Does it have internal pump to circulate the fluid? I am thinking of installing it in my car instead of block heater.
1502653
it does not ... it works on convection -- hot water rises, cold water sinks. proper installation, heater elevation relative to the engine, exit/entry points all important...., read up on it at Kat's web site
1502654
It doesn't have an internal pump to circulate the fluid b/c the coolant circulates through convection, and it circulates quite well. I have a 1000w on on my geo metro and, depending on the outside temp, it heats the coolant to prob 140 or so in an hour
1502655
it works through natural convection so proper installation is imperative. they must be mounted low on the engine, around the top of the oil pan works good, the inlet to the unit is connect to the block drain on the engine, the outlet of the unit is tee'd into a heater hose or connected to an unused sensor port on the engine before the thermostat. there is usually an extra one somewhere around the coolant temperature sensor
1502656
no internal pump. i used it to heat my kids 10ft pool and placed it in line just after the pump so it would heat the water as it flows back to the pool from the pump. it worked well for my needs but it will not replace a block heater unless you install some sort of pump.
1041104
yes it does! That being said, I recently got a single electric pump for this very reason but it didn't prove as efficient or comfortable as the manual pump. After a handful of uses (and learning how to pump more efficiently) it's not so bad.
1578585
yes. This is truly a miracle unit for my car shop. Once we run the oil heat and knock off the chill the heat pump part of the unit is turned on and that preheated air is constantly being heated again by the heat pump built into the unit. It has cut down my oil heat costs by 90%
708376
Yes, as far as I know, it does. However, I have used it in my van. It's pretty small. I crack a window and just use it long enough to to heat something. I don't leave it unattended.
650467
It has it's own internal pump, just remove from box place in tank and plug in.
2116971
NO IT DOES NOT !!!!!! --be very careful because the pump itself gets VERY hot --its the water around it that keeps the pump cool, if it gets too hot will burn out
275500
It does, but I recomend getting a higher powered pump or it will take a hot minute to get it aired. Enjoy!
751982
Yes. lots of time the original radiator cooler is much like a heater especially when you stuck in traffic. If you are not too confident get a bigger one. I have been using this one alone for years in one of my car and no apparent problems.
1420669
No, it does not. However, it is a great unit. I bought one last year and it works a lot better than the Rule pump it replaced, and it's a lot quieter.
1053540
If your car has a heater core with a inlet and outlet hose it'll work,it just heats and circulates the coolant.
1358264
To answer your question. It does not. Sometimes it even starts it's own pumps in reverse (Lost my dear Yellow Tang like that). Check out Jebao (haven't looked back).
2060220
Yes, does. You assemble the heat shield Box yourself. Its totally quality. A flow sensor extensión is also included. Changes in sound were noticable immediately. Power increased as well. Good luck!
774639
I believe this is a pulse pump, operating from the vacuum of the intake manifold. It will not pump without cranking the engine.
2130872
It has a pump built in. I have been using this unit for several months & I really like it - much better than the ancient Magnum I had.
2032952
No it does not. But it's a beautiful conversation piece. I had this "opinion" confirmed by an owner of a local salt spa in my area. She too uses these, but it doesn't generate enough heat to activate the ions. I still enjoy it though
886636
Yes, BUT, it fits into the freeze plug BEHIND the injection pump. I would recommend a heater for the lower radiator hose or a magnetic heater unless you have the pump off.
1053541
It will burn up. Lots of cars have a check valve in the heater hose water circulation that closes unless the motor is running. I burned one up on my Jeep. Same thing. Lower radiator hose usually works with everything. Softplug heater beats all but costs to have put in..