[DisNDat]

Does anyone have any experience with these;

Eberspaecher - Automotive Heaters, Engine Heaters

Both Webasto and Espar make this sort of thing. Seems like a useful idea come January.

 

[Gypsyjon]

I have had them in two tug boats that I run in cold weather. Work okay, beats freezing.

 

[DisNDat]

I have had them in two tug boats that I run in cold weather. Work okay, beats freezing.

Imagine they would ( beat freezing )>

Cost?

How long does it take to get engine
coolant up to temp?

 

[Gypsyjon]

On a tugboat, it depends if you are running light or if you are towing.....

 

[Gypsyjon]

Heater Only Espar Eberspasher Diesel Heater Airtronic D2 Same SA Webasto Airtop | eBay

The ones I use would drive you the heck out of a truck cab.

 

[DisNDat]

Heater Only Espar Eberspasher Diesel Heater Airtronic D2 Same SA Webasto Airtop | eBay

The ones I use would drive you the heck out of a truck cab.

Interesting.

I ask, because I know a lot of diesel owners and they
all complain that diesels take a while to warm up in
the winter.

I'm thinking that one of these things warming up the
coolant for say 5 minutes would get the engine going
regardless of how cold it is. Run one of these things
for say 5 minutes after engine startup, and the cab should
be pretty warm after that...

At least that's what I'd hope...

 

[Gypsyjon]

The ones I use are the air heaters, not the coolant heater. My guess is they would work just fine though.