Block heater with break-away magnetic connector

david81 · 01-23-2008, 02:26 PM

I also would be very interested in something of this nature. I've seen them on my deep fryer, electric skillet and quite a few more newer appliances. I will soon be picking up an 08 Touring and I don't expect to see warm weather for a while now in NE Ohio. I have a wall outlet right in front of my garage bay that will be ideally suited for a block heater on a timer.

I was thinking of installing a very low wattage red light that would be on anytime it is plugged in and placing that right in front of the car so that I can't miss it when backing out in the morning. I can easily see myself forgetting it otherwise.

Anyone who manages to track down a simple solution will have my eternal gratitude.

David

**efusco** · 01-23-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by david81

Anyone who manages to track down a simple solution will have my eternal gratitude.

David

Ditto

alanh · 01-23-2008, 09:36 PM

I can't find anyone that sells just the plug. You could try retrofitting one of these. The cord pulls out of the back of it. You could solder leads into the two holes meant to go to the fryer and attach a plug, and connect the EBH to that.

EasyPlug · 09-28-2009, 08:03 PM

I'm working with a small start up building a magnetic breakaway device for block heaters (easyplug.ca). We are still in the process of building our prototype but I was wondering how much you guys would pay for a magnetic connector.

**efusco** · 09-28-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPlug

I'm working with a small start up building a magnetic breakaway device for block heaters (easyplug.ca). We are still in the process of building our prototype but I was wondering how much you guys would pay for a magnetic connector.

Would vary depending upon what exactly you could supply, quality, workmanship, reliability, etc.
The number that came off the top of my head was $20, maybe up to $30 if the product looked particularly good and had a really good install.

FireEngineer · 09-29-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPlug

I'm working with a small start up building a magnetic breakaway device for block heaters (easyplug.ca). We are still in the process of building our prototype but I was wondering how much you guys would pay for a magnetic connector.

Well if you ever want it tested on a Prius, I could give you my opinion.

Wayne

hill · 09-29-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPlug

I'm working with a small start up building a magnetic breakaway device for block heaters (easyplug.ca). We are still in the process of building our prototype but I was wondering how much you guys would pay for a magnetic connector.

From the web site, it looks like the company doesn't actually make ANYplugs yet. Wonder how far out their time line is.

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01-23-2008, 02:26 PM	#11
david81 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 62 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Block heater with break-away magnetic connector I also would be very interested in something of this nature. I've seen them on my deep fryer, electric skillet and quite a few more newer appliances. I will soon be picking up an 08 Touring and I don't expect to see warm weather for a while now in NE Ohio. I have a wall outlet right in front of my garage bay that will be ideally suited for a block heater on a timer. I was thinking of installing a very low wattage red light that would be on anytime it is plugged in and placing that right in front of the car so that I can't miss it when backing out in the morning. I can easily see myself forgetting it otherwise. Anyone who manages to track down a simple solution will have my eternal gratitude. David

01-23-2008, 09:36 PM	#13
alanh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,043 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 49 Thanked 49 Times in 34 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Block heater with break-away magnetic connector I can't find anyone that sells just the plug. You could try retrofitting one of these. The cord pulls out of the back of it. You could solder leads into the two holes meant to go to the fryer and attach a plug, and connect the EBH to that.

09-28-2009, 08:03 PM	#14
EasyPlug Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Block heater with break-away magnetic connector I'm working with a small start up building a magnetic breakaway device for block heaters (easyplug.ca). We are still in the process of building our prototype but I was wondering how much you guys would pay for a magnetic connector.

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