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[beaverislander]

Engine block heater but no power?

I know..strange place to ask this question but we have a lot of knowledge around here so I'd like to tap into it, if the mods permit it.
I have a tractor with snowblower that I need in the winter to be able to get out of here but when the temp is low I need to plug an engine block heater in for 30-60 minutes before cranking it up.
When the power goes off (wires down, storms, etc) I'm out of luck.
I have a battery jump start unit and wondering if instead of getting max power in a burst if I could somehow use it for low power over longer periods?
I may never need to use it like this or I may need it tomorrow, but when the time comes, I won't be able to ask.

The specifics:
Kat's 1153 Engine Block Heater 200w
DPPOWER DPS50 Battery Jump Starter

Can anyone help me out here?
Thanks

 

[16thVACav]

Would it be correct to say the block heater runs on 120 volts AC, and the battery starter supplies 12 volts DC? If so, I think you would need an inverter. The cheapest one I see on Harbor Freight is about $50, and I'm not sure it would be compatible. Might make more sense just to plug in the block heater whenever indicated by the weather forecast, and hope the block retains heat long enough to facilitate starting.

 

[beaverislander]

Would it be correct to say the block heater runs on 120 volts AC, and the battery starter supplies 12 volts DC? If so, I think you would need an inverter. The cheapest one I see on Harbor Freight is about $50, and I'm not sure it would be compatible. Might make more sense just to plug in the block heater whenever indicated by the weather forecast, and hope the block retains heat long enough to facilitate starting.

Yes, I believe that's the case.

I wondered where this post went....it doesn't actually belong here, but then again, it probably doesn't even belong on this forum.

Thanks for the reply though.