Screen heaters

[ChrisE]

After last year's freeze up I promised myself to buy a 12v screen heater for Hilda Maud to plug into the cigar socket so that we can keep the screen free of condensation and (eek) ice.

 

There seem to be a lot of them out there for lorries, etc. Any pros and cons or recommendations?

 

Thanks

 

Chris

Edited October 29, 2010 by ChrisE

[gjb]

Hi Chris

I got one from this company http://www.gbdriver.co.uk/ seems ok

 

cheers

graham

[Tomo]

Hi Chris,

I got one from Force 4........beware..make sure your output from your cigar socket is rated high enough as it melted mine, the wiring, housing and the plug.

 

The fuse did not blow, as it was, as recomended.. they are not rated for the continual power draw.. I then got a proper 12 volt power plug that could cope with the Amperage that they draw, for the period of time you have them on. Cigar lighters are only rated for short bursts ...as I found out.

 

 

Tomo

 

 

[great white]

I use a small 240volt blow heater from shore power for a few minutes before I go out in mid winter. something that trailer boats could do at home while packing the boats

 

However I did buy Wendy a 12volt hair dryer in the summer that was packaged as a demister as well, so I may try that LOL

 

Its something I had been meaning to sort out this year, misted up windows when returning in the dark is a pain

 

Charlie

[charlieannear]

I've just got Rob...

[fisherman1055]

I have one I bought in MAKRO last year

 

it has an internal battery and can be programmed to come on with a timer

 

as well as run from the 12 v socket

 

I will bring it with me to the meet on Thurs if any one interested

 

It comes with a mains transformewr to charge on shore

 

tony

[pirky]

Charlie A ..... what are you saying ....does Rob blow hot air ??

 

Dave

[Adam F]

I bought a little 12v unit off ebay - window fan heater etc.. it was about

[Rob]

 

Adam - Doesn't it work better without Rain-X on the inside???

 

I have seen them in Motabitz Ferndown\Winton

 

http://www.a1motabitz.co.uk/catalogue/styl...Car_Heater.html

 

Rob

[niggle]

Maplin electronics do one also,on offer

Edited October 31, 2010 by niggle

[charlieannear]

Charlie A ..... what are you saying ....does Rob blow hot air ??

 

Dave

Only when he's awake!

[ChrisE]

Apologies for the delay in replyiing, I was away for the weekend (and fishing on Monday, I was probably the only person off the IoW who didn't catch a cod....) and thanks all for the replies.

 

Tony yes I would be interested in seeing your heater. By sheer coincidence I'm coming along to my first meeting on Thursday. I look forward to meeting a few of you there.

 

Is it a 7:30 start?

[Maverick Martin]

Is it a 7:30 start?

7:30 for 8pm start

 

Martin

 

[ChrisE]

Is it a 7:30 start?

7:30 for 8pm start

 

Martin

Thanks, see you there.

 

Chris

[Leicester Fisheagle]

I have a Maplin's heater/ blower the same as Nigel refered to. It's a nice piece of kit with a swivel base and at a good price-under

[ChrisE]

I have one I bought in MAKRO last year

 

it has an internal battery and can be programmed to come on with a timer

 

as well as run from the 12 v socket

 

I will bring it with me to the meet on Thurs if any one interested

 

It comes with a mains transformewr to charge on shore

 

tony

Belated thanks to Tony for the heater, a bargain at