Thanks for the links, now if I could only find it in 12 volt.
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Thanks for the links, now if I could only find it in 12 volt.
You will have the same issues finding those in 12VDC as people who want 12VDC HVAC. The math simply does not work.
1,000W = 3412 BTU = 12 volts (nominal) at 84 AMPS!
You may find smaller IR quartz heaters, similar in nature, but the power output will be quite low. Maybe that works for you, but remember infrared heats people and things, not air or spaces. So, unless you are standing in front of an IR panel, you won't feel much.
1,000W = 3412 BTU = 12 volts (nominal) at 84 AMPS!
You may find smaller IR quartz heaters, similar in nature, but the power output will be quite low. Maybe that works for you, but remember infrared heats people and things, not air or spaces. So, unless you are standing in front of an IR panel, you won't feel much.
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Yeah, I kinda figured a 12 volt unit wouldn't exist.
The IR panel is interesting, but it would probably take longer to heat "things" for it to be effective.
Perhaps the convection/ radiant panel would be better. Amaze 400-Watt Convection and Radiant Wall Mount Electric Space Heater in the Electric Space Heaters department at Lowes.com
Knocking around some ideas for the next build..........
The IR panel is interesting, but it would probably take longer to heat "things" for it to be effective.
Perhaps the convection/ radiant panel would be better. Amaze 400-Watt Convection and Radiant Wall Mount Electric Space Heater in the Electric Space Heaters department at Lowes.com
Knocking around some ideas for the next build..........
I definitely need to revisit this. Looked at them a few years back but was unsure of durability for overlanding. Since then I've seen them used
more often. Just not sure of the battery bank size needed. My current 250ah lithiums will run the 12 volt ac all night, but have little left in the morning.
You may struggle to find a mini split (residential or commercial) that is small enough for a small camper. The quality brands seem to stop making units about 9,000 BTU, as these are designed for room heating and cooling.
I considered this one for a camper build a few years ago, but when you look at the combined dimensions of the interior and exterior unit, implementation into a camper does not seem easy.
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I considered this one for a camper build a few years ago, but when you look at the combined dimensions of the interior and exterior unit, implementation into a camper does not seem easy.
9,000 BTU 42 SEER Wall Mounted Carrier Mini-Split Infinity Series Single Zone Heat Pump
Make climate change happen in a good way – inside your house - with a ductless mini split system. The first company to license the USGBC*’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design curriculum, presents this 42 SEER ductless heat pump that will virtually pay for itself in energy savings over...
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Something like one of these could be set up to heat and cool.
www.cruisencomfortusa.com
Actually you could have one of these set up that would heat, cool, heat a small hot water calorifier and dehumidify.
Running native on DC will draw much lower power.
Here is a marine system showing the power difference on a 12,000 btu system between ac and dc.
I am in the research phase for my own build and I'd like to go full electric with no fuels to burn. My main need is as a weekender so I only need battery power to cover two nights in primary winter use (mobile ski cabin).
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Actually you could have one of these set up that would heat, cool, heat a small hot water calorifier and dehumidify.
Running native on DC will draw much lower power.
Here is a marine system showing the power difference on a 12,000 btu system between ac and dc.
I am in the research phase for my own build and I'd like to go full electric with no fuels to burn. My main need is as a weekender so I only need battery power to cover two nights in primary winter use (mobile ski cabin).
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How are you equating solar in the sense of need?Including the insane amount of solar they need...
