Installation for heating the car engine. Engine preheater Webasto Thermo Top Evo Start. The path traveled: blowtorches - a modern electric preheater
Electric preheater engine is a mechanism that allows you to warm up the car engine without starting.
Such a need arises in cold weather. The operation of the heater simplifies the subsequent start-up. Sometimes this device is used for interior heating.
The principle of operation of the electric preheater
Unlike autonomous heaters, electric ones work directly from the 220 V network (from sockets in parking lots, in parking lots).
The heating element heats up the coolant. The temperature distribution occurs when the heated liquid rises.
The device automatically turns off when the set temperature is reached, i.e. it can be left switched on in the parking lot all night without danger of overheating.
Main characteristics
| Characteristic | severs | DEFA |
| Working voltage | 220 V | 220 V |
| Operating power (varies by brand and model) | 150-600 watts. | 300-600 watts. |
| Heating capacity | 1-3 kilowatts | 1.5-5 kilowatts |
| Weight | M2 - 0.85 kg, M3 - 1.05 | 0,15 - 0,7 |
| Presence of anti-corrosion housing | there is | there is |
| Start mode | there is | there is |
| Current | variable, 50 hertz | variable, 50 hertz |
| Auto power off | Availability | Availability |
| Warm-up time | 20 minutes to 3 hours | 20 minutes to 3 hours |
Popular Models
The choice of the heater brand is determined by its functionality, efficiency, availability of a suitable model depending on the brand of the machine. as well as the price and positive feedback consumers.
DEFA (Norway). The advantages of the model are ease of installation, the optimal ratio of performance, power consumption and price.
"Severs": ease of installation, a variety of models for different engines, proven quality over the years, low price.
Advantages and disadvantages of electric preheaters
- The ability to save fuel (compared to autonomous heaters powered by a fuel tank).
- Fire safety.
- Easy to operate.
- Compactness, lightness. Unlike autonomous heaters, which weigh up to ten kilograms or more, the most bulky models electric heaters- about one kilogram. Small dimensions simplify installation.
Note!
There are two main disadvantages compared to autonomous heaters: the need for a free outlet and the cost of electricity.
Installing an electric preheater
With a liquid cooling system, the heating element is placed on the cylinder block.
1. Remove the plug from the cooling system.
2. Put hoses on the heater pipes.
3. Drain the liquid.
4. Install the heater, fix it.
Attention!
The heating element should be located at the very bottom of the cooling system. Electric engine heater with pump can be installed anywhere.
5. Connect the sleeves.
6. Fill with liquid.
7. Install a power socket on the machine body.
8. Connect the heater, control unit, connector and other units, if any, with cables.
9. Make sure the system is tight and the wiring is adequately insulated.
10. Connect to the network, check the system performance.
Price
The price of the DEFA heater depends on the power (1.4-5 kilowatts), technical features models and ranges from 3.5 to 10 thousand rubles.
Severs - from 3.5 to 7.5 thousand, also depends on performance and model.
A device that allows you to prepare the engine for an easy start and fill the interior with warmth is still considered a luxury item. But it is really capable of saving health - both yours and the car's.
A cold start of an engine is a difficult test for all its systems, comparable to several tens of kilometers in difficult conditions. The driver and passengers also have a hard time: frozen fingers do not hold the steering wheel well, the cold from the seats gets almost to the spine, and the steam from the breath tries to freeze on the windows. But how pleasant it is to sit in the salon, where it is almost room temperature, to throw off gloves, hats and scarves that restrict movement and not wait until the frosty windows thaw ...
So those living in cold regions have a reason to spend money not on a leather interior and all kinds of bells and whistles, but on a starting heater. Its installation allows not only to extend the life of the engine, but also to save fuel, which cold engine consumes much more readily.
Liquid heaters: g we vote for autonomy
Perhaps the most common can be considered autonomous liquid heaters. In fact, this is a stove that runs on gasoline or diesel fuel. The pump pumps fuel from the tank into the combustion chamber, where it cooks fuel-air mixture. It is set on fire from a red-hot ceramic pin, which, unlike metal, to achieve operating temperature A small amount of current is enough to conserve battery power.
The heater heats the fluid from the car's cooling system by pumping antifreeze through its heat exchanger. Heat is transferred to the engine and the radiator of the standard stove. When the liquid heats up to about + 30 ° C, the passenger compartment fan turns on.
