I use something similar in my 2+2.  It's not perfect but much better than 
nothing.  Maybe we could find out which unit is the best one?

Derek



On 3 Nov 2013, at 20:15, Hamish Freeman wrote:

> Hey Guys,
> 
> Why use a direct heater that has all the problems of not liking to be
> cleaned etc., when you can use a hot air blower.  On my Beauford with its
> clear plastic rear screen there was no way I could use a stick-on heater but
> purely by chance I came across a small ceramic based heater with its own
> blower and fitted this in the centre of the rear shelf (not large enough to
> be a parcel shelf) and it worked like magic as it actually drove off any
> moisture accumulated on the screen at the same time as heating the surface
> to remove external accumulations of ice, whatever.  Unfortunately I have no
> recollection of where I bought it as it sat on a shelf for a couple of years
> before being installed.
> 
> The heater is simply marked Ceramic Heater and is distributed by Summit
> Accessories Ltd of Banbury OX16 4TJ.  I have no connection with said group
> but do wish that I had bought more than one of these very useful heaters.
> 
> Maybe these or something similar are available from your local friendly
> Motor Factors?  I must admit that I have never seen any more at shows such
> as Stoneleigh
> 
> Hamish
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
> On Behalf Of Susan and Martin Scott
> Sent: 03 November 2013 16:50
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] rear window heater replacement
> 
> Hello Hans,
>    I haven't used a Clear View one....... My Rickman Space Ranger has a
> stick on one like the clearview. I do not know how well the rear screen was
> cleaned before the heater was attached to it, but over time it is falling
> off. I also don't know how old it is! Not very much help. I would like to
> try another, and the clear view looks as though it could be good. I think I
> will try one if it is a fraction of the price of a new window.
> Martin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "hansdefauwes" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 9:56 PM
> Subject: [Quantum Owners] rear window heater replacement
> 
> 
> I recently replaced my coupe rear window and repaired the broken heating
> elements with special and expensive glue,  euro 23,- unfortunately It did
> not work out as planned . . .
> 
> a good secondhand with working heating is hard to find
> 
> So I either need a new rear window - not available in the Netherlands!!
> only on special order euro 300+ from pilkington or order a Clear View II -
> Defroster - http://www.frostfighter.com/clear-view-defrosters-about.htm and
> replace the heating elements.
> 
> has any one ever used one?
> 
> Hans
> 
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