On the eve of winter, many car owners began to think about how best to prepare their vehicle for it. Basically, all such preparations come down to a banal replacement of rubber, oil, battery(or its recharging) and other "cosmetic" events. However, few people dare to approach this issue more thoroughly, but in vain ... After all, if, for example, due to hard frost car engine will not start, new tires and the battery will not help you get out of the parking lot or poorly insulated garage.
Given this fact, it is not at all superfluous to turn your attention to such a device as an engine preheater, since in any weather and under any circumstances it will be able to provide a quick, and most importantly trouble-free start of the engine. Of course, it is best to purchase such a device ready-made, as they say “from the manufacturer”, but if you wish and have skilled hands, you can make it yourself, even if it sounds a little unrealistic. In any case, the main thing is to delve into the details of the work and deal with all possible nuances, and then - a matter of technology, there would be an instruction. This is exactly what we will talk about today, but first a little theory ...
1. The path traveled: blowtorches - a modern electric preheater
As you know: “everything new is a long forgotten old”, although personally I would slightly change this statement and instead of the word “forgotten” I would use the concept of “improved”. But the way it is, many modern devices have a very interesting history of their development. What our ancestors did not think of: an iron iron on coals, the first car resembling a cart with a motor, etc. In this regard, the aforementioned preheater and if one turns to history, one can find many interesting facts associated with this device. For example, do you know that "great-grandfather" modern designs is the most common blowtorch, the alternative to which (at that time) was perhaps the equally well-known kerosene (the so-called "kerosene stove"). It was them that our grandfathers and great-grandfathers so cleverly used in many areas of their life.
Of course, the functions and capabilities that these devices possessed cannot be compared with powerful functional characteristics and numerous advantages. modern equipment, but they still coped with their task, and since this was more or less enough, then it is necessary to give them a well-deserved place in history. A modern engine preheater, in our time, is used to facilitate starting the engine at low temperatures, and in some cases, also to warm the air in the car.
Regardless of the type and model, all heaters perform approximately the same functions, being responsible for heating and maintaining the temperature of the car's coolant (antifreeze or antifreeze) in the desired range. In addition, the described device can significantly reduce fuel consumption, because it takes much less time to warm up the engine. But the most important advantage of using is more high-quality protection resources of the motor block, which, accordingly, increases its service life.
If we analyze the types and possible varieties of heaters in more detail, then it is worth noting that absolutely all devices are classified using a specific, unified scheme. Based on this, the following main models are distinguished:
- gas heaters;
Devices using liquid fuel for operation;
Heaters powered exclusively by an external source.
As for the latter type, it is precisely to him that the electric pre-heater of the engine considered today belongs.
2. The principle of operation of the electric preheater
Electric type heaters are classified as non-autonomous devices, that is, their operation requires mains power (220 V). Now we will understand in more detail the principle of their work, but first, some interesting facts.
Did you know? The first inventor of the electric motor heater is considered to be Andrew Freeman(Andrew Freeman), who in 1949 received a patent for a coolant heater capable of being screwed in place of one of the cylinder block bolts. IN modern world, electric type heaters are widespread in the northern countries of different states (Russia, USA, Scandinavia, Canadian cities), since it is here that they are in urgent need. Moreover, automakers in these regions include them in standard equipment manufactured vehicles, and the sockets necessary for connecting devices can be found on many multi-storey car parks and car parks.
Electric heaters that exist today are a whole system that consists of several important parts. These include:
- an electronic control unit with a built-in timer; battery recharge unit;
A heating element with a power of 500-5000 W located in a sealed heat exchanger (installed in technological hole cooling jacket, or connected to it with the help of nozzles);
Fan heater for interior heating.
In some models, in addition to the listed elements, there is also a built-in pump, the main task of which is to quickly and evenly warm up the engine.
A standard electric heater is presented in the form of a spiral device that is inserted into the engine block and operates from an external 220 V power supply. A small electric spiral acts as the main actuating element. During its installation in the cylinder block, an anti-ice plug is removed from it, and the named part is installed in its place. When through the spiral, under the action high voltage current passes, it begins to heat the coolant (). The circulation of fluid in the system is due to natural convection, although it is less productive than artificial movement with a pump (it also takes more time). The most famous representatives of this type of preheater are models Defa WarmUp.
