Engine Analyzers

"Victor J. Osborne, Jr." wrote in message
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No complaints. The install was easy, the product works as advertised.

I'm in TN, so the temps get into the teens at night a few months a year.
For the early morning trips, the engine fires up and the oil temp is ready
to go. (The JPI flashes a warning if the oil is not up to set temp yet)

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Any problems leaving it plugged in for days on end? The Springs often get
well below zero.

Thanks!!

On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 20:55:11 -0700, "Tom Sixkiller"
wrote:

Any problems leaving it plugged in for days on end? The Springs often get
well below zero.

Tom,

I have a Tanis system which heats all four cylinders and the oil. I leave
it plugged in all winter (except when flying), and also put an engine cover
on.

Oil temps are around 70-80°F and CHT's around 100°F on the coldest
(subzero) mornings.




Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

No problems with the system leaving it plugged in 24/7. I did that before my
engine overhaul. There is a potential problem with any engine heater leaving it
plugged in for long periods of time because of potential for the moisture to
condense on cooler portions of the engine, notably the camshaft. If you are
going to leave it plugged in 24/7, I would invest in insulating covers for the
prop and cowl so that you don't have large heat losses creating cool
condensation surfaces in the engine.

Tom Sixkiller wrote:

"Victor J. Osborne, Jr." wrote in message
...
No complaints. The install was easy, the product works as advertised.

I'm in TN, so the temps get into the teens at night a few months a year.
For the early morning trips, the engine fires up and the oil temp is ready
to go. (The JPI flashes a warning if the oil is not up to set temp yet)

--
Any problems leaving it plugged in for days on end? The Springs often get
well below zero.

Thanks!!

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--Ray Andraka, P.E.
President, the Andraka Consulting Group, Inc.
401/884-7930 Fax 401/884-7950
email
http://www.andraka.com

"They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little
temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-Benjamin Franklin, 1759

AS the other posts w/ say, yes, I leave it plugged in. I DO like to put rag
around the dip stick to allow moisture to get out. You can also get a temp.
sensitive plug adapter to shut of the unit if the days get warm.

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Thx, {|;-)

Victor J. (Jim) Osborne, Jr.



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