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In article <2%ZSg.4674$N4.1668@clgrps12>,
Homer J Simpson <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Space is a problem. The glass is glued to a thin frame which clips
> > onto the motor assembly. There is some space in the centre of the
> > mirror, but some form of thin heating mat as original would be best.
> Then use the 240 Volt radiator element and some fibreglass tubing and
> make up a 12 volt heater that way.
That's another thought. My idea for using NiChrome resistance wire was to
weave it through some thin flexible sheet - but don't know what sort of
sheet would stand the temperature. First thoughts were mica.
> Unless a wrecker has these your chances look pretty slim.
Thing is I believe it's still the way heated mirrors are made so someone
must still make the elements. The size isn't critical as the original only
covers about 1/2 of the area.
As regards secondhand ones, the stupid wiring has the element on all the
time the car is running, and the youngest cars are now 20 years old. When
I do find a solution I'll think of a better way. Either switched by the
heated rear screen circuit, or incorporate a thermostat.
> I doubt that cutting down the RS Components pads will work.
My feeling is also that their heat output per area is too small for this
app.
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Dave Plowman dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx London SW
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