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Date:         Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:30:46 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET>
Subject:      Re: '81 Vanagon heater advice
Comments: To: Chris Smith <chris.smith@AQUILA.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <3.0.6.32.19991027082849.007baca0@aquila.com>
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At 09:28 10/27/99 , Chris Smith wrote:
>   The typical output
>of a 12v electric heater is 5000 BTU.  Looks like 12 would be needed to
>provide the same heat as a gas heater.  I know my '82 could never supply
>the power needed to run 12 heaters, let alone 2.  I have a 12v electric


Sorry to make it worse... <g> -- the output of a 110v room heater is
nominal 5120 BTU/hr.  The 12v heaters that can run from cigarette lighter
outlets and draw ten amps or so are in the 300 BTU/hr range.  Good for
keeping your hands warm.


david
David Beierl - Providence, RI
  http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon.htm
'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"
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