Back in the days of Vauxhall Vivas, when the ice used to form on the inside, I remember my dad sticking a lighted candle on a saucer and leaving it in the car for 10mins. Careful placement is required but it seemed to work - but I dont recommend it.
Bob Craig (Q2-267) On 31 Dec, 11:02, Administrator <[email protected]> wrote: > Bob, > > The draw would be high with a number of heaters operating, but I find > the 2+2 takes about 5-6 miles to get the engine up to temperature and > almost as much to get the heater to a useful temperature to do any de- > misting. So that is the time you would use it. Its really just a > short trip issue. A bit of pre-heat is a good idea but I now have the > car in a folding garage arrangement and that helps a lot. The main > trouble is from the work car park coming home. I use the 2+2 as my > regular commuter vehicle. > > My friends in Canada have to have a mains sump heater for winter to > stop the engine oil from thickening - maybe another useful mod after > global warming takes hold and we have - 30c winters! > > Derek > > On 31 Dec 2008, at 08:31, Bob Craig wrote: > > > > > > > Hi Derek, > > Not tried it but don't see why not, just be careful that you are not > > going to drain the battery if you have a front and rear heaters, > > lights, etc all on and are only doing 11 miles. Some of these demist > > heaters can draw 14amps (page 54 of CBS catalogue) , so make sure your > > charging circuit is in tip top condition although I assume you will > > only use them for a couple of minutes rather than driving the full 11 > > miles with them on. > > > If your car is close to your house or garage you could run an > > extension to it and use a 240v heater for a couple of minutes before > > you leave. That would have the same effect but not drain your battery. > > A bit simplistic but less hassle. > > > Bob Craig (Q2-267) > > > On 30 Dec, 22:41, Administrator <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I've just been driving the 2+2 in the cold today. I work 11 miles > >> away from home. That means I am spending half of the time on the > >> journey to work with the car warming up. Difficult when it is > >> freezing. I used a mod I had done a few years ago but is very nice > >> at > >> this time of year. The soft top window has a 12V fan heater directed > >> onto it and mounted to the rear bulkhead so the top still folds. It > >> works and adds a little early heat to the car straight away. So de- > >> misting/de-frosting on a plastic window can be done. I have been > >> thinking of adding wired electric de-misting for the front screen as > >> It would work straightaway without warm up as well. I have seen some > >> units that are SVA' able. Anyone else tried this? > > >> Derek- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
