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Plug Alive Block Heater Test Plug

#030-3201-2
Plug Alive Block Heater Test Plug
$24.99
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Product Details

  • Easily test block heaters for proper function

  • Keep it in your vehicle to quickly test electrical cords/outlets for power

  • Helps to ensure your battery is charging and ready to go when you are

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4.8
18 out of 18 (100%) reviewers recommend this product

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3 years ago
So easy-to-use a bit pricey..................... .

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Foolproof block heater tester.

3 years ago
I bought this tester to try it out because I live in a small apartment block and thought I would rather lend this to my neighbours than my multimeter because it’s so easy to use and get a correct reading.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Awesome tool

3 years ago
Great essential product for anyone living in a cold climate region. Was looking for one for years and didnt realize Cdn Tire had it. Simple test to know if your block heater is working. Thanks Cdn Tire. You made complicated thing simple for me.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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It’s handy, but…

3 years ago
It’s handy, but it’s pretty hard to plug in and unplug. They made it super tight. Very great tool to have that tells you if there’s continuity on both ends. Sometimes it’s hard to know if your block heater cord is good or not. You can use this device to wiggle the cord around to detect where the discontinuity is. Because of this device, I realized that both of our vehicles cords were bad at -40. Changed the plug end and they were good to go again. Takes a lot of the guessing out.
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Block heater tester

3 years ago
Works perfectly to tell if your block heater is working. Gives you peace of mind.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Q: Can I leave this tester plug in the whole day together with the block heater plug on it?

17 years ago
4 Answers
  • A: Yes, this product can be left plugged in at all times but I would take it off when not in use as it is relatively easy to remove and may make it an easy target for someone to take.

    11 years ago
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Q: Block heater or cord issue My block heater doesn't work, but my extention cord is ok. Can this tester tell me whether I should replace the whole block heater or just the cord attached with the block heater?

14 years ago
3 Answers
  • A: No it will only tell you if the block heater circuit (block heater and cord) are or are not working. Further diagnosis would be required to identify the exact problem with the block heater circuit. This product is used to tell you if the block heater is in deed working, not to identify why its not working.

    11 years ago
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Q: So I have the gray model tester but lost my instructions. Just to confirm if the green light is on that means your have power and if the red light comes on that means your block heater is working? Is that correct?Thank you. I have used this several years

2 years ago
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  • A: I lost my instructions as well, but I’m pretty sure if only one side is red, the problem is on that side. So if it’s red on the vehicle side, it would be block heater/cord. 

    2 years ago
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Q: Will Plug Alive still work at - 40 degreeC or below temperature?

16 years ago
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  • A: Yes it works at any temperature

    11 years ago
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Q: Does this work on all vehicles? The " is this compatible with your vehicle?" says not compatible with all the ones I've tried entering.

6 years ago
1 Answer
  • A: In order to accurately respond to your question, we require additional information.  We ask that you kindly resubmit your question with the year, make and model of your vehicle.

    6 years ago
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Q: The plug alive product is it able to stay plugged in to power a block heater or is it only designed to be used as a tester 

7 years ago
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  • A: The Plug Alive unit can be used as a TESTER or a MONITOR, which is able to stay plugged-in as long as it’s needed. The indicators (Green light and Red light) allow it to monitor continuously.

    7 years ago
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Q: How many Amps and Watts can support the block heater tester # 30-3201-2

10 years ago
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  • A: 15 amps, 1875 watts.

    10 years ago
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