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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by JEP, Jan 3, 2014.

  1. Lourun

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    Listen to your wife, no matter how cold it is it doesn't stop me, I have a great heater in my PiP it's called the gas engine!
     
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    The pre heater I ordered is manufactured by Defa (Norweigan I think)
    It consist of a block heater, usually 300-500Watts and then there is a cabin heater also from Defa. In Sweden they are often at least 700Watts. All in all to take full advantage of a 220V 6Ampere outlet. When sub-zero degrees and often down to -10-20 degrees celsius you need this pre heating.
    Looking forward to the summer :)
     
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    you're right, but when you're only going a few miles here and there in this weather, the ice won't provide much heat anyway.:)
     
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    thanks, will you be using the cabin heater?
     
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    Yes on sub-zero degrees to get rid of the ice on the windows.
     
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    With grill blocking starts raising cabin temps pretty fast, I'd say in less than 5 minutes.
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    "Starts" is the key word there.

    It all depends on trip length/duration.
     
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    and outside temps. the colder it gets, the more i want heat and the longer it takes. plus, in all honesty, i like ev miles:p
     
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    I need to check that out, grill blocking. I have read about it but don't know how exactly how it's done. I have seen a few threads about it here.
    Thanks.
     
  10. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Yep, I have at least two trips a day of 2.7 miles, takes me about 4-6 minutes. I do that in all EV. I can't see the need for heat for such a short trip. Ask me again after the next four days! :eek:
     
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    is it below zero again?
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Nope a hot 20 degrees but wait till tonight -13, high Sunday -5 low -26, Monday -12 low -26, Tuesday -3 low -16.
    At least no snow! like you! :D
     
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    Brrrrr...still going out for coffee?
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Only way to keep warm!:D
     
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    we got hit pretty hard, especially along the coast. not bad here, 12-15" of light and fluffy. it's the cold i can't stand. if we had temps like you, i would have to knock my house down and build a superinsulated one. i think i've used half a tank of oil in the last week just trying to keep it in the mid 60's.
     
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    I'll bet they are using a 12 volt heater...?
     
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    Ah. Different animal.
     
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    Easy - just drive at no more than 40MPH, preferably on level ground. ;-)
     
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    no, it was 120v.
     
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    I think I'd have a little Folgers stored somewhere. If I didn't have a filter, I'd use a paper towel before going out in those temps :cry: