Don,
I have a Reiff pan heater as well as the cylinder heating bands. I
have been very happy with its performance. I can get about 60 degrees
difference between ambient and engine temperature. I use cowl plugs and a
blanket on top of the cowl.
I get a little moisture around the stick but I figure it does less damage
than a 15 degree cold start. I just make sure that I fly for at least half
an hour with the oil temperature above 190. That should get rid of the
moisture.
Others may have different experiences but I wouldn't change.
Jim Scales
Angel's Playmate
Super ES
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Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 11:03
AM
Subject: [LML] Oil sump heater
Hello All,
Would like to hear any opinions about
the Reiff Hotstrip oil sump heater.
I live in Northern Mi. where the temp.
is very cold alot of the time. I hear
there good,from a friend who has one
on his Piper, but he mentioned it does
evaporate the oil a little.
Any
comments are appreciated.
Thanks, Don Grabiel ES,
N722B
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