That's the typical way people use them.
I leave it plugged in all night, to an outlet on a switch that I turn on when I think it's time, 15 minutes to 2 or 3 hours before start time.
Most people don't have their block heater on an inside switch.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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