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A lead construction for a fluid heater such as an electrically heated catalytic converter, is set forth including a mineral insulated cable having a central core connected to the heater element of the fluid heater, an outer metal sheath connected to an enclosing housing for the fluid heater, and ele

A lead construction for a fluid heater such as an electrically heated catalytic converter, is set forth including a mineral insulated cable having a central core connected to the heater element of the fluid heater, an outer metal sheath connected to an enclosing housing for the fluid heater, and electrical insulation between the central core and the outer sheath.

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A fluid heater with attached electrical lead connection comprising: an electrical Lead comprising a mineral insulated cable having a bent metal outer sheath, a conductive inner core, and insulation material separating said inner core from said outer sheath; said inner core being connected to an elec

A fluid heater with attached electrical lead connection comprising: an electrical Lead comprising a mineral insulated cable having a bent metal outer sheath, a conductive inner core, and insulation material separating said inner core from said outer sheath; said inner core being connected to an electrically conductive heater body element insulatively positioned within an enclosing housing and said cable having an end remote from the heater body element; said outer sheath being connected to said enclosing housing; and, said insulation material electrically insulating said heater body element and inner core from said enclosing housing and outer sheath; the mineral insulated cable having a length sufficient that the temperature of the end remote from the electrical lead connection to the heater body element is below 200°C., when the electrical lead connection is at a temperature in the range of 600°-800°C.; and the electrical lead being sealed against corrosion from salt and water.