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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 76 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 76 | I will be going with 12V system. Can I just restore my heater as is and install or do I need to change the motor to 12V or add something to convert it?
Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,061 | I used the 6 Volt motor untill it burned out. If you have it apart, look around for a 12 Volt. I think I got one at a local parts store that fit , but I had to shorten the shaft a little. Better to fix it now than in the middle of a blizzard. Been ther done that.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 | A 12V motor is the only way to go. Unlike a starter were you can use a 6V in a 12V system since it's not operated for long stretches, a blower is on for long periods and will burn out as mentioned above. I see 12V motors on ebay all the time or perhaps a small motor shop near you can rebuild yours at less expense.
Ed
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,814 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,814 | Voltage-dropping resistors develop a LOT of heat and they are a burn and/or fire hazard unless they're installed in the airflow from the fan. Just swap to a 12V blower motor- - - -it should last for a lot of years and they're not that expensive.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,299 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,299 | Voltage-dropping resistors develop a LOT of heat
No energy goes away. It can only be converted to another form of energy. The voltage drop resistor takes half of the electric energy and converts it to heat (another form of energy) | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 396 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 396 | My 6 volt motor lasted about 15 minutes at 12 volts. Change it now if you have heater out.
Jerry
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,841 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,841 | I have used a drop resistor with my heater for 20+ years. No problems so far. Then again, who in Calif needs to use a heater? LOL
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Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,299 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,299 | I have used a drop resistor with my heater for 20+ years. No problems so far. Then again, who in Calif needs to use a heater? LOL Absolutely, they will work. But the comment on the resistor getting hot is correct thanks to physics. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,841 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,841 | Today I drove around and finally turned on my heater, reaching for the resistor and dang! That pup got hot. Need to reconsider.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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