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Engine Block Heater (EBH) Group Buy: as low as $39 shipped till 8/19

Discussion in 'Sponsored Commercial Sales' started by Danny, Jul 25, 2007.

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  1. Godiva

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FireEngineer @ Jul 26 2007, 03:20 PM) [snapback]485650[/snapback]</div>
    San Diego is lovely any time of year.

    I cook.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Jul 26 2007, 03:40 PM) [snapback]485662[/snapback]</div>
    The temptations are growing....

    Wayne
     
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    I would like to get one..
     
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    I'm in for one. Was thinking I would like it sooner, but for a price break I can wait.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny @ Jul 25 2007, 04:35 PM) [snapback]484992[/snapback]</div>
    There's a nice thread, complete with photos about how to do the install here.
    Looks pretty easy.
     
    #25 rik, Jul 27, 2007
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    Put me down for one.
    Thanks
     
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    I'm in - Sign me up for 4 years!

    Now to go pimp this elswhere and drive the numbers up and prices down..... ;)
     
    #27 ohershey, Jul 27, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sprague @ Jul 27 2007, 10:26 AM) [snapback]486082[/snapback]</div>
    Wondering how many we are up to now? From my count it is near 17 or 18. Tell your friends to get thiers now while it is still warm.
    D Rock
     
    #28 1fixitman, Jul 27, 2007
  9. treehggr

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    Has anyone in AZ installed an EBH? Thinking about getting one but may need some assistance, on the other hand maybe not. It just helps to have someone around who has experience in doing this install.

    I think that I could still benefit from using this every morning even with the high heat due to my short commute which is 10-15 mins.

    Thanks, Brandon
     
    #29 treehggr, Jul 27, 2007
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    I'm in
     
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    I'll take one. Should help with winters at 8,000 ft.
     
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    Apologies for asking a stupid question, but how does this thing work? It looks like you are supposed to plug it into a wall outlet in order to use it. Is this correct?
     
    #32 ny biker, Jul 27, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nybiker @ Jul 27 2007, 05:57 PM) [snapback]486406[/snapback]</div>
    Yep, plug it in to the wall, most of us use a timer so that it comes on 3 hours before we leave home in the morning.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny @ Jul 25 2007, 02:53 PM) [snapback]484843[/snapback]</div>
    My Prius is under warranty.
    Any risk the EBH could void it if not installed by a Toyota dealer?
    Thanks.
    Phil
     
    #34 medicis, Jul 27, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CO2 miser @ Jul 27 2007, 06:41 PM) [snapback]486424[/snapback]</div>
    Nope! It doesn't interface with the Prius in any way. The heating element physically rests inside a hollow cylinder cast into the engine block just for this heater. It's OK to have any competent person install it.

    Wayne
     
    #35 FireEngineer, Jul 27, 2007
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    before i agree to buy this, can anyone recommend a dealer or person who can install it for a reasonable price in the federal way, seattle area. thx
     
    #36 saechaka, Jul 27, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(philmo @ Jul 27 2007, 06:17 PM) [snapback]486377[/snapback]</div>

    are you serious where are you that your 8000 ft?
     
    #37 SureValla, Jul 27, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SureValla @ Jul 27 2007, 06:18 PM) [snapback]486460[/snapback]</div>
    His/Her profile does say Denver, CO....
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 27 2007, 10:37 PM) [snapback]486580[/snapback]</div>
    I thought that Denver was 5800 feet.
     
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    I could probably pick up some of the installs in the Northeast, too.
    I might want to practice up on the from-below method for the sake of
    speed, although having the cowl out makes running the wire so much
    easier and allows construction of a good "vibration loop" along the
    same path as the heater-core hose. On the other hand, I've gotten
    pretty fast at pulling the cowl as a standard routine now...
    .
    _H*
     
    #40 hobbit, Jul 28, 2007
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