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v8mgbal

v8mgbal

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Has anyone ever thought of using an elect. heater in our spridgets. I see these small 12 volt heaters that are light weight and can be wired into the car, it just seems like it would save alot of plumbing and weight to use one. thoughts anybody.
 
why would you? I got my rad rebuilt and cleaned the heater rad unit really well and I have a ton of heat - to the point that I was warm with the top down at 27 deg.
 
Why would I? Well let see I can get rid of rad. to heater box plumbing, get rid of water valve and hose ot the heater box, long duct from front of car to blower the hair dryer to the heater box, cable from dash to duct on the hair dryer just to name a few and the best reason of all is "heck why not" LOL.
 
v8mgbal said:
the best reason of all is "heck why not" LOL.
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Oh, well, in that case... :hammer: :cheers: :bow: :laugh:
 
Before using one, I'd check on the amount of current it draws. I'll bet its a lot. I agree, don't even think about it unless you have an alternator.
 
and likely a relay
 
Why not just get a pair of battery powered ski sox?
 

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tomshobby said:
An electric heater, wouldn't that take a real long extension cord?
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Nah, just park near a current bush
 
Your feet are the last thing to get cold in a Midget. maybe I should run the exhaust pipe inside the car LOL. I already have an upgraded alt. so no trouble there, mostly I was just curious as other people just do away with the heater completely .
 
v8mgbal said:
<snip> mostly I was just curious as other people just do away with the heater completely .
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More than once the ability to turn a heater on was appreciated when an engine got a little hot.
 
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