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Con
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posted on September 2nd, 2002 at 11:08 PM |
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12 volt heaters
hello....
Just wondering if anybody knows of a 12 volt heater that i can put into an L bug.... either that or even just a 12 volt heater element that i can put
near the air blower in the dash.... (im not sure if these things exist or if it can be done, thats why im asking....) also, i know it doesnt get all
that cold here, but im just looking at my options.
thanks
Con
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posted on September 2nd, 2002 at 11:15 PM |
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12V Heaters
Con, this has been discussed before, but possibly on the 'old' forum.
I think what came out of it basically was that it can be done, and has been done. There are heaters available for the purpose, but a 12V hair drier
does the same thing.
Basically though, they are a huge strain on your electrical system and (I believe) that you are better off by far to repair/refit the stock heating
system if at all possible.
Kruizin Kol
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posted on September 3rd, 2002 at 09:47 AM |
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Put a flange kit on your exhaust and all your problems go away
Futue te ipsum!!!
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posted on September 3rd, 2002 at 05:13 PM |
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Don't stop there Blue, what is this flange kit you speak of!
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posted on September 4th, 2002 at 07:53 PM |
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yeah the stock generator only produces about 30Amps of current at 12v which is 360 watts... i just looked at my hairdryer and it read 1500 watts...
the stock heater system is very effective, even with donut seals, although they can be pesky at times.
Jon
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