If you store your vehicle in a garage or in a parking lot equipped with electrical outlets, then the use of such a device will be most welcome, otherwise it is impractical to use it (when parking under the windows of the house, you will simply have nowhere to connect the heater, which means there is no sense in it) will). Also, the downside of using is a strong "gluttony", and electricity today is by no means cheap. It would seem that the manufacturers foresaw this drawback and equipped the heater with a special timer that allows you to set the required liquid temperature (when crossing the set edge, the spiral turns off or on), but in practice this could not completely solve the problem.
TO standard options engine heater include:
- battery charge;
Heating of the working fluid;
Interior heating by supplying thermal air through the stove.
In general, the working principle of the electric engine preheater is the same as in autonomous system- also, through the heating of the coolant, heat is transferred to the power unit. The main difference lies in the method of heating itself (using a source electrical supply), which makes it possible to use additional function- charging the battery, and in winter, when low temperatures contribute to rapid discharge, this is most welcome.
3. Do-it-yourself engine preheater
If the engine preheater is not included in the standard equipment car, but you would really like to have such a device - nothing is impossible. The easiest option is to go to an auto parts store and choose suitable model(There should not be many problems with installation, especially since the appropriate instructions should be attached to the device). However, there is another way, which independent production desired device. It will take more time, but by doing everything yourself, you can be sure of the quality of the finished product, plus save some money.
And so, in order to create an electric starting preheater, you will need simple materials that are available “in the household” of almost any car owner, these are:
- an incandescent spiral (called a heating element), even suitable from some old kettle;
Metal tank;
Fittings (probably sold in every plumbing store);
Junction box (can be found at an electrical store).
Now, armed with elementary knowledge from the field of electrics, we mount a device that should provide high-quality pre-heating of the power unit, save fuel and maintain engine functionality for more long term operation. When proceeding directly to the actions, one must understand that the task set is not simple, which means that the whole process (both manufacturing and installation) is likely to be accompanied by some difficulties and specific nuances.
Compared to factory (factory) products, a hand-made device will not be clearly and ideally placed in engine compartment Therefore, all measurements must be carried out to the nearest centimeter. However, this possibility should not be regarded as an insurmountable obstacle, especially if the garage has a lift or viewing hole. If they are not there (which is rare, but it happens), then most likely you will not be able to independently place all the necessary wires and electrical equipment, since the space under the car will be limited and it will be difficult to get under it. Also, I would like to warn about the risk of making a homemade heater, because one wrong move and you can get serious problems with engine.
4. Installing an electric engine preheater
Suppose you have a ready-made (purchased) set of electric preheater and you decide to install it yourself. In this case, at the initial stage, you need to evaluate the space available under the hood and decide where exactly the device will be mounted. This may be a place under, metal parts of the fender liner or a place next to expansion tank cooling system. The latter option is more relevant in the case of installation on an SUV, which often moves through swampy areas. Also, do not forget to check the prepared wiring harness, because its length may not be enough to connect all the nodes together.
Now, as for the control panel. When installing the "commander" in the car, you must immediately determine the free space on dashboard, where it will be possible to display control elements (you may even have to dismantle some part of it). Boilers for heating liquids are installed only on a solid foundation, and there should also be enough space around them, because all wires must be placed in a free order and as far as possible from moving mechanisms.