As soon as the temperature reaches the required value (more than 70°C), the heater switches to the "half" mode, and then to the standby mode, leaving the device for purging the combustion chamber, the liquid pump and the fan of the standard heating system to work. When the coolant temperature drops by about 20°C, the cycle repeats.
The system also has a summer mode, when the air in the cabin is blown from time to time by a fan. The air conditioner is not activated - it is possible to reduce the temperature at least to the "outboard" without his participation.
The auxiliary heater is switched on different ways. The simplest and most affordable is a timer in the cabin, with which you can program the on time and duration of operation. This is convenient if you regularly leave at the same time. With a variable schedule, remote control is preferable. The radio remote control operates within a radius of approximately one kilometer, if urban development does not interfere. It allows you to turn on / off the heater at a distance or program it. The most advanced solution is a GSM module that controls the stove through commands from mobile phone. Theoretically, you can turn on the heating from anywhere in the world, as long as you and the car are in the network coverage area.
In Russia, the most popular devices are two German brands - Webasto and Eberspacher. They produce models for cars of different types and engine sizes, and also offer a wide range of ways to start the heater and control it. There are also Russian analogues, for example, the Samara "Teplostar", which is two times cheaper than the "Germans" and is also produced in various modifications.
Thermal accumulator: we store heat for the future
Officially, this device is called a heat accumulator. In fact, it is a large thermos, which contains liquid of the same volume as in the cooling system. While the engine is running, the liquid in the thermos is constantly updated, maintaining a supply of "boiling water". Before starting, a separate pump swaps cold and hot antifreeze in places. From a thermos in 10–15 seconds, liquid is supplied to the cooling system, and the motor warms up quickly - you can start it up. Warm air immediately begins to flow into the cabin.
The main thing in the operation of such devices is the regularity of trips. It is believed that during a moderate Moscow winter, the heat will last in the "thermos" for about three days, but in severe cold it is advisable to renew the supply of "boiling water" every day.
For the first time, a thermal accumulator was proposed in Canada by the designer Oscar Schatz, and the first models of "thermoses" under the Centaur brand, which is still considered the leader, appeared there. However, domestic manufacturers also dispute the palm. Russia has its own successful developments, among which the Autoplus MADI brand is especially famous. Also, products of the AvtoTerm brand are being promoted in our market.
Electric heater: in search of an outlet
Another popular solution is suggested by a home boiler. What is easier - to mount the heater in the cooling system, of course, following the rules fire safety. Actually, this is what the simplest electric heater looks like, the connectors of which are usually displayed on front bumper and wired to a regular outlet.
But for the complete comfort of the basic set, perhaps, it is not enough. A logical addition would be a separate heating module with a fan that warms up the interior before the regular stove comes into action. Another necessary element- a device for recharging the battery - in cold weather it will not be superfluous. And if you can’t turn the system on and off in the cold, you can install a separate module with a timer or a kit remote control. True, price complete set differs from the original "boiler" at times. We, as well as in Europe, distribute the products of the Norwegian brand Defa, which is recognized as a model in this segment. There are also Russian analogues, for example, under the Severs brand.
Only without self-activity!
Popular technical thought in cold Russia was constantly looking for ways to start the engine in severe frosts. The most bizarre inventions were born on the basis of a blowtorch, wire spirals and other improvised means. Some handicrafts of unknown firms even flashed in semi-legal car markets. What is the electric spiral, which, according to the "designers", is inserted instead of the oil dipstick and connected to the battery. Not only does oil have low thermal conductivity, and heating it, “planting” a frozen battery, is not a promising business. It's not far from a fire or a short circuit. So it is better not to look for easy and cheap ways. No matter how much you want to revive a frozen iron friend, preference should be given only to proven certified products.
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 operation of the RPM makes it possible not only to facilitate the start of the internal combustion engine, but to increase its resource and, in general, increase the comfort of operation in the winter period.
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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 a gasoline engine 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 it idle work without wasting 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.
miniature autonomous heaters Longfei are designed with the needs of the market in mind. 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. On-board network voltage - 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 noise level. 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 of a 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. Higher coolant temperature, early start of the adp5 fan, faster heating due to fluid pump control and better heat transfer "work" for maximum efficiency. 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 that burn fuel taken from the tank and heat 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 BINAR-5S engine preheater is a domestic analogue of the well-known German Webasto, which compares favorably with it in price and with a wider operating temperature range - 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 is a more expensive version of Top Evo Comfort + for this), wires for the interior heater function are also included in the cable braid.
