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It's called the 'Law of Unintended Consequence", Doghead - and we get it almost every time a politician or bureaucrat acts. Common sense need not apply.
They also make a stick-on tape-type heater elements that can be attached to the oil pan. Take a look in the local farm supply store. The farm supply store also might be able to provide some insight into finding a local battery blanket. There's always mail order / Internet, too.
Make certain all glow plugs are functioning. My set came from GL with two bad ones. They cost less than $20 each, and make it easier to start when cold.
You can check you GPs with an Ohm-meter; pull the connecting wire off the spade connector, and measure each disconnected plug to engine...