Log splitter oil heater

[merc_man]

I have had to use my log splitter a few times when its cold out and anything colder then -10C it is hard to start.
I like the idea of the megnetic heaters and wondering how many watts i would need. 200 watts dont seem like much. I see they do go up to 500 but cant seem to find any over 200 local.

Another opting i was thinking is when i change the hudraulic oil this spring should i get a screw in block heater. Drill hole in tank and weld a nut to it.

My splitter stays outside under the deck. No heated garage lol

Thanks



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[Junkyard]

Is your splitter just a standard store bought style with a rectangular tank? I’d almost want a couple smaller magnetic heaters then one larger that way you could cover more area of the tank. Also some sort of cover like a welding blanket to keep some of the heat in would help too. All that cold steel makes a great conductor of cold and would probably draw the heat out as fast as those heaters tried to warm the oil.

They do make oil heaters like a block heater, putting a fitting in for one is a good idea but keep an eye on it. They can be stout and all but cook oil if left on too long, especially lighter oil like hydraulic.

 

[bigbadbob]

I have one of these, havent tried it on the splitter.
It does get toasty. Very good magnet
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/kat-s-200w-magnetic-heater-0303203p.html

 

[Al Smith]

Depends on what "oil " you are talking about .Crankcase oil just use a lighter weight synthetic .Hydraulic oil use something like Dexron auto tranny fluid which doesn't have to be "top shelf "

 

[rocketnorton]

tiger torch n 6-8' stove pipe fer min or 2

 

[merc_man]

Is your splitter just a standard store bought style with a rectangular tank? I’d almost want a couple smaller magnetic heaters then one larger that way you could cover more area of the tank. Also some sort of cover like a welding blanket to keep some of the heat in would help too. All that cold steel makes a great conductor of cold and would probably draw the heat out as fast as those heaters tried to warm the oil.

They do make oil heaters like a block heater, putting a fitting in for one is a good idea but keep an eye on it. They can be stout and all but cook oil if left on too long, especially lighter oil like hydraulic.

Yes mine is a store baught champion. Never thought of block heater cooking the oil. Good point.

I woukdnt leave it plugged in all the time. I had in mind 2 or 3 hours befor using just to try and make the oil little liter

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[merc_man]

I have one of these, havent tried it on the splitter.
It does get toasty. Very good magnet
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/kat-s-200w-magnetic-heater-0303203p.html

I borrowed a 200 watt magnetic one from my BIL gonne give it a try tonight. Gonna be -20 with wing chill tonight so be a good test to see if it helps.

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[Michpatriot]

Small bonfire..

 

[Guido Salvage]

Small bonfire..

My best friend’s father owned several sawmills, they used to start a fire under the oil pans on the Detroit Diesel power units to get them started in the winter.

 

[Stevetheboatguy]

Old drop light with a 60w bulb will keep it just right. Or a element from a heated livestock water bucket.

Both are very inexpensive and easy to come by. And neither one will cook your oil..


Steven