Well, when preparatory stage passed, consider the entire installation procedure in step-by-step mode:
1. The main part of the electric preheater is fixed to a pre-selected place;
2. Then it is worth checking the quality of mounting the installation, if necessary, you can use special brackets;
3. Next, the fuel intake is installed (either included in the purchased kit, or purchased separately). Installation sites - connection points for filters and fuel hoses, and the procedure is performed using a tee;
4. After that, the electrical system of the heater is connected: the device is powered, and the on / off control is output to the passenger compartment;
5. Now the device can be connected to the cooling system (note: after completing the procedure, you will have to add about 1 liter of liquid to the system);
6. We visually check all connections of the system, they must be strong and reliable;
7. The last step is to check the operation of the preheater: start the engine and observe the result.
The most difficult part of the whole self-installation process is working with electricity, but even if you have to turn to an electrician for help, installing a heater yourself will still cost less than the services of a service center. Another, no less important point of installation is the exhaust from the device system. Since the air stream being thrown out has a high temperature, it is worth avoiding the possibility of it getting on the wires and hoses located under the hood. The best solution to this problem is to direct the exhaust to the crankcase, which will also lead to additional heating of the oil.
Now imagine the following: You have followed all the instructions supplied with the device, connected everything properly, and the electric heater does not work, what should I do? Naturally, when self installation device, the warranty for it is lost, which means that you will have to deal with the problems on your own or turn to specialists, but not for a free consultation.
In any case, it would be best to check the operation of the starting preheater even before installation on the vehicle, in case it is already in out of order, but ... if I knew where you would fall, I would lay a mattress. However, there are times when everything worked before the installation, and after it the activity stopped. There are several main reasons for this phenomenon: most likely, during installation, the connection of the device to the car’s electrical network was mixed up or the heater itself was damaged; it is also possible that the system simply does not receive fuel and it is necessary to connect it in another way.
If independent attempts to eliminate these causes were not successful, you will have to seek help from specialists. There you can get more thorough answers to all your questions and fix the problem as quickly as possible.
Some car owners connect the heater to, but for this you have to solder the contacts in its block, which requires special skills in electrical engineering. Therefore, if such a thought occurs to you, think twice whether it is worth doing it. In general, we have described only the general points for installing an electric preheater, and you can find out all the subtleties and nuances of this process by reading the instructions or a specific manual for installing a particular brand of device.
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An electric engine preheater is one of the most affordable devices among other types of on-line pre-start systems for a car.
You can, of course, start the engine on a cold one, but, firstly, it is fraught with increased wear the entire motor system, and secondly, it is much more pleasant to sit in a warm, preheated interior with a cold winter morning. Therefore, it is wiser, and in the future more economically in terms of Maintenance, will take care of the early heating of the engine by installing special heating elements in the cooling system circuit of your car. Since heating devices operating on electrical principle there are different power and types, you should take into account the time required for your engine and interior to reach the desired temperature, on average it takes up to half an hour.
What types of electric engine heating are the most common:
An electric engine heater of a remote, external type, which receives energy for its operation from the network alternating current 220V. Its heating elements are made of high quality materials, they are durable and unpretentious in maintenance. The only feature that should be taken into account is the underdeveloped infrastructure of places where you can use the heating service. In the Scandinavian countries, in parking lots and near supermarkets, you can often find such small posts, just for this purpose. For our man, buying an external pipe heater definitely makes sense if the car owner has an equipped garage or the opportunity to use the electrical network in the car park, in which case this is an excellent solution.
Block-type electric preheater installed in the cylinder block or oil pan. The absence of many meters of wiring and hoses makes them extremely convenient and efficient heating elements. They act pointwise, they heat exactly the node that is primarily necessary for safe and quick start motor. Heater control, that is, automatic shutdown when a sufficient temperature is reached, is carried out using a thermostat, or a timer. Although there are low-power models where this option is completely absent simply because they are not capable of bringing liquids to a boil, which means they are completely safe, even if you forget them turned on.
Most of these devices can be purchased as separate components, if you only need an electric preheater, or as complete installation kits for installation, from Atlant, Defa, Calix, Severs, Start, Alliance, Lestar. In such kits, in addition to the heater itself, the following are often available:
- - cabin heater block, which starts to work long before the standard stove
- - control panel, operating range up to 1000 m on average
- - a device for recharging the battery, a completely useful addition in a snowy winter
- - pump, for a more uniform warm-up of the motor
You can buy a 220V engine heater, with a complete installation kit, in a specialized online store, it’s hard to run into defective goods or marriage, which often happens when buying spare parts at spontaneous markets or flea layouts.
