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Originally Posted by Jonny H
It is a big challenge. 600W is not enough - about the same heat output as 12 tea candles burning. For a little context, a petrol heater is 2000W and a classic mini heater is 2500W.
We designed the electric heating system for the Singer DLS, which led to the development of the high output alternator for the 911 and 964 engines (see our website). The DLS has 1600W of heat which is marginal for ‘real world’ use. It is deemed enough for a supercar that will live a cherished life. 1600W is 125A continuous which has the effect of pulling the battery voltage down. This results in the current going up so you end up in a voltage / current death spiral unless the load is managed.
The solution involves smart / adaptive software control of the heating power based on demand and alternator output. We have a similar control strategy in our electric AC so we are working to adapting this to the heat solution.
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Mr H, thank you for the insight. I reckon what you suggest is both far too sophisticated and too expensive for my build.
The relative heat outputs are very useful.
Thank you for the detailed response.
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Originally Posted by Focker
Can also get a motorcycle heated vest that plugs into the cigarette lighter.
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Won't clear the window or take the chill out of my fingers. My barrel stays plenty warm thanks to a layer of insulation and just generally not getting too cold.
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Originally Posted by Larmo63
Move to SoCal?
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No thank you.
If I can convince my wife to move, we're heading to NEPA where I have a tremendous job opportunity or to western NC where the mountains and roads are beautiful.
**I do recognize that neither of those places will resolve my cold weather dilemma.