
Do not forget the SwitchBox Control so that you can turn it on remotely from the warmth of your home.
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Gary A. Sobek
NC25 RV-6 Flying
3,400+ hours Where is N157GS Building RV-8 S/N: 80012
To most people, the sky is the limit.
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Last edited by RV6_flyer : 10-15-2016 at 07:34 AM.
Reason: Add SwitchBox Control.
A less expensive route would be to use a NAPA heater like Randy Lervold did on his RV-3. Website says he used a 50W version. I would pick a 150W version like my E-Z heater that warms up my Lycoming engine in Pennsylvania with 2-hours of operation before flight.
Amazon even has a pad heater. The E-Z heat has a three prong plug and the images of the others do not. Not sure if it is worth an extra $100 US for the three prong plug.
Do not forget the SwitchBox Control so that you can turn it on remotely from the warmth of your home.
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(This post by: Christopher Checca EAA Lifetime Member #799388)
Engine block heater off amazon and there is a unit similar to switchbox on amazon for under $50 that does exact same thing as switchbox for a lot less money. Has three individually controlled outlets and uses i believe a tmobile sim card, cost like $3 a month for prepaid sim.
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Justin
Rv-6, o360, whirlwind cs prop, old paint and panel
Rv-4,o-320,prince prop, mgl avionics screens - sold
Steve "Stu"
Cold Lake, Alberta
7A #70015 - C-FZQX - built - sold
7A #71629 - C-FSIS - built - sold across Atlantic
7 #70215 - C-GOJU - flying - sold
7 #70703 - C-GMIY - flying - sold
6 #60119 - C-FHBZ - built - Airventure 2016 Bronze Lindy - sold
8 #82842 - C-FSBG - Fastback - built - sold
4 #2723 - building
Milk stool heater from Home and Aviation Depot. Dryer duct kit to port the air properly,
I set it up running when I leave the hangar if I think there is a chance I will fly in the next few days.
Serves double duty as a small area heater when I don't feel like breaking out the 300,000 Btu propane torpedo heater.
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Mike C.
Sierra Nevada
RV-6A bought flying
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I use hair dryers donated by lady friends. One in each nostril and sealed with drywall sponge. Heats entire engine from 30 to 75 degrees in 40 minutes.
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John Morgensen
RV-9A N946PM 600+ hours since 2013
Nevada/Arizona
Pre heaters
Linear Mode