So, the 220V electric engine heater makes it possible to start the engine easily and with minimal wear at any time of the year, reduces the burden on the environment and fuel consumption by up to 24%, harmful emissions up to 71%, due to the use of safer electrical energy.
Installing an engine preheater costs an average of 5,000 rubles. It can be done both independently and contact our specialized car service. The masters will take into account the specifics of the provided cooling system and give their recommendations on the purchase and installation specific model or electric heater installation kit.
MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo VI, EVO VIII 2.0 16V / 4G63
MITSUBISHI Pajero 2.3 turbodiesel /2.5 turbodiesel, SEAT Malaga 1.7D
Duramax DAIHATSU Rocky 2.8D, 2.8TD.
Daewoo Matiz 0.8 / A08S, 1.0 / B10S
Spark 1.0/2010-/B10D1, 1.2/2010-/B12D1
NISSAN Monteringssats, 300 ZX / VG30
Nissan Almera 2.0D / 1995- / DA20
Bluebird 1.6/1984-/CA16, 1.8/1984-/CA18 1.8 turbo/1984-/CA18, 2.0/1984-/CA20, Cherry 1.0/1982-/E10, 1.3/1982-/E13, 1.5, 1.5 turbo/1982 - / ¤E15, 1.7 diesel / CD17,
Nissan Patrol 2.8TD/RD28T
Prairie 1.5/E15, 1.8/CA18, 2.0/CA20,
Stanza 1.6 / ¤CA16, 1.8 / CA18
Suzuki Monteringssats, Alto 1.1/2002-/F10D
Toyota Monteringssats Carina 1.8 diesel / 1C
Toyota Corolla diesel *** / Lite-Ace diesel /WEIDEMANN Monteringssats T4512CC35 - /3TNV82A
VOLKSWAGEN Monteringssats LT 31D / Perkins
Volvo BM/VCE
Volvo CE Monteringssats EC 15C-/D1.1, EC18C-/2010-/D1.1 EC20C-/2010-/D1.1, EC27C-/2010-/D1.6 EC35C-/2010-/D1.6, ECR 28 - / ECR 38 - / ECR 58 - / ECR 88 - / ECR48C - / 2010- / D2.2, ECR58 Plus - / D3.1, ECR88 Plus - / D3.1
Ford Probe 2.5i V6 24V
Honda Accord 2.0i-16/-1989 /B20A
Honda Legend 2.5, 2.7
Honda Prelude 2.0i -16V / 1986-1991 /B20A
Mazda 2 1.3 (DE) / 2008- / ZJ, 1.5 (DE) / 2008- / ZY
Mazda 3 1.4(BK)/2004-/ZJ, 1.6(BK)/2004-/Z6
Mazda 323 2.0i V6 24V
Mazda 626 2.5i V6
Mazda MX-3 1.8i 24V V6
Mazda MX-6 2.5i 24V V6
Mazda Xedos 6 2.0i 24V V6 /
Mazda Xedos 9 2.0i 24V V6 /K8-ZE, 2.5i 24V V6
Land Rover 825, 827-/-1995.
Branch pipe electric heaters for internal combustion engines
In addition to block ones, which are mounted directly into the block, there are branch pipes, which are installed in the section of the pipe.
Such a heater is only suitable if the diameter of the nozzle corresponds to the diameter of the device.
The manufacturers START (M1 / M2), DEFA and Calix also have branch pipes. They are also not difficult to install with your own hands.
Such modifications of branch pipe preheaters are suitable only for domestic VAZ, UAZ and GAZ cars.
Remote heating devices for cars
One of the types of electric heaters is remote. The design is more complicated than that of the previous types. The kit includes hoses, clamps, thermostats.
Brands of domestic remote starting preheaters Severs-M (1-3), Alliance, Severs +, Atlant Smart, Atlant + and others.
Analog foreign production Hotstart TPS (HOTTART), as a rule, is already standard in cars. Its cost is about 8 thousand rubles.
There are also models with forced circulation of the coolant. All previous versions of electric motor heaters had natural circulation.