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 of special winter grades, 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 Such heaters provide warming up of the engine of the motor vehicle and salon in a 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, truck cabs.
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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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 cars brands VAZ, UAZ and GAZ.
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.
An analogue of foreign-made Hotstart TPS (HOTSTART), 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 regime 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 | Specifications | Cost, rub. at the beginning of 2018 |
| Flexible heating plate Keenovo (Kinovo) 100W 12V | Max. temperature +180 degrees. 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.
In what? 90 percent of motorists start the engine, not suspecting that as a result, its wear increases, starting becomes more difficult, battery fails etc. The problem is exacerbated in winter, in cold climates. However, there is a good way out of the situation - to use engine preheating, which for a real Russian winter is a solid plus in every respect.
Electric engine heating
If earlier the heating of the internal combustion engine, due to the operation of the engine at idle, was considered the only effective option, although not without drawbacks, today it is clearly inferior to the new method. And first of all it concerns the side, negative consequences natural warming.
Table of models of electric heaters
| Block | branch pipes | Remote | External |
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| "Defa" or "Kalix" - power 0.4-0.75 kW, price from 4 thousand rubles | "Lestar" - power 0.5-0.8 kW, price from 1.7 thousand rubles | "Severs-M" - power 1-3 kW, price from 2 thousand rubles | Keenovo flexible heating plate 0.25 kW 220 V, price - 3650 rubles. |
| Domestic "Homeless" - power 0.5-0.6 kW, price from 1.5 thousand rubles | "Alliance" - power 0.7-0.8 kW, price from 1 thousand rubles | "Start-M" - power 1-3 kW, price from 1.9 thousand rubles | "Keenovo" - power 0.1 kW 12 V, price - 3610 rubles. |
| Domestic "Start-Mini" - power 0.5-0.6 kW, price from 1 thousand rubles | "Start M1 / M2" - power 0.7-0.8 kW, price from 1.4 thousand rubles | "Alliance" - power 1.5-3 kW, price from 1.6 thousand rubles | Hotstart AF15024 - power 0.15 kW 220 V, price - 9700 rubles. |
| DEFA, heaters of the 100th series 0.5-0.65 kW, price 3.4 thousand rubles | "Siberia M" - power 0.6 kW, price from 1 thousand rubles | "Xin Ji" (China) - power 1.8 kW, price from 1.5 thousand rubles | "Hotstart" - power 0.25 kW 220 V, price - 9700 rubles. |
The most democratic in terms of price are electric preheaters. They are easy to maintain, and do not fail even in the most severe frost. However, they have the only drawback - they need a 220 V socket. Although the external ones from the Keenovo company also have a heater powered by the 12 V on-board network, the cost is from 3.5 thousand rubles.
Effective heating of the motor is possible only with the help of special devices that act directly through the cooling system circuit. So experts say, citing a lot of facts as evidence.
Block
For our motorists, in terms of affordable prices, heaters that are built into the cylinder block are suitable. They are also quite simple in terms of design, as they are endowed only with a connector and a heating element. Other attachments, clamps and additional components are not provided in such a heater.
Preheater Defa
The heaters of devices built into the business center are not very powerful, 400-750 W is the maximum. They do not give a quick result, and they are powered by a stationary 220 V / 50 Hz outlet, so you can use the heater mounted in the engine block only in the garage or by throwing an extension cord near the house. On the other hand, due to the fact that the BC is heated, the engine warms up in the center and evenly.
Advantages of built-in block heaters:
- One of advantages of built-in heaters is an ability to work for a long time. Due to their low power, it is not necessary to constantly monitor them - they will not spoil the antifreeze, so you can leave them operational all night or day. If it is nevertheless necessary, it is recommended to control the heating process, at least for household, economical purposes. use a regular mechanical timer. It is inexpensive and versatile in operation. Of the shortcomings - buggy in the cold.
- It should also be noted safety of use. As a rule, the kit includes a heat-insulating fabric that does not allow the insulation of nearby wires to melt and the energy to spread into the surrounding space, thus increasing the efficiency of the device.
- Easy to install, also by the way, one of the advantageous features of such heaters.
Longfei Block Heater
There are only two disadvantages:
Long heating time and the need for a fixed socket 220 volt. Since, for example, at an ambient temperature of about 0 ° C, a 600 W heater will heat up the liquid for one hour. If the temperature is -10 ° C, then the time will increase to two hours. And if you buy a budget one with a power of 0.5 kW, then even longer.
