Typically it goes down to the mid teens. An insulated cover improves things (I
have an insulated cowl cover, but usually don't use it). The prop is a huge
heat sink too, and should also be insulated if you are leaving the heater
plugged in all the time.

Tom Sixkiller wrote:

"Ray Andraka" wrote in message
...
I'm very happy with my Reiff System. I've had it on my Six since 1997.
Made it
easy to add the JPI EDM700 last summer...all the CHT wells were still
open. The
heaters will get teh engine up to around 50 deg in a few hours with just
cowl
plugs on.

Tom Sixkiller wrote:
reason I have a Reiff system (bands, no probes)

How's that Reiff system worked for you? I'm about to go from needing
extra
cooling baffles (Arizona) to a engine heater (Colo. Springs). My F33A
already has an JPI-700.

What are your temperatures like during winter? Though the plane will be
hangared (non-heated, but with 120V power), the Springs can get down well
below zero.

I was wondering if a thermal blanket of soe sort would help (ie, what kind?
I'm sure one of my wife quilts would not be appropriate, for various
reasons).

Thanks,

Tom

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