Resolved Block Heater

[Chuggs]

Thanks Charlie. Where does the pump get installed?

https://itrheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/OASIS-NE-S-Installation-and-Operating-Manual-October-29-2018.pdf

For that unit…it appears you install an additional pump inside the unit.

 

[Richpatty]

https://itrheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/OASIS-NE-S-Installation-and-Operating-Manual-October-29-2018.pdf

For that unit…it appears you install an additional pump inside the unit.

Yea…that makes sense. Thanks for the info!

 

[RandyB]

Update to whether or not block heater is operational.
1. Ohm check across hot and neutral of the plug for the heater: 19.8 to 20.0 ohms
2. 110 volts with 20 ohms = 5.5 amps (Ohm’s law)
3. Started generator, switched off inverter and charger. Amp draw on L2 = 2 amps
4. Plugged in the block heater. Amp draw = 8 amps
5. 8-2=6 within reason of the projected 5.5 from ohm’s law
Conclusion: all OK. Block heater element is good and circuitry feeding it is fine.

I was expecting a much larger draw on the generator at first, resulting in the original post. I was anticipating more like turning on an a/c and hearing the generator respond.

Thanks for responding and reading. Again, RV education. Every time I use it.

Anecdotally: LCD displays in the overhead are real slow and dim at 15 degrees above 0 F.