Today, among the numerous models budget segment built-in heaters, electrical equipment from Defa and Kalix stand out. They cost, complete with a wire and a plug, no more than 4 thousand rubles.
The system can be easily supplemented with all sorts of useful equipment. For example, you can add a start timer, a remote control, a battery charger, a cabin fan heater, and more. However, this will already cost more than 25 thousand rubles, not counting the funds for installation.
There are also domestic block heaters, but their use is limited. For VAZ engines, a device with a price of 1.3 thousand rubles is suitable. You can buy Start-mini equipment for an even lower price, which is suitable not only for domestic cars, but also Japanese or Korean, such as Toyota or Hyundai.
We present for you popular models of built-in heaters.
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| "Start Mini" | Voltage 220 V, power 600 W, installed instead of the technological plug of the block with a bore diameter of 35 mm. The seating depth is 11 mm, the body height is 50 mm. The heater is suitable for cars: Toyota with 4A-FE, 5A-FE, 7A-FE, 3S-FE, 4S-FE, 5S-FE, 1G-FE, 1GR engine; Hyundai Accent with G4EC -1.5L engine; Hyundai Elantra XD with G4EC -1.5L and G4ED -1.6L engine; Hyundai Tucson with G4GC -2.0L engine; Hyundai Trajet with G4GC -2.0L engine. | 1300 rubles |
| DEFA, heaters of the 100th series (from 101 to 199) | Power is 0.5 ... 0.65 kW, voltage 220 V, bore diameter 35 mm, weight 0.27 kg. | 3400 rubles |
| Calix-RE 163 550W | Power - 550 W, voltage - 220 V, suitable for use with Duramax DAIHATSU Rocky 2.8D, 2.8 TD/FIAT Argenta 2000iE, 120iE/ FIAT Croma 2.0 turbodiesel/FIAT Daily diesel/FIAT Ducato 1.9 D, TD/1987-1998/ 2.5 diesel, turbodiesel/1995/FIAT Regatta/Regata diesel/FIAT Ritmo 130 TC/diesel/FIAT Tempra 1.9 turbodiesel/FIAT Tipo 1.9 diesel, turbodiesel/FIAT Uno diesel, turbodiesel/FORD/NEW HOLLAND FORD 1900, HYUNDAI H-100 2.5 D/1993-1998/D4BA, IVECO Daily 2.8Tdi/2002/diesel/turbodiesel, MITSUBISHI Galant 2.3 turbodiesel/ MITSUBISHI L200 2.2 diesel 2WD/2.5 diesel 2WD/MITSUBISHI L300 2.5 diesel 2WD /2.5 diesel 4WD/MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo 9 2.0 16V / 2006- /4G63, MITSUBISHI Lancer Evo VI, EVO VIII 2.0 16V / 4G63. MITSUBISHI Pajero 2.3 turbodiesel /2.5 turbodiesel, SEAT Malaga 1.7D. | 5000 rubles |
| Calix-RE 167 550W | Power - 550 W, voltage - 220 V, suitable for such cars: Matiz 0.8 / A08S, 1.0 / ¤B10S, Spark 1.0 / 2010- / B10D1, 1.2 / 2010- / B12D1, NISSAN Monteringssats, 300 ZX / VG30, Almera 2.0 D/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, Patrol 2.8TD / RD28T, Prairie 1.5 / E15, 1.8 / CA18, 2.0 / CA20, Stanza 1.6 / ¤CA16, 1.8 / CA18, Sunny 1.3 / 1984- / E13, 1.4 12V / 1989-1991 / 1.5 / 1984- / ¤E15, 1.6 / -1988 / ¤E16, 1.6 12V / 1989-1991 / ¤GA16, 1.6 GTI 16V / ¤CA16, 1.7D / ¤CD17 1.8 GTI 16V / CA18 Monteringssats LT 31D/Perkins, VOLVO BM/VCE/VOLVO CE MonteringssatsEC 15C-/D1.1, EC18C-/2010-/D 1.1 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 | 4900 rubles |
| Calix-RE 153A 550W | Voltage - 220 V, power - 550 W, works with the following cars: 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 /ROVER 825, 827- / -1995 / | 7200 rubles |
branch pipes
In addition to devices built into the business center, there are also systems for in-section installation of thick pipes. They differ in the presence of an adapter case. Installation does not carry any special complexity, the return is not bad. but there is a minus– electric heaters from this series are designed for standard nozzle diameters.
