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demister

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:36 pm
by nick_m
well kind of.
Anyone know where I can get a 12v preferably 2 speed hair dryer? Going to rig it up for use as a demister
Prefer places in christchurch but open to suggestions

Re: demister

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:59 pm
by datsunboy
like a temporary demister? lol
or ar you going to run no heater, and mount a hair dryer, converted to 12V and ducted up to your windscreen?

I think you'll find its quite likely that inside a normal 240V hair dryer, there will be a transformer inside to convert it to 12V anyway

Re: demister

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:17 pm
by nick_m
Yeah no heater, just connected to ducted vents for demister.
I'll probably dismantle it and make up a wee box for it so it doesn't look so much like a hair dryer.

Thats interesting about the transformer thingy. where'd would I look to find out info like that, I doubt there's a modified hair dryers forum. Might just have to buy one and see

Re: demister

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:34 pm
by 2 doors
any motorhome shop should have one , try http://www.serada" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .co.nz and click on there product range, I can get things at trade price from them

Re: demister

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:49 pm
by Dattodevil
Jaycar have 12 volt heaters for cars.

Re: demister

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:10 pm
by nick_m
Thanks,
I'm back now, I'll follow them up