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pugmanic · 01-20-2017, 07:33 AM

Hi,

I have been thinking about the benefits of a block/sump heater (and wishing I had access to a driveway or garage to be able to use one).

My knowledge of electricity is pitiful, so please forgive me if this is a stupid question. Do you think that the use of an inductive coil could make the heating of a block/sump any more efficient?

I have seen people testing small 12v Inductive heaters on youtube, and also wondered if it would be possible to make use of such a heater with a 12v Car battery.

Rgds

Nick

01-20-2017, 07:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
pugmanic EcoModding Wannabe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 41 Hype-brid - '10 Toyota Auris HSD T-Spirit Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Induction Block Heater Hi, I have been thinking about the benefits of a block/sump heater (and wishing I had access to a driveway or garage to be able to use one). My knowledge of electricity is pitiful, so please forgive me if this is a stupid question. Do you think that the use of an inductive coil could make the heating of a block/sump any more efficient? I have seen people testing small 12v Inductive heaters on youtube, and also wondered if it would be possible to make use of such a heater with a 12v Car battery. Rgds Nick