joeeye59
Senior Member
Is it okay to leave the Backhoe's Engine Block Heater plugged in all the time when its very cold out?
I've been keeping the Stock Heating Unit plugged in for very long periods all day and into the night, sometimes I'll unplug it because I'm not sure if its okay to keep it plugged in, but only when its very cold outside being I keep the Backhoe stored outside.
The temperature has been between 3º to 8º all night long, and 15º during the day, so I've been keeping the heater plugged in, even though the last time I checked the antifreeze was good for -15 degrees below, but I get a little worried when the temp dips that low, in case of wind chill my thermometer is not picking up thats in the window.
I wasn't sure if the heating unit was built for long use periods, and I haven't checked the manuals yet to see what John Deere says, I figured to hear what others have experienced.
Joe
I've been keeping the Stock Heating Unit plugged in for very long periods all day and into the night, sometimes I'll unplug it because I'm not sure if its okay to keep it plugged in, but only when its very cold outside being I keep the Backhoe stored outside.
The temperature has been between 3º to 8º all night long, and 15º during the day, so I've been keeping the heater plugged in, even though the last time I checked the antifreeze was good for -15 degrees below, but I get a little worried when the temp dips that low, in case of wind chill my thermometer is not picking up thats in the window.
I wasn't sure if the heating unit was built for long use periods, and I haven't checked the manuals yet to see what John Deere says, I figured to hear what others have experienced.
Joe