American Hotstart worth about 25 thousand rubles. Russian analogues with forced circulation are much cheaper, about 2.5 tr. These are Atlant, Atlant+, etc.
And how not to mention the world famous Chinese manufacturers- this is XIN JI, whose power is not more than 1.8 kW.
heating plates
The ability to heat the engine with special heating plates is gaining popularity. They are installed mainly on the cylinder block body and on the crankcase.
The principle of operation of the heating plates is similar to that of electric heating elements. There are models that operate on a 220V network with a frequency of 50 Hertz, and there are those that operate on 12 Volts.
Plate power range from 0.1 to 1.5 kW. Temperature range from +90 to +180 degrees.
Do-it-yourself installation is also possible. Having previously chosen a place for installation, it is necessary to clean it of dirt and degrease this place and glue the plate.
Important! The heating plates must not heat the battery.
Such heating elements will not be able to quickly heat the coolant and the engine, they are designed to work in a long mode. 
Advantages of heating plates for internal combustion engines:
- Reliable and durable. Do not require repair. The warranty period is long.
- Easily mounted. There is no need to contact the service for installation. The kit includes an adhesive tape that must be glued to a cleaned and degreased place.
- Safe. Moisture and dust resistance increase the life of the plates.
- Wear resistant. Not afraid of moisture. The plates have a protective layer.
- Profitability. The cost of electricity is less than the cost of fuel (gasoline, diesel fuel).
Disadvantages of heating plates
- The high cost of such an engine heater.
- When feeding the plates from car battery(battery), it is subject to increased wear.
The spread of preheating plates is due to the fact that their use is very convenient.
| Model | Characteristics | Cost, rub. at the beginning of 2018 |
| Flexible heating plate Keenovo (Kinovo) 100W 12V | Max. temperature +180 degrees. Overall dimensions 152x127 mm with 5 mm sponge. Suitable for engines up to 3 liters. | 3600 |
| Flexible heating plate Keenovo (Kinovo) 250 W 220 V | Heats up to a temperature of +90 degrees. Same dimensions as the previous model. Included is a cable 1 m long. For installation on the engine crankcase, BC, transmission units. | 3600 |
| Keenovo Flexible Heating Plate 250W 220V | Can heat up to 150 degrees. The sizes are the same. 1m cable available. | 3600 |
| Hotstart (Hotstart) AF10024 | Power 0.1 kW. Voltage 220 V. Dimensions: 127x101 mm. | 8000 |
| Hotstart (Hotstart) AF15024 | Power 0.15 kW. Voltage 220 V. Dimensions: 127x101 mm. | 10000 |
| Hotstart (Hotstart) AF25024 | Power 0.25 kW. Voltage 220 V. Dimensions: 127x101 mm. | 10000 |
Conclusion
Having studied the advantages and disadvantages of heaters, we see that autonomous heaters are better. Therefore, if there is a financial opportunity, it is better to install a reliable autonomy right away. Among the electric ones there are convenient plate heating elements.
The video shows a test of the popular VIBASTO engine heater.
The problem of engine wear is one of the biggest headaches of every car owner. Especially strongly the service life of the power unit is affected by starting in winter time year, when, due to frost, the motor needs much more power to start working. In order to prevent a sad outcome, it is enough to use a 220V engine preheater with a pump. However, not everyone knows which model is better and why. To help you deal with this, we have created our own ranking, which presents the best models on the market.
No. 7 - Simate (Simat) (PRC) 
Our list opens with a product created by Asian engineers - Simate (Simat). It is quite easy to install, in other words, like most other electric car heaters. Inexpensive in terms of price (from 1500 rubles), the model is equipped with an effective pump that provides efficient pumping and, as a consequence, the heating of the coolant. At the same time, it does not matter in which car you use the heater - in a car or a truck. The device is equipped with a special thermostat and overheating protection, so its service life is much longer than that of competitors. The same can be said about the safety of operation.
