T3: Re: PTC Ceramic Heater & Fan Question - Please Help? :(

[mikey <progeny@crosslink.net>]

Hey :)

    I've got one in my car...I only use it when necessary, but have
never had a problem...it's a bit taxing on the elec. system when you
have the lights and the wind shield wipers on, but other then that, it
works fine...I';ve got one that is a heater...it's a lot warmer but not
much of a fan, and I've got one that doesn't put out as much heat but
makes a great defroster...I never use them both at the same time
though...I had a thought...I was going to take the heater and cue a hold
big enough to fit the outlet end into the fresh air box...that way I
could just turn on my fresh air fan and have defrost or heat out of the
dash vents...not sure if it will work...but if I get around to it, I'll
let you know how it goes :)

mikey
72 Slowback

northaven@worldnet.att.net wrote:

> My husband bought me a wonderful portable heater/fan that plugs into
> the cigarrette lighter for my '69 Fastback.....the problem is...I
> don't know if the car will handle the amp drain, I can't find any
> reference to it in the owner's manual.  Once running, the heater
> requires approximately 10 amps, but when it starts it requires 15 -
> 20 amps.  Can my car handle this??  Yes/No/Why?  Alternatives?  My
> car windshield fogs up something terrible on cold damp mornings and
> nothing seems to remedy it.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
> Becky R. Izen
> '69 Fastback (FI, AT)