Defa and Kalix produce not only block heaters, but also branch pipe heaters. They are also made in our country, being sold at a very low prices. But such options for heaters are intended only for VAZ, UAZ or Gaz models of cars.
There are also universal models equipped with a hardened case. However, they are hardly suitable for foreign cars.
Electric heaters have gained the greatest popularity in our country, as they are structurally easy to install and universalized. Their easy to cut into the contour using attachments. They are equipped with powerful heaters, the power of which reaches 2-3 kW.
Remote
Of particular note are electric heaters, called remote. They are more complex in design, imply the presence of hoses, thermostats, clamps, etc. domestic producers, such as Severs-M, Alliance and many others.
Longfei Heater Installation (Xin Ji)
A foreign manufacturer of such equipment is also popular in Russia. This is the US Hotstart TPS. The equipment costs at least 6.8 thousand rubles, but it can only be purchased on order.
Models with forced coolant circulation deserve special attention among electric heaters. The options for electric heaters were discussed above. with natural circulation.
So, the most famous among this series are systems from the same American Hotstart (price 23 thousand rubles). There are also cheap domestic options, costing no more than 2.4 thousand rubles. Chinese heaters are also known, such as Xin Ji, at a price of 1.5 thousand rubles. Their power does not exceed 1.8 kW.
Disadvantages of electric heaters:
- Requires a 220V household outlet.
- Mandatory opening of the hood to access the fork. These complexities sin the old Russian models heaters. Modern ones have bumper connectors.
- The reliability of some models is not impressive. Particularly weak are the corps of domestic and Chinese heaters leaking antifreeze and leaking. An experienced installer initially puts the cover on the sealant.
- Low quality additional equipment(again, we are talking about sets of Russian or Chinese production). It is advisable to replace attachments with imported hoses, plastic adapters with duralumin, flimsy holders with strong and wide clamps.
Advantages of electric heaters:
- Installation of heaters is inexpensive, even in the capital's car services. approximate price- 1.5 thousand rubles. You can easily put it on your own, but you can’t do without specific knowledge.
- The widest model range and unpretentiousness in operation.
heating plates
Also recently, the so-called heating plates, which are installed on the engine housing, cylinders, crankcase, and so on, have become increasingly popular. These heaters are used not only in cars, but also in other equipment - generating sets, microprocessor technology, engines of boats, diesel locomotives and electric locomotives and many others.
The heating plates work on the basis of heat electric heaters (TEHs). Most of them can be connected both to a stationary network with a voltage of 220 V / 50 Hz, and to the vehicle's on-board electrical network (12 V direct current). Power can be different, the interval is from 100 to 1500 watts. And the temperature developed by various plates is +90°С…+180°С. As for installation, the devices are attached with an adhesive film (the surface must first be cleaned and degreased).
Electric heating plates cannot be used for heating batteries. Other devices are used for these purposes.
A feature of the heating plates is that they are designed for continuous operation. That is, with their help it is impossible to quickly warm up / heat up the engine or its individual elements. Although there are separate high-power models that work with a time relay.
The advantages of heating plates include:
- economy. Using electricity will cost you less than using liquid fuels.
- Reliability and durability. Most electric heating plates do not require maintenance or service checks and do not need to be handled by service centers. In this case, manufacturers, as a rule, establish significant warranty periods.
- Easy to install. Most heating plates are simply glued to the heated surface using the adhesive film that comes with the heater. Installation can be done independently, without seeking help from a service station.
- Abrasion resistance. The surface of the heating plate is coated special material, resistant not only to abrasion, but also to significant mechanical damage.
- Safety of use. This applies to both the driver and the elements of the car itself. The heating plates are well protected from moisture and small particles getting inside them (the degree of dust and moisture protection is IP65 for most models).
As for the disadvantages of heating plates, they should include:
- High price. The payoff for the benefits described above is high cost.
- Battery wear. Due to the fact that the plates use electricity from the battery to operate, the driver must constantly monitor the condition and performance of the latter. Up to replacing it with a more capacious and / or new one.
However, as practice shows, electric heating plates are very convenient to use, and their purchase justifies itself, especially in regions with a cold climate. Therefore, we would recommend that you, if possible, buy heating plates and use them for installation as an alternative to conventional engine preheaters.
