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Title: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: Window Washers on December 18, 2009, 09:11:35 pm

tube heaters 12v
Can you get these or could you convert one 2 12v?
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: pingu on December 18, 2009, 09:34:37 pm
Cleantech.co.uk used to sell them..they may still...they were a normal 240v with a voltage converter and a froststat.
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Cheers
Dave.
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: Mr T on December 18, 2009, 09:58:54 pm
I use  this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/greenhouse-and-conservatory-heater_W0QQitemZ200412360993QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Hearing_Cooling_Air?hash=item2ea981f121
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: Window Washers on December 18, 2009, 10:00:53 pm
I use  this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/greenhouse-and-conservatory-heater_W0QQitemZ200412360993QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Hearing_Cooling_Air?hash=item2ea981f121
does that work off a battery ?
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: Mr T on December 18, 2009, 10:12:23 pm
 No I have to plug it into the mains, it has a thermostat  so if it gets below a certain temp it comes on.

This plugs into your lighter socket, im sure it could be adapted to come on at set times during the night .

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-CAR-HEATER-FAN-REPLACMENT-EXTRA-HEAT-DEFROST_W0QQitemZ110463753315QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b8271c63
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 18, 2009, 10:16:16 pm
No I have to plug it into the mains, it has a thermostat  so if it gets below a certain temp it comes on.

This plugs into your lighter socket, im sure it could be adapted to come on at set times during the night .

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-CAR-HEATER-FAN-REPLACMENT-EXTRA-HEAT-DEFROST_W0QQitemZ110463753315QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b8271c63

I know it's got a thermostat but 2000w is gonna really use the juice.
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: Window Washers on December 18, 2009, 10:18:00 pm
No I have to plug it into the mains, it has a thermostat  so if it gets below a certain temp it comes on.

This plugs into your lighter socket, im sure it could be adapted to come on at set times during the night .

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-CAR-HEATER-FAN-REPLACMENT-EXTRA-HEAT-DEFROST_W0QQitemZ110463753315QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b8271c63

I know it's got a thermostat but 2000w is gonna really use the juice.
how long would that last before stopping a standad van battery from starting uop in the morning  ?

I have twin batteries in the van I want to heat at night.
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: matt on December 18, 2009, 10:51:22 pm
No I have to plug it into the mains, it has a thermostat  so if it gets below a certain temp it comes on.

This plugs into your lighter socket, im sure it could be adapted to come on at set times during the night .

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-CAR-HEATER-FAN-REPLACMENT-EXTRA-HEAT-DEFROST_W0QQitemZ110463753315QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b8271c63

I know it's got a thermostat but 2000w is gonna really use the juice.
how long would that last before stopping a standad van battery from starting uop in the morning  ?

I have twin batteries in the van I want to heat at night.

not long at all, its not going to work of 12 V batteries

yes it will work, but it will kill the battery and its not practical
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: geefree on December 18, 2009, 11:31:44 pm
let me just add ,

tube heater used for a 250 litre aquarium..... can warm up your water each night.

then you have a hot system. ;D
Title: Re: tube heaters 12v ?
Post by: geefree on December 18, 2009, 11:32:13 pm
but they aint 12v