The engine electric heater performs several important tasks in the winter period for comfortable operation of the car. In addition to the fact that after using the heater, the engine will start without problems, the motorist will also receive a heated salon. This option is compared to an autonomous heater is much cheaper in operation. Its only disadvantage is the need to be in terms of the device in reach from the mains.
The strengths of the electric heater
– Easily installed, convenient when used;
– Has high efficiency.
Since actually the engine heater is not necessary so often, in order to avoid unnecessary cash costs, you can make an engine heater on your own. But you need to understand all the dangers that the use of the faulty device of the device carries.Consumable material for the device of the electric heater
– Metal tank (at least 10 cm in diameter);
– junction box;
– plumbing fittings;
– Heating element.
Assembly instructions for the apparatus
1. First you need to prepare the tank cover. In its center, you need to cut a round hole on which a piece of textolite of a suitable size is glued. There should be a hole in the middle of the material. It is there that ten (heating element) is installed there).
2. On the other side of the lid, the distribution box is attached, in which it is necessary to make a nest for connecting a cable wire. When performing all the work on connecting surfaces, it is best to use epoxy glue.
3. The next stage in the manufacture of the engine electric heater will be mounted fittings. They must be installed on the bottom. To do this, initially you need to outline and drill two holes in the bottom of the iron tank.
4. Next, you need to assemble the entire structure. The lid is attached to the tank on a layer of special sealant, which has the necessary characteristics (heat -resistant, withstands a temperature of 100 degrees or more).
5. The device is ready for installation. Fix the heater in the engine compartment using metal clamps so that one of them captures the seam between the lid and the tank. Thus, the clamp will exclude the likelihood of depressurization of the cover and tank.
For effective operation of the electric heater, you can use an electric pump (for example, from a gazelle). Mount the engine heater is better between the engine itself and the radiator. This device can work from a conventional outlet.
The scheme of the heater
Both devices are turned on at the same time: heater and gasoline pumps. The gasoline pump pumps antifreeze into the tank where it is warming up. Next, the cooling liquid enters the engine (using an electric pump that creates the necessary pressure) and warms it.
It is necessary to observe the main rule of operation of the engine heater: “During the engine operation, it is necessary to turn off its heating”.