Preheater Simate engine
No. 6 - Hot Start (USA) 
The American company Hot Start is one of the market leaders and has been known for 75 years for producing only the best 220V engine preheaters with a pump. The company's products can reduce the cost of a motorist for fuel, fuel and lubricants and various repair services, since it significantly increases the life of the engine. Each, without exception, the model is made in accordance with international standards and certified according to ISO 9001, which guarantees the quality of workmanship and high level security. You can buy a device at a price of 2000 rubles, and for your money this is an excellent choice.
Hot Start Engine Preheater
No. 5 - Start-Turbo (Russia)
Product Russian production cannot boast of ease of installation and for high-quality installation, an inexperienced car owner will have to seek help from a special center. However, this shortcoming is fully compensated by excellent technical indicators heater and its reliability. For example, antifreeze is heated up to 49 degrees, after which an emergency shutdown occurs until the temperature drops. The time required for the car to start is significantly reduced, and after it there are no various noises and malfunctions that are familiar to every driver. Even in winter, for the first time after launch, the car will drive at a decent level of traction. The price starts from 1800 rubles.
Engine preheater Start-Turbo
No. 4 - Longfei 
Contrary to many negative reviews, Longfei products are one of the most popular on the market. User opinions differed - some praise the performance indicators and democratic price, others, on the contrary, complain about frequent marriage and various faults. Thus, when buying a device, you do not know whether you will be lucky or not. However, it is worth noting that if luck is still on your side, you will have at your disposal one of best heaters On the market.
The power of the model is 3 kW, the coolant is heated by a heating element, and the antifreeze is run by a centrifugal pump. Power is supplied by connecting to a conventional 220V power supply, while there is a small drawback - the cord of the model is short, so you have to fork out for an additional extension cord. The question of dimensions disappears - Lunfei can be equally well used, both for passenger cars mobiles and trucks. In stores, the price of this heater is usually equal to 4300 rubles.
Longfei engine preheater
No. 3 - Atlant (Russia)
The bronze medalist of our rating was another product of domestic engineers - an electric engine preheater Atlant. It is assembled, I must say, quite reliably and firmly. If you disassemble the device, you can find that there are gaskets between the contacts that prevent the risk short circuits. All body materials are of high quality and not flimsy. The wires are made of copper, and the frame of the motor is made of metal plates. A heating element is a monolithic plate with longitudinal ribs.
In work, Atlant shows itself worthy - heating occurs quickly, due to which the time required for the machine to start is reduced by 2-3 times. After starting, the car drives confidently and quietly. This is precisely the reason that the domestic product has collected so many laudatory reviews in its address. If you are looking for a decent heater, then Atlant - optimal choice. You can buy it at a price of 3150 rubles.
Engine preheater Atlant
No. 2 - Severs + - (Russia)
The Severs preheater is the pride of Russian engineers who managed to create a truly successful product, which is perfect combination prices and quality. The device is built into the car's cooling system and when connected to the network, the heating element, which is located in the housing, begins to warm up the circulating antifreeze. At the same time, it starts circulation pump pumping heated liquid through the cooling system. When the required temperature mark is reached, the thermostat automatically switches off the heating element and the pump. As soon as the indicator drops below the set mark, a restart occurs. This means that the coolant temperature is always within the specified range. According to measurements, after half an hour of operation of the heater, the temperature of the coolant is 70 degrees - and this is a lot in comparison with competitors. Device power: 2 kW. As for the price, everything is quite democratic here - 2100 rubles.
Severs+ engine preheater
#1 - OWL
The result of the work of German engineers, the OWL heater, topped our rating. It is assembled extremely reliably, all components are of the highest quality and are equipped with necessary means security. at the expense compact dimensions, namely the small width of the body between the fittings of 3.5 cm, you can install it directly on the hoses without resorting to adapters. brackets and tees. OWL is suitable for all vehicles and engines.
Installing the device is not difficult even for a novice car owner. This is a huge advantage of the model over domestic devices. OWL is equipped with a built-in thermostat that turns off the heating system when the temperature reaches 60 0 C. When it drops to 40 0 C, the system turns on again. The device performance of 1.1 kW was called optimal by many experts, since at such values the heat from the liquid spreads in the cylinder block slowly enough not to provoke sudden temperature changes and local boiling of antifreeze in those places where it comes into contact with the heating element. This model cannot be called affordable, yet its price is about 7,000 rubles, but this is due to a decent level of reliability and good performance at work.
