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Old 01-04-2014, 04:25 PM
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Default How can you heat up a gen set in cold temps?
My gen set is a recoil start with an aluminum block. When it is really cold, it is very hard to start. If I could keep the oil warm, it would be much better. Now I use starting fluid, and 10w30 oil, but it would be better if I had some type of block heater. Magnetic heaters won't stick close enough to the block to transfer enough heat. Any suggestions?
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Is it inside? Or outside? If outside, you could put a tarp over it with a heat lamp on it. If inside a garage, just the heat lamp and no tarp.
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http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/dipstick-heater
it may be too long tho, or what Jonathon said.
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wolverine makes heaters that stick on the oil pan with adhesive.

https://www.wolverineheater.com/product-p/4.5.htm
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wolverine makes heaters that stick on the oil pan with adhesive.

https://www.wolverineheater.com/product-p/4.5.htm
That's pretty cool!!

All our ideas are great, if your home when the power goes out!
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Is it inside? Or outside? If outside, you could put a tarp over it with a heat lamp on it. If inside a garage, just the heat lamp and no tarp.
It is outside under a tarp. Probably not enough room for a heat lamp. The oil fill is only about 2 inches deep. Maybe the heater with adhesive would work. Thanks for the advice!
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A few more options for the heaters
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...sl_4iaue225w_b
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Kat's makes immersion/bayonet screw in heaters you could install into a NPT oil drain hole too. They advise 10 watts per quart sizing.

You might also be able to use a wrap around battery blanket (12V) or a stick on battery heater also.
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Whats a gen set???
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you know, an engine driven generator you drag around to where needed for 120/240 voltages.
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