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dattoman_1000
Re: how much current can i pull through my heater wires in a 1000?
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Needs some minor adjustments
And still haven't checked for leaks

But tis toasty

Posted on: 2010/7/15 0:36
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bailz
Re: how much current can i pull through my heater wires in a 1000?
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how many watts is the heater?

Posted on: 2010/7/14 23:34
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ddgonzal
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All electric heater elements are commonly fitted to EV conversions, so it is quite reasonable.

Make sure to run new wiring of the right size from the battery, with a fuse right near the battery.

Posted on: 2010/7/14 21:07
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Matto1kUte
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hey i figured a 1000 ute cabin would be the easyest cabin to warm up :P

Posted on: 2010/7/13 13:20
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Dundee1000
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hows the hotter Neil??

Posted on: 2010/7/13 12:29
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dattoman_1000
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ewww.... hot water for the win

Posted on: 2010/7/13 12:18
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Matto1kUte
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nah mines dodgy. its totally electric

Posted on: 2010/7/13 11:41
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dattoman_1000
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Is it this heater ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/12V-Heater-Dem ... ories&hash=item58889f7236

Cause I'd like to see how you mounted it

I have a similar one connected to the original wiring loom and switch.... mmm... toasty

Posted on: 2010/7/13 11:17
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ddgonzal
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Well the fuse is a 10A or 15A circuit, so a 17A heater isn't going to work...

Posted on: 2010/7/13 9:02
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Matto1kUte
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hey guys just bought a electric heater of ebay. as soon as i plugged in the thing it blew the fuse to my lighter (drawing to much current). i was thinking of wiring it up to the original heater plug but im not sure how much current i can draw through it. my heater takes 17 amps max anyone have an idea

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