Freeze - will this work?
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Freeze - will this work?
We are expecting high 20's tonight and I was thinking about running my engine lights to keep the bilge warm while keeping the batteries on the chargers. I hate to go throught the process of draining the engines or running antifreeze - especially since it was in the high 70's last weekend and this only happens a few times during the winter.
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Re: Freeze - will this work?
yeah, it'll work.
Those bulbs don't have a long life span so don't count on em for too awful long. 2 months, tops, if they are new.
Those bulbs don't have a long life span so don't count on em for too awful long. 2 months, tops, if they are new.
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I have hung 2 drop cord lights into the bilge with 100 watt bulbs to provide warmth. 2 incase one burns out. You can remove the drain plug to check for light to see if the bulbs are still burning. Note: lights will not last all winter running 24-7. This also doesn't provide warmth for the drive if any water is left in there.
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Re: Freeze - will this work?
Originally Posted by t500hps
Note: lights will not last all winter running 24-7.
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Re: Freeze - will this work?
go to local home supply center and get one of the oil filled radiators they are cheap insurance and no exposed heating element
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I wouldn't think the engine compartment lights would be enough,, what are they like 25 watts ?? I would run a drop light with atleast a 100 watt bulb, and yes drain the block.