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bhazard · 11-29-2008, 01:16 PM

So whats the difference between the aluminum tank heaters (Amazon.com: Kats 13150 1500 Watt Aluminum Circulating Tank Heater: Automotive)

and the red ones? (Amazon.com: Kats 12080 850 Watt External Tank Heater: Automotive)

just looks?

I think Im gonna buy that 1500 watt aluminum one though. Its only a few bucks more than a lower wattage one. I should be able to run it for less time, and its thermostatically controlled too I believe. Any reason why I shouldnt go for a 1500 watt unit?

Edit: unless I wanted to try rigging up my 750w inverter to a say, 500w heater so I could run out to the car on my last break at work (anywhere from 2-4 hours before Im out of work) to start it on a timer to run for the last half hour or so before I get out of work. But then who knows how long my battery would last. Its a new napa battery if that means anything.

11-29-2008, 01:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
bhazard Master EcoModder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 500 2012 Golf TDI - '12 Volkswagen Golf TDI TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 45.51 mpg (US) Thanks: 6 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	So whats the difference between the aluminum tank heaters (Amazon.com: Kats 13150 1500 Watt Aluminum Circulating Tank Heater: Automotive) and the red ones? (Amazon.com: Kats 12080 850 Watt External Tank Heater: Automotive) just looks? I think Im gonna buy that 1500 watt aluminum one though. Its only a few bucks more than a lower wattage one. I should be able to run it for less time, and its thermostatically controlled too I believe. Any reason why I shouldnt go for a 1500 watt unit? Edit: unless I wanted to try rigging up my 750w inverter to a say, 500w heater so I could run out to the car on my last break at work (anywhere from 2-4 hours before Im out of work) to start it on a timer to run for the last half hour or so before I get out of work. But then who knows how long my battery would last. Its a new napa battery if that means anything. __________________ '05 Outback XT, 19 mpg BP-turbo 93 Festiva (long gone) 1/4 mile - 12.50@111.5 Best MPG - 36.8 Last edited by bhazard; 11-29-2008 at 01:24 PM..