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Technical Board => Modification Help => Topic started by: 2door350 on December 08, 2013, 02:25:20 PM



Title: Demister for rego
Post by: 2door350 on December 08, 2013, 02:25:20 PM
Thoughts on this for rego? i think 1/4 vent windows are for demisting by the way, i wonder if it will pass?

http://www.melwideautoradiators.com.au/radiator-products-for-sale/12-volt-radiant-heat-demister/ ($2)


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: 2door350 on December 08, 2013, 02:58:44 PM
Not cheap but also a nice looking unit

http://www.minimania.com/part/24A1898-N/Aftermarket-Custom-Heater-For-All-Year-Minis#ship ($2)


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: fink on December 08, 2013, 04:33:01 PM
Hey Deano.i got 1 of those little round smiths type heaters if you need it,it's yours,ideal for a demister  :P


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: hsv-001 on December 08, 2013, 04:38:50 PM
A friend of mine installed one of those suction cup bar heater in his EH many years ago for RWC here in Qld and it passed . I am unsure of recent rulings in various states .Haydn


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: john253a on December 08, 2013, 08:39:00 PM
i also vote for the round style as its period correct and looks right

but the rear under seat heaters from a landcruser 60 and 75 serise (maybe more) like
 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rear-Heater-Unit-Landcruiser-80-Series-/251355734623?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a85f8225f&_uhb=1


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: 2door350 on December 08, 2013, 09:26:53 PM
Thanks for the input, if i don' t use an electric heater that i can remove i want to be able to hide it under the dash. That's why i was looking at the first option, may have just found an even smaller one, will post link if it works out.


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on December 09, 2013, 07:04:13 AM
I'm watching this thread with interest - I haven't found exactly what I want for a heater/demister as yet, either.


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: NIFFTY on December 09, 2013, 08:14:42 AM
I used 2x12 volt hair dryers purchased from a camping supplies shop,they went under the dash and gave plenty of air and were
approved by the engineer,cost about $30 ea,the air went through the holes in the dash so worked perfect


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: NES304 on December 09, 2013, 08:22:15 AM
They would have had to have some nice custom mounts!!!


Why not get a unit that does heat demise and cool altogether? I went a system from vintage air. I know your worries about size, the smallest unit is tiny (well not compared to a heat unit on its own) but you freeze in summer!


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: hsv-001 on December 09, 2013, 03:29:55 PM
The bar heater could be put under the dash to warm the fresh air coming through the cowl vent .Haydn


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: DJ on December 09, 2013, 06:07:07 PM
And then you could use the dash as a hand warmer.


Title: Re: Demister for rego
Post by: fink on December 09, 2013, 07:43:07 PM
You need a fan,cold air demists your screen as soon as you switch it on,which is what you need first thing in the morning.