Engine preheater OWL
Starting a car in winter is difficult for anyone who does not have an engine preheater. This device is designed to warm up the coolant, which, in turn, heats the engine elements, which contributes to easy starting even at critical low temperatures. The work of PPD allows not only to facilitate engine start, but increase its resource and generally increase the comfort of operation in the winter.
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For vehicles with an internal combustion engine capacity of 2.5. Can be scheduled to run using a timer. |
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For passenger cars, pickups and vans with petrol engines up to 2 liters. |
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Designed for a car engine with a volume of up to 4 liters with a liquid cooling system at low temperatures (up to - 45 ° C). |
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Works from a network. You can connect an electronic timer. For engines up to 4 liters. Power depending on modification 1-2 kW. |
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A set of equipment designed for maximum ease of starting a car at any sub-zero temperatures. For control - Futura mini-timer. |
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Autonomous liquid unit 12 Volt, 5 kW for engines up to 4 liters with a liquid cooling system at temperatures down to -45°C. |
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The power is 5.2 kW, which is enough to connect both according to the classical scheme and according to the scheme of a regular cabin heater. |
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Component model, convenient in that it is smaller, more powerful and suitable for installation in very limited space. |
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Power 15 kW. Suitable for trucks and buses. |
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Structurally divided into two main units - pump and fuel pump. Can be placed anywhere. |
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Accelerates power from 7 to 30 kW. Consumes from 0.7-3.7 diesel per hour. Include/switch off from the panel, control of temperature - ry automatic. |
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You don’t need to start the engine - you can turn it on right from the evening and maintain the temp until the start of the movement. |
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It operates from a standard 220V network and warms up the engine to the temperature recommended by the manufacturer in about an hour. |
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The electronic unit control after starting the engine automatically turns on the flow heater diesel fuel if its temperature is below 5°C. |
Varieties of engine preheaters
According to the principle of operation of PPD for gasoline and diesel engines divided into two main groups:
- autonomous;
- electrical.
Autonomous
They use the fuel of the car itself as energy. They are more convenient, do not depend on external sources but are more expensive. If there is no standard heater, a ready-made installation kit is installed at the service station.
Electrical
This option requires a 220V power supply. The principle of operation is similar to that of a conventional boiler, in which the coolant is heated. The circulation is carried out by gravity (the heated one rises, and the cold one goes down).
Autonomous liquid heaters are installed under the hood of the car and operate on one of the types of fuel: gasoline, diesel fuel, gas.
Longfei with pump 3 kW
Heats the coolant and causes it to move through a small cycle, warming up power unit even without his idle work, without spending fuel. Heating element is used for heating, circulation - centrifugal pumping equipment. These elements are located in the body of the device and operate from a household power supply with a voltage of 220 volts.
Longfei 3 kW
This model has a thermostat and power control system. When the coolant reaches the upper temperature limit, the equipment turns off. As soon as it cools down to the lower set limit, the heating and the pump automatically turn on. As a result, the engine is always ready to start and start moving.
Longfei's miniature autonomous heaters are designed to meet the needs of the market. Their dimensions are only 8 × 7.7 × 11.8 cm. The heaters are securely fastened to the branch pipes with the help of clamps, without requiring special fastening for this. They are fixed in a consistent way by cutting into the inlet tube of the interior stove. The model evenly warms up the engine with high speed. Electronics has high protection against moisture and is reliable.
The price of Lunfei is from 2390 rubles.
Eberspächer HYDRONIC 3 B4E is installed on petrol engines. Power 4 kW. Voltage onboard network- 12V. Very easy to install and operate, the kit includes a CD with a description of the installation process and technical specifications.
Infinitely adjustable heating power, increased protection against water and salt, accelerated heating of antifreeze, reduced current consumption, low level noise. As the manufacturer's official website states, this is one of the the best options for a car.
