How To Install an External Oil Pan Heater / Heat Pad - Gear Up With Gregg's
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Welcome back to Gear Up With Gregg's! Today we discuss ways in which you can heat oil pans, hydraulic cylinders, automatic transmissions, batteries and more with Alaska Heat Pads!
Chapters:
0:00 INTRO
0:20 WHAT IS AN ALASKA HEAT PAD
1:17 HOW IS AN ALASKA HEAT PAD INSTALLED
3:07 WHY USE AN ALASKA HEAT PAD
3:36 OUTRO
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The sound effects at 2:36 are crucial to installation.
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I have been using these pads in my cars for years. The one drawback is that one never knows if the pad actually ‘turned on’. One day I was curious and checked one of the pads to see if it was hot. It was not hot, not warm - broken. And for who knows how long?
Pull the dip stick and verify warmth or hot oil.
@@user-wf1bn1uw1nSo easy to tell… some people are just plain dumb.
Very innovative
A vid on how to combine a block / oil/ and fuel filter heater (s) would be awesome. I would like to combine them all on one plug.
Just route them all to the same area and get a 3 way extension cord splitter.
The instructions included with my "ZeroStart Thermo" 500W P/N 3400064 pad, say "DO NOT USE ANY OTHER ADHESIVES TO APPLY PAD TO METAL SURFACE!" in all caps. The pad comes with "3M VHB" adhesive covering the back side. The high temp silicone adhesive that is included is to seal the outside edge of the pad.
We appreciate your feedback. The pads discussed in this video are Access Alaska Heat Pads. They recommend use of Permatex 77BR which is specifically designed for this application.
What about this stuff ? I have it in tube already open Permatex 82195 Ultra Grey Rigid High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, Sensor Safe And Non-Corrosive, For High Torque And Vibration Resistant Applications,
If you're using these pads for a car battery, do you just lay it down on the battery table and just place the battery on top and how do you know how much volts to use? I don't want to blow my battery cells because it's too hot. Plus, if my battery is warm, will it run my engine if it's minus 25 cold weather or should i just get two pads, one for the oil pan and one for my battery to sit on?
... I am looking for keeping water in caravan safe of icing ...it not need to be more than above freezing point ..but it must work 100% .... more like to be turned on every some period of time by timer just to keep the water not frozen ... is this by your experience product which could achieve what I am looking for ? Thank you in advance
Do u have an oil pan heater for bmw x3 2012. Where can i ordered
I just moved to Manitoba from Toronto. Instead of installing a block heater is this pad good enough for -40 degree and below. Should i install multiple pads for battery engine and oil pan ?
thanks eh!
From Regina , Sk
Thanks
Fellow Canadian here! :) I'm looking for a 12V option to keep an oil catch can from freezing. I'd install the heat pad and then insulate the catch can to maximize effectiveness (this would be a heat trace solution). I'd put the pad on a switch that I'd need to remember to turn on and off as I'm driving. This would allow me to drain the catch can while it is still warm.
Do you have anything in the 12V range? If not, I suppose plugging one of these in the warm up the can and then draining it would do the trick.
There are three options for 12V heat pads. If you have a look at our online catalogue on page Q15 (www.greggdistributors.ca/catalogue.php) you will see the three models listed. Part number 340-0070, 340-0071, and 340-0074.
which one should i get the 100w or 150w for my 7L car? and can i leave it plugged in until im going to use my car again? this coldness in canada always gives me a hard time every morning.
7 Liters is equal to 7.4 quarts (US). Manufacturer recommends 15 - 30 watts per quart of oil. Therefore, your application would require a 111 watts to 222 watts. The 150 watt version would likely be a good choice:
greggdistributors.ca/automotive/Automotive-Accessories/Silicone-Pad-Heaters/qqq78658945150
Yes, you can leave this plugged in while your vehicle is parked and not in use as this is how these are intended to be used.
okay so i have a 1997 rav4, it holds 4.5L of oil. i need how many watts? my calculations say 135. which would mean i should use a 100 W heat pad right?
Correct! Your ideal wattage range would be from 71W to 141W. So the 100W pad would be a good choice:
greggdistributors.ca/automotive/Automotive-Accessories/Silicone-Pad-Heaters/qqq78658945100
Is it recommended to be installed during cold winter outdoor temperatures -30 Cel?
For best results, the product should be applied in a warm garage. You do need a clean and dry surface and it would certainly be more difficult to clean the surface in minus 30. Having said that it could technically be done so long as the adhesive you are using to apply the product can be applied in that cold of temperature.
Could this type of heater be used on a diesel fuel tank to prevent the fuel from gelling?
The only ones that are specifically designed for diesel fuel are the diesel fuel filter warmers, you can check them out here:
greggdistributors.ca/automotive/Automotive-Accessories/Silicone-Pad-Heaters/tem3400039
What if you can only park outside? Would the watt/oil liters ratio work the same?
The recommended ratio would still be the same.
I just installed a 75watt one on a small engine that holds 1.2l of oil, is that an ok wattage for that oil capacity ??
Overkill
Can I use this on my sierra pickup, theology heater only turns on at 20c below, will it set an engine management code
You sure can! Also, these heat pads shouldn't be setting off any codes when in use.
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It would have been nice if he filled that oil pan with the 6 ltr of motor oil and placed it outside and covered in extreme cold with heater plugged in over night. Then we could actually see true temp of heater warmed oil. Just wondering 🤔
Keepin' it Canadian as usual, tabarnac!
