With consecutive nights in the upper 20's and highs around 50, should we be concerned about our blocks freezing?
Thinking about running an extension cord out to the boat with a drop light to put a little heat under the cover.
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With consecutive nights in the upper 20's and highs around 50, should we be concerned about our blocks freezing?
Thinking about running an extension cord out to the boat with a drop light to put a little heat under the cover.
I would definitely think you have a legit concern. I would drain the block as well just in case you lose power for some reason and your lights or block heater takes a dump. Fortunately here in So Cal that isn't much of a concern, but it was 31 this morning :calm:
Here in Utah it gets pretty cold. I usually drain the block and make sure that the bowl on my jet has oil in it and make sure there's no water.
Ron,, I would suggest draining the block. Any time I put an engine together I use brass plugs in the water drains (don't forget to drain both sides since they are separate water jackets) so they come out easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by 76Bonneville
It was 29 degrees this morning in Chino hills when I took my daughter to school a bit nipply ILife I must say so
That wasn't even our high today... High today is 22*. It'll be 12* tonight when I get off work. Sunday a high of 16 and a low of -8*.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wendi
Our high was 27* and our low tonight is going to be - 5.
It would be winterized for sure if I live in colder country like you two Wolfie and 24 Sleek. But I live in So Cal like HB, Wendi and Barry,where we dont normally have to give it a second thought. It's 7:30 on Friday evening and we're already down to 42*. I'm in the foothills in Northern San Diego county at about 2300' elevation, soa little colder than the valleys but like Wendi said 29* Thats down right chilly. Hell I almost didn't wear shorts today. Did put shoes on instead of flip flops.
I was on the phone a bit ago talking with one of my Parker friends about the same topic,, maybe try a lightbulb/droplight under the cover, placed so that it can't melt anything? You are probably only talking about keeping a couple of extra degrees of temperature.Quote:
Originally Posted by 76Bonneville
Anybody make a remote thermometer app for smart phones????
Just a note! The drop light can't have a cfl, or led bulb in it, in case you have upgraded to such as they generate zero heat. A good old 100Watt incandescent bulb will usually do the trick if you have a cover to catch the warmth.
Come on Doc, just because I drive a jet boat, really.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Doctor
I'll have you know, I put 16 of those LED lights in there so i'll be burning a 100w
Hey Wendi and Hotboat, did I qualify for a T-shirt and sticker?:smilies_mit_hut008:
I thought you were supposed to be a new poster for that deal,, you have 27 already? I didn't really read the rules so maybe you do?Quote:
Originally Posted by 76Bonneville
OK, maybe just a discount then. I should order one since I didn't make it out to the Parker race for the free giveaway promo.Quote:
Originally Posted by obnoxious001
I'm still waiting for my magazine to show up!! :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by 76Bonneville
Yup, up here in the miserable north, many without garages just tarp it up and throw a light in there. BUT, one friend had a bulb burn out and cause trouble with a cracked block. So, Ron go for it but keep an eye on the bulb. You should be fineQuote:
Originally Posted by The Doctor