Now we present to your attention several popular plates used by car owners.
| Models | Description and features | Price as of autumn 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Keenovo Flexible Heating Plate 100W 12V | Specific power - 0.52 W / cm². Maximum temperature +180°С. A feature of the plate is the presence of a high-temperature self-adhesive surface on one side of the plate, as well as the presence of a porous surface on the other side to reduce heat loss. The size is 127×152mm with a 5mm jaw. The plate is designed for autonomous pre-heating of an engine with a working volume of up to 3 liters, it has an adhesive layer that provides maximum adhesion between the plate and the surface at elevated temperatures. The plate has an additional layer of thermal insulation in the form of a porous sponge, which provides heating of the oil layer necessary for a warm start of the engine in about 15 minutes of operation. | 3610 rubles |
| The maximum heating temperature is +90°С. There is an additional rheostat for setting the temperature. Ideal for installation on the crankcase and engine block, hydraulic and transmission elements, as the dimensions are 127 × 152 mm. The coating of the plates is resistant to friction. Supplied with 100 cm cable as standard. | 3650 rubles | |
| Keenovo Flexible Heating Plate 250W 220V | Maximum temperature +150°С. Dimensions 127×152 mm. Ideal for installation on the crankcase and engine block, hydraulic and transmission elements, various types of pumps. The coating of the plates is resistant to friction. Supplied as standard with a 100 cm cable for power from a 220 V socket | 3650 rubles |
| Hotstart AF10024 | Power supply 220 V, power 100 W, dimensions 101 × 127 mm. | 7900 rubles |
| Hotstart AF15024 | Power supply 220 V, power 150 W, dimensions 101 × 127 mm. | 9700 rubles |
| Hotstart AF25024 | Power supply 220 V, power 250 W, dimensions 127 × 152 mm. | 9700 rubles |
Autonomous heaters
Otherwise, they are called fuel, as they operate on fuel. The principle of their operation is reduced to the following: the pump pumps gasoline or diesel fuel from the fuel tank into the combustion chamber. The mixture is ignited by a hot ceramic pin (the latter requires a small fraction of the current to heat up, unlike a metal one).
Eberspacher Hydronic D4W installed on a car
As a result of heating the heater, warm liquid circulates throughout the system, giving off heat to the internal combustion engine and the furnace radiator. As soon as the temperature reaches more than 70 gr. Celsius, the stove includes a semi-mode and a standby mode. That is, the device does not operate at full capacity, however, when the temperature drops below 20 gr. the cycle repeats, which explains the name - autonomous heater.
Autonomous heating system car engine has different modes of operation. For example, summer, when the air inside the car is blown occasionally by a fan. If such a system is involved, the presence of an air conditioner is not needed, because it is easy to lower the temperature in normal mode.
Turning on autonomous heater carried out in different ways, but the simplest was and remains the timer. It is located inside the machine, it can be programmed and set for any duration of operation.
Turning on with a timer is very convenient. For example, if a motorist goes to work every day, then the timer can be set to the same turn-on time.
How Webasto Thermo Top Evo works
If a variable schedule is more suitable, then it is better to use the remote control to turn it on. It is capable of operating within a radius of up to 1 km. In other words, the heater can be turned on from the balcony of a multi-storey building.
Another control option is the GSM module. You can use it from a regular smartphone, controlling the operation of the module through commands. Theoretically, the GSM module can be connected from anywhere in the world, as long as the car is in the coverage area.
The most popular devices of this type in our country are Webasto and Eberspascher. Their models designed for both foreign and domestic cars With different type and engine size.
From Russian manufacturers Teplostar loudly declared itself, producing products that are almost twice cheaper than their foreign counterparts.
Table of autonomous heater models
Disadvantages of autonomous heaters:
- Difficulty of installation. This is not an electric heater that you can easily install with your own hands.
- High cost. They are even higher basic models, without additional components. In addition, the installation of such equipment is highly appreciated - at least 8-10 thousand rubles. And the more difficult it will be to find a place under the hood for installation, the installation will be more expensive.
- Battery dependency. You should always keep a recharged and reliable battery under the hood.
- Some models are dependent on fuel quality. It is recommended to pay attention to this, regularly carry out diagnostics and cleaning.
Advantages of autonomous heaters:
- Offline mode, no need to depend on external power sources.
- Super efficiency and the possibility of long continuous operation. On cold winter days, the interior of the car and the internal combustion engine can be heated up to operating temperature at a fuel consumption of less than 1 l / h in just 40-50 minutes.
- A wide range of ways to engage and program.
It will now be much easier to make a choice in favor of one or another heater. If financial resources allow, then it is better to establish standalone option. For other cases, you can choose a good and quite effective electric heater.