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Old December 13th 03, 03:40 AM
Louis Garceau
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Default Engine Block Heater Cable

Hey guys. I dont know if I am in the right group, because my question
may be more electrical related. Anyways, here it is.

The electric plug in the wall of my house building is about 125 feet
away from me truck. Me and my friend both have a 4X4 and the winter up
here are VERY cold. I wonder what type of cable should I get to run
around the house for 125 feet, and then keep both of our truck warm.

Any suggestion/specification/places to buy?
I'm from Canada.

Thank you.
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Old December 13th 03, 04:02 AM
Mike Hall
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Canadian Tire sell 'polar' cable but it is not cheap at that kind of
length.. is there no way that you could park closer?..

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"Louis Garceau" > wrote in message
m...
> Hey guys. I dont know if I am in the right group, because my question
> may be more electrical related. Anyways, here it is.
>
> The electric plug in the wall of my house building is about 125 feet
> away from me truck. Me and my friend both have a 4X4 and the winter up
> here are VERY cold. I wonder what type of cable should I get to run
> around the house for 125 feet, and then keep both of our truck warm.
>
> Any suggestion/specification/places to buy?
> I'm from Canada.
>
> Thank you.



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Old December 13th 03, 04:02 AM
Mike Hall
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Canadian Tire sell 'polar' cable but it is not cheap at that kind of
length.. is there no way that you could park closer?..

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"Louis Garceau" > wrote in message
m...
> Hey guys. I dont know if I am in the right group, because my question
> may be more electrical related. Anyways, here it is.
>
> The electric plug in the wall of my house building is about 125 feet
> away from me truck. Me and my friend both have a 4X4 and the winter up
> here are VERY cold. I wonder what type of cable should I get to run
> around the house for 125 feet, and then keep both of our truck warm.
>
> Any suggestion/specification/places to buy?
> I'm from Canada.
>
> Thank you.



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Old December 13th 03, 01:16 PM
Bret Chase
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On 13 Dec 2003 09:48:57 GMT, "Will Honea" > wrote:

>:|On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 02:40:07 UTC (Louis
>:|Garceau) wrote:
>:|
>:|> Hey guys. I dont know if I am in the right group, because my question
>:|> may be more electrical related. Anyways, here it is.
>:|>
>:|> The electric plug in the wall of my house building is about 125 feet
>:|> away from me truck. Me and my friend both have a 4X4 and the winter up
>:|> here are VERY cold. I wonder what type of cable should I get to run
>:|> around the house for 125 feet, and then keep both of our truck warm.
>:|>
>:|> Any suggestion/specification/places to buy?
>:|> I'm from Canada.
>:|
>:|First, find the current requirements for each vehicle. With that
>:|information in hand, visit you local auto parts storeand check their
>:|extension cables. Look at the wire size (there should be a current
>:|rating on the label) and see if it will handle your requirements. I
>:|doubt that the auto store will have an extension cord that long so now
>:|go to a builders supply and check. You will probably need at least a
>:|16ga. wire for that length although the heavier guage is more to
>:|insure proper voltage at the end to protect power tools tha nfro
>:|current carrying capacity. I won't be especially cheap, especially
>:|for exterior rated all weather extensions.


to run *2* block heaters (figuring 1500W a piece) he'll need at least
a 10 ga cord, an 8ga being better for a 125ft run. for that size
wire, you're going to have to go to a local electrical supply house.
figure this cord will cost you around $200 bucks (US) rubber jacketed
8/3 wire isn't cheap. if you're asking these questions, you might
also want to call a local electrician to have them make the cord up.

-Bret

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Old December 13th 03, 01:16 PM
Bret Chase
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On 13 Dec 2003 09:48:57 GMT, "Will Honea" > wrote:

>:|On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 02:40:07 UTC (Louis
>:|Garceau) wrote:
>:|
>:|> Hey guys. I dont know if I am in the right group, because my question
>:|> may be more electrical related. Anyways, here it is.
>:|>
>:|> The electric plug in the wall of my house building is about 125 feet
>:|> away from me truck. Me and my friend both have a 4X4 and the winter up
>:|> here are VERY cold. I wonder what type of cable should I get to run
>:|> around the house for 125 feet, and then keep both of our truck warm.
>:|>
>:|> Any suggestion/specification/places to buy?
>:|> I'm from Canada.
>:|
>:|First, find the current requirements for each vehicle. With that
>:|information in hand, visit you local auto parts storeand check their
>:|extension cables. Look at the wire size (there should be a current
>:|rating on the label) and see if it will handle your requirements. I
>:|doubt that the auto store will have an extension cord that long so now
>:|go to a builders supply and check. You will probably need at least a
>:|16ga. wire for that length although the heavier guage is more to
>:|insure proper voltage at the end to protect power tools tha nfro
>:|current carrying capacity. I won't be especially cheap, especially
>:|for exterior rated all weather extensions.


to run *2* block heaters (figuring 1500W a piece) he'll need at least
a 10 ga cord, an 8ga being better for a 125ft run. for that size
wire, you're going to have to go to a local electrical supply house.
figure this cord will cost you around $200 bucks (US) rubber jacketed
8/3 wire isn't cheap. if you're asking these questions, you might
also want to call a local electrician to have them make the cord up.

