coolant heaters

Jul 09, 2011 2 Replies

Hello,



How do electric coolant heaters work? I understand that they are connected to the bottom radiator hose and that the hot coolant rises by convection into the engine but doesn't there need to be circulation for this to happen? You are only going to use these when it is cold outside, so in those circumstances, wouldn't the thermostat be closed, blocking the loop? I'm sure I'm missing something, but can't think what.



Thanks, Stephen.


ISTR that the only pictures I have seen of such a device show it mount up on the bulk head ? ie. at the top of the engine.

No, they are usually on the heater loop so that circulation is through the engine block/head and the heater matrix, basically the same water circuit as the engine puts heat into before the thermostat opens.

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