The heater "Binar-5S" is designed to warm up a gasoline engine up to four liters before starting. Used at low temperatures down to -45°C. It can work in two modes: heater and preheater.
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Starting heaters for passenger cars are presented in a large assortment, consider the most popular models of 2018. Webasto t400vl heater is designed specifically for Russian market. Distinctive feature is the possibility of warming up not only the car engine, but the creation comfortable temperature in the cabin.
WEBASTO Thermo top Evo Comfort+ The power of the Webasto brand unit is 5 kW, which is enough for normal operation on gasoline engines with working volume up to 4 liters. The set of delivery does not provide for a regular control body. More than heat coolant, early start of the adp5 fan, fast heating due to liquid pump control and better heat transfer. Severs is a budget volatile heater that runs on a standard power supply. Includes thermostat to protect against engine overheating. Heating up to 60°С is carried out in 1-1.5 hours. At a temperature of 85°C, the system stops working. If the temperature of the coolant drops to 50°C, the heater starts up again. It is noteworthy that the heater has protection against moisture and electric shock.
The only downside of Severs is that he needs an outlet, so you can use such a device only if there is an electrical outlet. DEFA WarmUp 1350 wFutura - the maximum pre-heating system for the engine, interior and car battery charging. The system is controlled through the Futura mini-timer.
The kit includes:
The big advantage is that the device consists of blocks-modules and armored connecting cables. By choice, they can be installed either as separate blocks or as a whole complex. How to warm up the engine when there is no outlet nearby? Option one is to burn your own fuel. This is how autonomous preheaters are arranged: these are small stoves, burning fuel taken from the tank, and heating the built-in heat exchanger. Such a starting preheater is easy to automate - connect a timer to it, a control output from an alarm. Teplostar prelaunch BINAR-5S (gasoline)The engine preheater "BINAR-5S" is domestic analogue famous German "Webasto", which compares favorably with it in price and with a wider range operating temperature- up to -45°С. It is installed on cars with a liquid cooling system, running on gasoline.
The operation of "BINAR-5S" is controlled through an alarm system, timer remote control or through an application via a GSM modem. This makes it possible, on command or according to a schedule, to heat the antifreeze in the car to a temperature of 85 0C, followed by shutdown or reheating at low power. A set of equipment designed to be connected to a cabin heater or as a separate unit for easier starting a car in winter.
Installed on all types of equipment, including commercial transport and trucks. The kit includes:
Users in the reviews pay attention to the fact that Thermo Top Evo Comfort, although it is intended only for heating the engine without a passenger compartment (there are more expensive version Top Evo Comfort+), the cables for the interior heater function are also included in the wiring harness.
The petrol version has a maximum heating output of 5 kW at the start of the engine warm-up cycle. During operation, the power of the engine heater is reduced to 1.5 kW, which leads to a decrease in fuel consumption and battery charge. Diesel at sub-zero temperatures becomes thick, like jelly, as a result of which it becomes extremely difficult to start the engine even at -10 ° C. Someone chooses diesel special winter stamps, but it is not sold at all gas stations. Others choose a diesel engine preheater. One does not interfere with the other, but together it will create ideal conditions for any frost. TEPLOSTAR 14TS-10, 20TSG, 15TSG are new models with a capacity of 12-20 kW designed for buses and trucks that run on diesel fuel or on compressed natural gas. It is installed even on Kamaz
Teplostar Diesel engine-heater 14TC-10-12-C These heaters keep the engine warm. motor vehicle and interior in the cold season. The main advantages of cars (diesel), on which the installed heater "TEPLOSTAR":
Liquid Hydronic 35 is designed for installation in buses, freight transport, container structures, special equipment, ships. The heating power is 35 kW, which contributes to the fastest and most efficient heating of the engine, car interior, cabins, cabs of trucks.
Hydronic is structurally divided into two main units - a pump and a fuel pump, which allows you to install it in any chosen place, which saves space. This design is optimal for installation in vehicles with a lack of free space under the hood. APZH-30D - preheater for diesel engine. The heater requires 24V power to operate.
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