Facon 5'' x 4'' Battery Heater Pad with 3M Self Adhesive and Thermostatically controlled, Automotive Engine Block Heater, Engine Oil Pan Heater Pad, 120V, 150Watts
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By having this device, I can prevent the water heater from freezing and burst when the temperature drops. In combination with a solid protective wrap of fiberglass insulation, I am very satisfied with this product and would recommend it without reservation.
I like how easy it is to install and that it adheres This is what I installed on my Ford The first thing I did was heat it up for about 10 seconds so it would bend to the side of my oil pan and it stuck perfectly. As soon as it fully bonded, I put a block of wood over it to hold it in place. It now works flawlessly. I have only used it a couple of times but it gets very hot very quickly.
It quickly made starting my VW jetta tdi oil pan possible, as I was having trouble starting the car due to a dead battery! My car started in about a minute after installing this. Granted, it does not get the engine hot or anything, but it keeps it above ambient well enough for it to start in about a minute. I haven't been this low yet, but 30*F is the lowest I have ever been. As a side benefit, it keeps the engine bay a little warmer so your battery will not freeze. that there aren't other pads out there that heat better, but this one does what it's supposed to do. I was a little disappointed that I did not receive the silicon as seen in the pictures because it would have given me a little more confidence in the stick of the pad, but so far even when I rubbed it through dirt and water it stuck to itself by itself.
I have installed it on my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5 and so far it has worked perfectly. Only thing I would change would be the plug cable could be 2 ft longer, but other than that it works great and is simple.
I was expecting this to work. The oil pan on my tractor stays warm with this.
The product is described as a "battery" heater pad, but the instructions specifically state that it should only be used on metal surfaces! What kind of car battery is made of metal?.
Worked for me.