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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:51 pm 
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Lately I've been chasing the owner of T7 design heaters (http://www.t7design.co.uk) for specs, videos, noise decibels, fan CFM etc of his products, as cheapish, light weight, compact and efficient alternative to the stock 1600 heater unit.

He's been very helpful, so in return I told him I would post up the video he added on youtube about the 3.5KW Lightweight heater, which is the one im looking at for my 1600. There's four outputs on this model, I'll be using two for the windscreen and two for cabin heat.

It seems to have more than enough cfm to clear a siberian winter frosted windscreen, however I asked him about adding a variable resistor to the blower motor to reduce the fan speed (then also the noise) and also have multiple fan speeds. The heater comes standard with one speed.

I've asked him for a wiring diagram. If anyone has an input about doing this mod, comments would be appreciated (turbovan??)

If you're interested in ordering one, let me know and I'll hit Adam up for a group buy and hopefully bring cost down.

3.5Kw Model ------> http://www.t7design.co.uk/index.php?mai ... ge&pID=180

Unit Operation ----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzOGTyXfljU&feature=plcp

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:03 pm 
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Great post, i have been looking for a retro for my builds and this time of year makes more thoughts run about how i am to tackle this. I have used the 12v hair dryer in a previous resto in a landcrusier FJ45 and worked a treat..... just a little noisy. This post on the UK company is interesting and looks to flow volume very well. Goig to be a little noisy for my street sleeper sss however if some have used this it would be great to get feedback... if i use one i will look at maybe fitting it into some sort of acoustic box to reduce db. If a group buy is possible count me in!!


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:19 pm 
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Jaycar have numerous variable speed controllers for 12V applications, with different amps depending on load. Around $40 for the kits.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:39 pm 
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DATLOVE wrote:
Great post, I have been looking for a retro for my builds and this time of year makes more thoughts run about how I am to tackle this. I have used the 12v hair dryer in a previous resto in a landcrusier FJ45 and worked a treat..... just a little noisy. This post on the UK company is interesting and looks to flow volume very well. Goig to be a little noisy for my street sleeper sss however if some have used this it would be great to get feedback... if I use one I will look at maybe fitting it into some sort of acoustic box to reduce db. If a group buy is possible count me in!!
if you can add a variable resistor inline with the blower fan, it will reduce the speed and therefore the noise.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:42 pm 
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DRiPproject wrote:
Jaycar have numerous variable speed controllers for 12V applications, with different amps depending on load. Around $40 for the kits.
The unit i'm looking at has 3 amp start up, with 2 amp continuous running.

maybe a controller like this will suit? ---> cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280789904925&ssPageName=ADME:X:eRTM:AU:1123

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