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MetroMPG · 01-27-2008, 08:33 PM

I may do some other tests - like compare this to the performance of the 300w external heater (it's still bolted to the motor).

Also, I have plugged them both in at once a few times on really cold days.

01-27-2008, 08:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
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