To see if this custom-fit item will work for you please tell us what vehicle you'll use it with.
Designed for coolant systems with a 16- to 25-qt capacity, this external tank heater circulates warm fluid to your engine block, heater core, and radiator in the cold. Allows cab to heat up faster, creates easier start-ups, and prevents frozen hoses.
Features:
Specs:
Notes:
Start your engine easier and warm your cab faster in cold weather with this circulating tank heater. Heating your engine coolant keeps it from thickening and freezing, resulting in more reliable start-ups and smoother operation altogether. It also lessens the workload and extends the life of your vehicle's battery. And because starting your engine when it's warm creates less condensation in the engine block than starting it when it's cold, your engine will get better initial fuel vaporization, which causes fewer emissions and less pollution.
This external tank heater connects to both your heater core hose and engine block drain as an effective way to heat your whole coolant system. The heated coolant pushes the cold coolant through the engine block, heater core, and radiator, and then thermosiphons it back to the heater. The heater's internal thermostat automatically shuts the heater off at 175 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the coolant at an optimal temperature, which allows it to heat safely overnight. As a result, your coolant system will be preheated for a smooth startup, your cab will heat and defrost faster, and you won't have to worry about frozen hoses.
The included fitting lets you attach this system to your engine block drain. If there is no drain in your engine block, then you can use a lower radiator hose connector (sold separately) to splice into your lower radiator hose instead. The included Y-shaped tube will connect the tank to the heater core hose that leads to your engine block, water pump, or manifold, depending on your application.
For the thermosiphon to work correctly, the tank must be positioned vertically. Use the included mounting bracket to secure the tank to your vehicle's frame rail, fender, or firewall. Once the tank is mounted and all lines are properly connected, run the power cord out through your grille so that it can be plugged into a 120-volt outlet or extension cord.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com And today we're gonna take a look at this Kat's Heaters thermostatically controlled circulating tank heater. Now to confirm if this is going to work on your vehicle take advantage of our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com and input the year, make, and model of your vehicle. And our fit guide will let you know if this will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you. This circulating tank heater is designed for coolant systems with a 16 to 25 quart capacity. And it's going to let you start your engine easier and warm your cab faster in cold weather. Heating your engine coolant keeps it from thickening and freezing, resulting in more reliable startups and smoother operations altogether.
It's also going to lessen the workload and extend the life of your vehicle's battery. And because starting your engine when it's warm creates less condensation in the engine block than starting it when it's cold, your engine will get better initial fuel vaporization, which causes fewer emissions and less pollution. This external tank heater connects you both your heater core hose and engine block drain as an effective way to heat your whole coolant system. The heated coolant pushes the cold coolant through the engine block, heater core, and radiator, and then thermosiphons it back into the heater. The heater's internal thermostat is going to automatically shut the heater off at 175 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the coolant at an optimal temperature, which allows it to heat safely overnight.
So as a result, your coolant system will be preheated for a smooth startup. Your cab will heat and defrost faster, and you're not gonna have to worry about frozen hoses. Make sure you do not use this heater with a 100% antifreeze solution. So the included fitting that you see here is going to let you attach this system to your engine block drain. If there is no drain in your engine block, then you can use a lower radiator hose connector, which is sold separately, but can be found here at etrailer.com to splice into your lower, into your radiator hose instead.
Now this included Y-shape tube is going to connect the tank to the heater core hose that leads to your engine block, water pump, or manifold, depending on your application. And the die-cast zinc tank is impact and corrosion resistant and the tapered neck is going to assist in the flow of coolant. Now for the thermosiphon to work correctly, this tank must be positioned vertically and you're going to use the included mounting bracket to secure the tank to your vehicle's frame rail, fender, or firewall. Once the tank is mounted and all the lines are properly connected, you're gonna run this five-foot long power cord out through your grill, so that it can be plugged into a three prong 120-volt outlet or extension cord. You don't wanna start your engine with the heater plugged in because once the vehicle is started or running, there is a chance that an air pocket can go through and it would be exposed to the element.
This exposure could then cause the element to burn out. Now this heater has a wattage of 1,000 watts and an amperage of 8.3 amps. And pulling up my ruler here, I just wanna go over some dimensions with you, so you can be confident this is going to work for you. Looking at the overall length or height, when you have this mounted vertically, not counting our inlet or outlet valves, we are looking at about 7 1/2 inches long. And then the inlet and outlet dimensions are both gonna be sitting right at an inch and a quarter, as you can see right there. The diameter of our inlet and outlet is gonna be 5/8 of an inch. And I failed to mention that the outer diameter of the tank is sitting right at 2 1/2 inches. So this includes everything that you see here on the table before me. You're going to get six hose clamps, one Y-tube, one hose fitting, and then the mounting bracket with hardware, along with instructions to walk you through the installation process. Well, that's gonna conclude our look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me..
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (11 Customer Reviews)
Designed for coolant systems with a 16- to 25-qt capacity, this external tank heater circulates warm fluid to your engine block, heater core, and radiator in the cold. Allows cab to heat up faster, creates easier start-ups, and prevents frozen hoses.
Works great. I installed it in my 1989 BJ75 Toyota LandCruiser (4-cyl diesel) and plug it into a wifi-programable outlet. It comes on about an hour before I start the truck and when I go out to start it, it fires right up, no glow-screen and idles smooth. Without the pre-heat of the coolant, it would cough, chug and smoke a lot worse.
Here is a photo of the engine warmer installed in a 1996 CK-3500 Chey Silverado 1 ton crew cab - Vortex 350 V8 engine.
I had already installed one of these, so it was a bit easier this time around. It is a very tight fit, but worth the effort because it really makes a world of difference starting the engine out here in the Wyoming winters.
Because I am a Fireman, the need for me to just go when called is paramount, and this unit makes that possible even when the temps are below zero.
Thank you for having these available, the auto parts store where I bought the last one no longer stocked them. I am very pleased that it came right to our ranch via UPS too. This makes life so much easier.
The website, the availability, the price and the shipping were all amazing.
I will let everyone know about your company.
All the way around,... 5 STARS !
Thank you very much.
worked for me
I am not using this product because my owners Manuel says not to use this type of heater.
cant rate it yet only received it yesterday should solve my slow heatup problem giving it a 5 star because you are an honest co. I'm sure it will fix my slow warm up.
Diana provided excellent customer service and we received our part ahead of schedule. We’ll be back!!
Just what I was looking for. Thank you.
will install later, delivery was quick
Do you have a question about this Vehicle Heater?
Info for this part was:
At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.
Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.