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  • Oil reservoir heater
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:52:41 -0800
    ...the copy... "The oil reservoir heater helps reduce engine wear by heating the important parts of your engine and helps provide faster engine cranking...
  • Re: Another coil fire
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 16 Oct 2000 22:43:32 -0400
    ...I'm >wondering if this can cause enough heating to cause a fire? *Typically* that would cause less overall heating (but maybe a point...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 17 Nov 2004 20:21:13 -0500
    Very impressive and looks well executed. Edward
  • Re: Diesel Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:18:08 -0500
    I dunno,but I still think salvaging heating oil from houses where the owner is convertiong to natural gas is a source of overlooked...
  • Re: Winters in the van... HYDRONIC HEAT
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:57:48 EST
    In a message dated 11/19/02 6:51:54 PM, eric@SENIORNET.ORG writes: << Radiant heating AND thermal underwear. Open door - there goes...
  • Re: camper heating
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 22:27:54 -0700
    ...camper heating > I've been thinking about the coleman hot water heater. I've read a few > really good reviews of it and it...
  • FS: vanagon heated seat setup
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:39:00 EST
    ...the only thing i dont have is the heating element pads for the seats.. (you have to completely remove your upholstry from your front...
  • Re: camper heating
    Historical mailing list - tmiller
    Sat, 16 Oct 2004 12:53:02 -0400
    ...camper heating </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Fall and thinking about HEAT, one item I've been considering for vehicle preheating and while...
  • Re: Gas in Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 2 Jul 1996 15:31:07 PDT
    ...anybody > know better?? > ===================== > > Before I got that desperate, how about any of the following alternate fuels: > Kerosene > Aviation Jet fuel > Heating oil Around here...
  • Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:47:12 -0400
    ...Might be feasible to have an on-board propane or kerosene-fired heater, for purposes of heating the passenger area, these can be very...
  • Re: heating start-up
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 16 Nov 1999 22:20:27 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 8:23 PM Subject: Re: heating start-up > Anyone have any tricks for getting the heat going fast...
  • vent line heating element
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Tue, 5 Dec 2000 09:56:55 -0500
    Has anyone measured (or would anyone be willing to) the resistance at the two terminals of their "vent line heating element"? This is a...
  • Re: Need advice please....too cool?
    Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 18:26:04 -0500
    ...Could incorrect bleeding cause under-heating rather than over-heating? Thanks, Jon Schaer Columbus, OH 85 GL 138,000
  • Fw: Fridge Propane Mode No Start
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 09:51:56 -0500
    ...Although the "pre-heating" process works and the underlying theory makes sense, the cause which necessitates the "pre-heating" is still unknown. I've...
  • Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 5 Jul 2008 17:39:47 -0500
    ...There's a heating coil wrapped > around tha piece of metal. 10 volts from the regulator goes to one end > of the heating coil...
  • Re: Coolant Leak INSIDE my Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
    Tue, 20 Oct 1998 17:05:54 EDT
    Is it possible to use the water ball valve on the heating core??? James W88kender
  • Re: Vanagon Heating -Vented Propand Furnaces
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:31:08 -0500
    Sorry about typos; that's Vented Propane Furnaces. and Sizes are from 12K-20K BTU.
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater
    Historical mailing list - No Name Available
    Wed, 17 Nov 2004 18:30:43 EST
    ...I think it is a shame there are not more "fresh air" heating options for the vanagon. WARNING !!!! THINKING OUT SIDE OF THE BOX...
  • O2 sensor heater wiring
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:23:19 -0400
    ...Looking at the Bentley 97.72 it appears that the heating element hot wire is to terminal 86 of the fuel pump relay but...
  • Re: 2003 Eurovan Weekender - heating and power for camper
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:13:18 -0800
    in short... the EV is a nice van with too much expensive flops...
  • Re: heating
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 12:15:59 -0700
    ...The heating > units seem to work - I have front and rear heaters - but they're murder on > gas. > > How much heat should be produced...
