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Old 12-15-2023, 05:04 PM   #1
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Are the tank heaters AC or DC?
My 23 221umd has fresh, black, and gray tank heaters. Are they functional without shore power?
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Old 12-15-2023, 05:11 PM   #2
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12 volts DC.
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Good to know; thanks.
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Old 12-16-2023, 06:34 AM   #4
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12 volts DC.
You should also be aware that heaters and fans [furnace blower] are very hard on 12 volt batteries.
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Old 12-16-2023, 06:47 AM   #5
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Tank heaters are roughly 65 watts, that’s not a lot IMO.
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Old 12-28-2023, 08:45 AM   #6
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Tank heaters run off battery...
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