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Kats 1153 Hand-Heat 200 Watt Magnetic Heater
Studio : KAT'S
by KAT'S
Brand : KAT'S
Model : 1153
Release Date : 1989-12-21
Publisher : KAT'S
Availability : Usually ships in 3-4 business days
EAN : 0040548005303
UPC : 040548005303
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 6 reviews)
List Price : $39.70
Our Price : $43.67
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Approx. 8 sq. inches
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Three prong grounded plug
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110 volt
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300 - 400 Degree output
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One Year Limited Warranty
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Product Description |
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Kat's, 200W, 120V Magnet Heater. |
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It's NOT just a small engine heater |
I've used this heater for the past year in Northern Wisconsin, where the weather can go to fifty below. Just put it on the oil pan and plug it in. It maintains sufficient warmth and oil viscosity to start the engine the next morning despite the cold.
I bought the smaller one and it's worked great. If I had one complaint it's that, while the unit functions in extreme weather, the electric cord insulation cracked due to constant use in sub-zero weather. I will replace that, since this unit is indispensable to someone living in a very cold area.
I have a specialized engine block heater in one of my cars and have used this unit on the others. It functioned as well as the engine block heater, despite it's small size.
I would highly recommend this unit. The magnet is plenty strong to attach firmly to a flat metal surface and the small size is actually an advantage when sliding it beneath the engine to attach it.
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excellent product |
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I use this device to preheat the hydraulic system on my tractor in cold weather-works great! |
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Underpowered? |
I bought this 200W heater to help start a 4 cylinder 4x4 that for some reason has issues starting when temperatures are below 50 F. All I can say is that I doubt that this 200W heater would be adequate for use on a car engine.
Possibly it might be useful if left on the oil pan overnight with a blanket over the engine with the vehicle in a garage....though I haven't tested this.
I will keep this heater and use it to thaw pipes.
I have used an old electric space heater (1500W) effectively to heat this engine for starting...this takes maybe 1-2 hours depending on the ambient temperature. This gives an idea of the wattage required. A problem with using this is that it isn't thermostatically controlled and must be carefully watched.
As a comparison...1 hour at 1500 W = 1500 W used. While 8 hours at 200 W = 1600 W used. |
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Gets Hot, But Takes Time To Heat Things |
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This heater gets hot to the touch fast! But it takes a long time to transfer that heat to liquid in the pan. Perhaps I had unrealistic expectations. Perhaps if it is left on all night? |
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Block heater |
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Works well, would suggest a higher wattage for diesel engines though. The package insert (in fine writing) states "indoor use only," which is ridiculous since if my vehicle was indoors I wouldn't need a block heater. |
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