  • Used Oil Heating? (very little VW content)
    Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:18:46 EST
    ...Anyway, I'm wondering if any of you "recycle" your used oil as heating fuel. I'm planning on putting a wood burner in...
  • Re: 87 Syncro Adventurewagen with shower? :)
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:43:20 -0700
    ...In the brochure it says: "The Optional Solar Water Heating System And Inside Shower Enclosure. Adventurewagen has developed a practical approach to heating water...
  • Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:18:13 -0400
    ...I happen to own a '75 Westy with a stock heating system in excellent condition that puts out LOTS of heat, especially in the...
  • Re: heating water for westy camping trips
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Apr 1997 10:54:49 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Clouds & shade really diminish the effectiveness, cool weather diminishes the heating and the longer in the sun the warmer it'll get - to a...
  • Dan H's Heater
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Tue, 14 Feb 1995 15:20:48 -0500 (EST)
    ...For best heating you should have them set... top, right windshield 2nd, right hot 3rd, left feet 4th, left flow A lot of people...
  • EV-Quick Heat Trick
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Nov 1995 09:32:12 -0400 (EDT)
    ...In this case what the recirculation system will do is to keep heating the air inside the cabin rather than drawing in cold air...
  • Re: Heating Drinking Water
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Aug 1994 10:15:21 +0800
    Drew! Thanks. I'm still experimenting, and will put this on the list of projects "yet to try..." Thanks! /martha
  • Re: Help w/ Electrolux 3-way fridge with 220V
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Wed, 9 Oct 2013 03:24:29 -0700
    ...I found someone selling the heating element from a Dometic fridge. Now comes the fun part. Someone local is giving away a partially disassembled...
  • Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Wed, 5 Jan 2000 19:58:05 -0700
    ...And one minus is heating...To heat a little Porsche is one thing, but heating a huge T3? IMHO best bet when installing a...
  • working with lead, was: Battery venting, etc.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Jun 1998 07:02:50 EDT
    ...but any work you do with lead, particularly heating it, should be done with great care for reasons of safety. Provide plenty of ventilation...
  • Re: porsche engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:36:55 -0700
    On 9/12/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > > Except how do you handle interior heating going from water to air cooled? It...
  • power mirrors - how to get them to heat
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:55:13 EST
    << the heating element works when you turn on the rear window defroster. >> hope this helps... chris [message/rfc822]
  • Re: More list glitches? Re: Re: New heating system for the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:07:00 -0600
    ...New heating system for the vanagon > I'm really gettin' to think maybe Gerry needs an overhaul. I've noticed for > a few months...
  • FS: vanagon heated seat setup
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:50:09 EST
    ...the only thing i dont have is the heating element pads for the seats.. (you have to completely remove your upholstry from your front...
  • Re: Power mirror and lock maintenance?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
    Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:15:44 -0400
    Regarding the confusion about the heating and ventilation controls, here's a good article: http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=311 Regarding...
  • Re: SALTWATER FUEL
    Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 20:57:58 -0800
    the whole point of the ultrasound is that no heating is needed to turn fluid into steam...no recondensing either Mike mike90260@yahoo.com
  • Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:53:42 -0700
    ...Have you removed the heating element and felt if it's heating up? (I'll bet it's not) If this is a 182B...
  • Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:37:15 -0700
    ...There's a heating coil wrapped >> around tha piece of metal. 10 volts from the regulator goes to one end >> of the heating coil...
  • Re: Low power on warm engine
    Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
    Sun, 16 May 2004 22:26:21 EDT
    ...Simply it makes the new round bearing out of round ) after heating up the metal expands and it will put a bind on your...
  • Warm water heating staff Campingstar in Reimo catalog
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 10:11:58 -0800
    ...Warm water heating staff Campingstar warm water in cans or tank thermalstatically regulated. Max. 40 degree - no verb resting danger simple nachrustbar Ty Graham...
  • Re: My wheel nuts are frozen!!!
    Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
    Fri, 28 Feb 1997 07:25:25 -0330 (NST)
    Try heating them up with a blowtorch. This way you're less likely to crack off any wheel studs. Phil '89 Westy
  • Re: Help w/ Electrolux 3-way fridge with 220V
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Sat, 12 Oct 2013 03:31:02 -0700
    Just wanted to add to this thread that Bus Depot carries the 110V heating element for the Dometic fridges. Saw one for sale on...
  • more heating ideas
    Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
    29 Sep 95 12:16EDT
    ...would do a good job of melting ice on the windows & heating up the interior. then he'd unplug & drive off, toasty & warm. Ian...
  • Re: pointless ignition question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 06 Jun 1996 11:52:28 -0400 (EDT)
    ...My heating system, yes, but my ignition, no. Maybe if I were a diesel? Eric Maggie
  • Re: Aircooled? - building my own interior heating system!
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 25 Nov 2006 13:26:31 -0500
    ...If it was practical, automotive engineers would have adopted electrical heating a long time ago. There are tiny little 12V hairdryers that are popular...
  • I've been on the list for a week and can't believe the activity. This is
    Historical mailing list - Fernando Fernandez (cis)
    Thu, 16 Feb 1995 09:43:46 -0500 (EST)
    ...I am noticing a lot of concern about air heating techniques. Personaly, I only experience these when traveling far from Tampa on the wrong...
  • Re: '75 Westy refrigerator question
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 15:07:26 -0500
    ...I measured 2.5 Ohms, but may need to check again with a more accurate meter before I attribute the problem to the heating...
  • Re: Cold weather camping, heating, etc.
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Wed, 31 Oct 2001 21:16:19 -0800
    ...Cold weather camping, heating, etc. > > Entity Karl Wolz spoke thus: > >> Admittedly my organic chemistry classes occurred 20+ years ago, but I >> remember butyl (or...
  • Gas/Diesel heater
    Historical mailing list - Felder
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 14:47:08 -0800
    I don't know anything about this heating system, but I have a question about the knob on the dash in the extreme right...
  • Re: Rear Heater
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 18:10:50 EST
    ...Remember, the only thing the front heater is heating is outside air. George
  • Re: Winters in the van...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 13:17:10 -0600
    ...Turned out to be a great thread. > > After attending a workshop on hydronic radiant heating this weekend, > I'm > somewhat interested in the possibility...
  • Re: heating project..
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:23:56 -0700
    sorry for the typo.. it's 1988 *not* 1998... duhhh.! ! ! well .. yes I told him that.. it would take quite awhile to get decent...
  • Why does O2 sensor require heater?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 29 May 1996 07:55:49 -0700
    ...Why does the Vanagon's O2 sensor need a heating element if it is sitting in the catalytic converter which is quite hot?
  • Re: Winters in the van... HYDRONIC HEAT
    Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 14:05:17 -0800
    Except with Radiant heat, you're not just heating the air, you're heating the surfaces of the van, which won't lose their...
  • it's official fridge is dead...who needs parts?
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:59:28 -0500
    ...I might as well subsidize my new fridge cost.haggle away! 12v heating element gets damn hot 110v heating element gets damn hot Shawn...
  • Re: camper heating
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 22:27:08 -0700
    ...or possibly a thin > raised section between the front seats. > http://www.houseneeds.com/shop/HeatingProducts/heatingunits/electrical/myson electricaltoekickheaters.htm > > > For hot water...
  • Re: more heating ideas
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Sep 1995 14:50:40 -0500
    ...It is a small round orange heater with heating elements and a fan inside a tube about 18 inches long. In the winter I...
  • Fwd: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
    Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:40:53 -0700
    ...have you tested the heating element? Common failure point. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Jeff > > Right on! Just pulled the 120v heater rod from the sleeve and made...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 19:18:29 -0500
    <snip> The completely "HOME GROWN Primus Lantern mantle fresh air heater". "Ta-da!" <snip> Now THAT is a nifty bit of imagineering! Mike