Barney Gaylord wrote:
>
> On Thu, 30 Jan 1997 09:09:02 -0500 (EST) TATERRY@aol.com writes:
>
> > ..... "Electric Car Heater"....you plug it into your ciggie socket.
> Now us T type driver have an occasional need for a little heat in the
> cockpit .....
>
> Forget it. It doesn't say in the catalog, but suppose 500 watts might be
> "a little heat".
>
> 500watts/12volts=41.7amps
>
> How big is your generator?
>
> Barney Gaylord
> 1958 MGA with generator = 18 to 22 amps (best as I recall)
Attaboy Barney, I was just about to chime in with a similar calculation.
Now, more to the point, how big is the wire leading TO your lighter,
folks? Just picture yourselves trying to stay warm by huddling close to
a hot cigarette lighter and you will know exactly how much heat you
could expect from a device that plugs into one.
--
Rick Hoefle 1964 Tiger B9470508 - HIS
1969 MGC - HERS
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