Ideas On Auxiliary Heating Systems, Using Headers but Want Heat! |
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Ideas On Auxiliary Heating Systems, Using Headers but Want Heat! |
MikeInMunich |
Apr 20 2018, 12:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 19-November 13 From: Munich, Germany Member No.: 16,674 Region Association: None |
Greetings once again from Munich!
It’s cold over here when the sun goes down, not to mention nice days in March, April, October and November. I need heat, and I don’t have it because my engine has headers. I am thinking I will need a high output alternator if I’m using only 12v in order to get the necessary output. Is this somehow a bad idea? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Questions: How would a e.g. 50 amp alternator affect power and gas mileage? Would it have any effect on the electrical system? Can you recommend a heater for this application? Other suggestions on how to best get heat into the cabin without heat exchangers? Here is an article on PTC (positive thermal coefficient) heaters... https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.10...-11628-5_51.pdf Thanks for your feedback and advice! Mike in Munich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) |
Mark Henry |
Apr 21 2018, 08:05 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Oil isn't the greatest for heat transfer, you have to run a thermostat, the engine needs to be warm first (180F). By the time you are getting noticeable heat you are already at your destination.
Again bug guys have BTDT, it works to a certain extent but it's poor a result for the effort. To get enough usable heat the oil heat kits of the 70's-80's recirculated cabin heat, which causes fogging/moisture issues. BTW I know someone is going to say "but my oil cooler puts out bitchin heat"... when it's 70F+ outside of course it does. Try the temps at closer to the freezing point with a thermostat and forced air over the cooler. |
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