You bet, 100% Canadian and darn proud of it! eh?
How hard are they to remove if I want to remove one?
Not difficult at all. Peel off and clean up the silicone adhesive and your done.
3.7 liters of oil whats the exact watts thank you
3.7 Liters is equal to 3.91 quarts (US). Manufacturer recommends 15 - 30 watts per quart of oil. Therefore, your application would require a 58.65 watts to 117.3 watts.
Can I still use my block heater with the Alaskan pad? Or is it one or the other? 30f below zero is about as cold as it ever gets where I live.
Thanks for your inquiry! If you are planning on using the Alaska pad on your oil pan and your block heater is an immersion style coolant heater, you should be fine to use both.
@@GreggDistributorsLP and what if the block heater is NOT the immersion style?
@@jotu173 What style is it?
@@GreggDistributorsLP google "Kat 11813" to see it.
Use both
Block and pad heater.
I would never use only a oil heater.
Pumping warm oil in a cold engine is very very bad.
Aluminium engines will be damaged
Specialy whene its -30 orso.
Coolant can be circulated by a waterpomp ,so a bigger surface will be warmed up.
You cant pump oil around with a external pump
So if you have no block heater or webasto
DONT USE ONLY THE OIL PAN PAD!
Can I do this on a plastic oil pan like the one on a VW Tiguan?
These are not intended for plastic.
Can I use my block heater and a pan heater simultaneously?
As long as they are both thermostatically controlled, this should not be an issue.
@@GreggDistributorsLP how is the pan heater termostatically controlled? Does that require additional equipment?
What about a 250w pad on a 4.5L capacity Oil pan?
For a 4.5L capacity oil pan, it is recommended by the manufacturer to use a 125w pad. For more information, please visit our website > greggdistributors.ca/automotive/Automotive-Accessories/Silicone-Pad-Heaters/tem3400032
Can this be used for DIY seat heaters?
Thanks for your inquiry. No, it would not be safe to use these for this application.
Unless you like fried ass
Works well with a thermostat
Is it safe to use a 15W Alaska pad on a Honda 3000 gas generator? It takes about a half litre of oil.
Based on the suppliers recommendation of 15 to 30 watts per quart, 1/2 a quart would require 7-15 watts, and their smallest pad is a 50W option, so doesn't look like this will work for your application.
How long do I have to wait before a start engine?
If you're using Permatex 77BR silicone, the recommended cure time is 1 hour. It is considered fully cured after 24 hours.
@@GreggDistributorsLP I was thinking generally. When I install this heather, how long he needs to be plug in electrisity before I start the engine?
For this question we recommend that you contact the Heat Pad manufacturer.
Are these recommended for a generator?
As long as the generator has a metal engine oil pan it can be used. Thanks for your interest in our video! Have a great Canadian day!
Ok but how long do you plug in the oil pan heater?
No different than a standard block heater cord. Typically, they get left plugged in overnight and then are unplugged once the vehicle is put into service during the day.
@@GreggDistributorsLP I have the thermostatically controlled phillips temro one, and I only start it once or twice a month. So still just plug it in overnight then before starting? Some people say doesn't make difference over 4 hours.
Is there a way to hook up a thermostat? I want to use it for an outside air compressor stored in a shed
As far as we are aware, these pads are not recommended for that application and we are not aware of any options for connecting a thermostat.
Pretty sure you could "DIY engineer" one. Just google Thermostat 120V plug (put between wall plug in and heat pad cord)
Best value vacs sell heat pad Identical to this with a temperature controller.
@@jotu173 @Mark lengal. Every thought of trying an electrical water pipe heater. They are sold in different lengths and use about one watt of electricity per foot. Im thinking wrap up the lower quarter if its a stand up tank but not sure if if air tank is vertical or horizontal. The water pipe heaters are thermostatically controlled. Just a thought and hope it help.
Is it worth applying to a transmission for better cold shifts?
Attaching the heat pad to your transmission pan will keep the fluid warm, and help the transmission out on those chilly days. Thank you for taking the time to check out our video!
Damn good question.
"Liter-O-Cola" - Farva
1988 f150 inline 6 4.9L how much watts i need?
4.9 Liters is equal to 5.18 quarts (US). Manufacturer recommends 15 - 30 watts per quart of oil. Therefore, your application would require a 77.7 watts to 155.4 watts.
He explained how to calculate it you lazy dumb fuck
Depends on how much oil you have, not your engine size.
Why would a little extra wattage damage the oil pan? The temperature of the pad would be only a fraction of the oil and engine temperature when the engine is running.
In this video, we are following the manufacturers recommendations.
it will burn the oil.
I used gorilla glue is that ok?
For best results, we recommend using the Permatex #77BR silicone to apply. More info here > greggdistributors.ca/adhesives-sealants-and-tape/Thread-and-Gasket-Sealants/Gasket-Sealants/per77br
Why remove the paint
The temperatures associated with heater operation can cause paint to crack, causing the heater to slowly loose connection from the oil pan.
I just want one so I never have to start my car up cold.. north Texan here
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Battrees
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Use gallons please.
Come on. Who use gallons?
Why
why are you so formal. this is UA-cam man...
Why would you add gasket maker ?
It is recommended by the manufacturer to include gasket maker, as it is resistant to oil. This allows the heat pad to have a better connection to the oil pan.