tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524957856317328371.post7511660725167538636..comments2023-10-23T14:30:31.557-07:00Comments on Dum Vivimus, Vivamus: Got to be an easier way.greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10282685892329599436noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524957856317328371.post-49597287275796460422013-11-24T08:53:12.804-08:002013-11-24T08:53:12.804-08:00You know, I picked a timer off the shelf twice, an...You know, I picked a timer off the shelf twice, and then put it back. The extension cord for the lamp plugs in just outside my back garage door. Lacking proper respect for all things electrical, I figured I could save ten dollars by just plugging and unplugging the cord(you, know, under load and everything). We'll see how many extra light bulbs I have to replace this way.greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282685892329599436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524957856317328371.post-62746972632767025162013-11-24T08:28:45.457-08:002013-11-24T08:28:45.457-08:00Wouldn't be a bad idea to add a timer to the c...Wouldn't be a bad idea to add a timer to the circuit (seems like around $10 at Home Depot), so you could cycle it off automatically during the daytime if/when temps rise. I do this with the block heater on my diesel pickup.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920772209272112515noreply@blogger.com