-Bret

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Old December 13th 03, 04:01 PM
Will Honea
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 12:16:40 UTC Bret Chase >
wrote:

> On 13 Dec 2003 09:48:57 GMT, "Will Honea" > wrote:
>
> >:|On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 02:40:07 UTC (Louis
> >:|Garceau) wrote:
> >:|
> >:|> Hey guys. I dont know if I am in the right group, because my question
> >:|> may be more electrical related. Anyways, here it is.
> >:|>
> >:|> The electric plug in the wall of my house building is about 125 feet
> >:|> away from me truck. Me and my friend both have a 4X4 and the winter up
> >:|> here are VERY cold. I wonder what type of cable should I get to run
> >:|> around the house for 125 feet, and then keep both of our truck warm.
> >:|>
> >:|> Any suggestion/specification/places to buy?
> >:|> I'm from Canada.
> >:|
> >:|First, find the current requirements for each vehicle. With that
> >:|information in hand, visit you local auto parts storeand check their
> >:|extension cables. Look at the wire size (there should be a current
> >:|rating on the label) and see if it will handle your requirements. I
> >:|doubt that the auto store will have an extension cord that long so now
> >:|go to a builders supply and check. You will probably need at least a
> >:|16ga. wire for that length although the heavier guage is more to
> >:|insure proper voltage at the end to protect power tools tha nfro
> >:|current carrying capacity. I won't be especially cheap, especially
> >:|for exterior rated all weather extensions.

>
> to run *2* block heaters (figuring 1500W a piece) he'll need at least
> a 10 ga cord, an 8ga being better for a 125ft run. for that size
> wire, you're going to have to go to a local electrical supply house.
> figure this cord will cost you around $200 bucks (US) rubber jacketed
> 8/3 wire isn't cheap. if you're asking these questions, you might
> also want to call a local electrician to have them make the cord up.


Good points - I hadn't considered 10A draws for each. That would take
at least 10ga as you say for that length. Ouch! Time to re-consider
Mike Romain's charcoal grill method...

--
Will Honea >
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Old December 13th 03, 04:01 PM
Will Honea
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 12:16:40 UTC Bret Chase >
wrote:

> On 13 Dec 2003 09:48:57 GMT, "Will Honea" > wrote:
>
> >:|On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 02:40:07 UTC (Louis
> >:|Garceau) wrote:
> >:|
> >:|> Hey guys. I dont know if I am in the right group, because my question
> >:|> may be more electrical related. Anyways, here it is.
> >:|>
> >:|> The electric plug in the wall of my house building is about 125 feet
> >:|> away from me truck. Me and my friend both have a 4X4 and the winter up
> >:|> here are VERY cold. I wonder what type of cable should I get to run
> >:|> around the house for 125 feet, and then keep both of our truck warm.
> >:|>
> >:|> Any suggestion/specification/places to buy?
> >:|> I'm from Canada.
> >:|
> >:|First, find the current requirements for each vehicle. With that
> >:|information in hand, visit you local auto parts storeand check their
> >:|extension cables. Look at the wire size (there should be a current
> >:|rating on the label) and see if it will handle your requirements. I
> >:|doubt that the auto store will have an extension cord that long so now
> >:|go to a builders supply and check. You will probably need at least a
> >:|16ga. wire for that length although the heavier guage is more to
> >:|insure proper voltage at the end to protect power tools tha nfro
> >:|current carrying capacity. I won't be especially cheap, especially
> >:|for exterior rated all weather extensions.

>
> to run *2* block heaters (figuring 1500W a piece) he'll need at least
> a 10 ga cord, an 8ga being better for a 125ft run. for that size
> wire, you're going to have to go to a local electrical supply house.
> figure this cord will cost you around $200 bucks (US) rubber jacketed
> 8/3 wire isn't cheap. if you're asking these questions, you might
> also want to call a local electrician to have them make the cord up.


Good points - I hadn't considered 10A draws for each. That would take
at least 10ga as you say for that length. Ouch! Time to re-consider
Mike Romain's charcoal grill method...

--
Will Honea >
  #10  
Old December 13th 03, 04:19 PM
Louis Garceau
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Mike: Yes I went to Canadian Tire, but couldnt find anything suitable
for winter for that long... And no I have no choice to park there,
this building is a piece of **** anyways... They changed the parking
from one side to the other, but the electrical outlet remain at same
place... anyways.

Will, I will check what you said. I also heard to check with WESCO
DISTRIBUTION, they are good in building wiring, maybe they have
something.

If anyone comes out with something new, I'm still waiting.

Thanks guys.
 




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