Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 4+: 60 results shown for 12.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Test equipment--"Official VW multimeter"
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:46:31 -0700
  ...At 04:28 PM 9/29/99 +0000, you wrote: >What is the difference if the battery reads 12 V or 12.1 V...
• Re: 6V - 12V
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 Feb 1995 08:45:55 +0500
  ...6V - 12V. Yes it is possible, and I would >not recommend going 6V -> 110V AC -> 12V. Much too inefficient. I have a >circuit somewhere...
• 12V accessories from 120V shore power
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:32:55 -0500
  ...My desire is to be able to use 120V shore power (when available) to run the 12V accessories from the auxiliary battery fuse panel...
• Re: 12V Space Heaters?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 10:10:26 -0400 (AST)
  >I am interested in finding out about 12V space heaters for my van, >preferably one with a low electrical draw. Any info about this...
• Re: 24 VOLTS IN 12 VOLT BUS
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 00:34:31 -0800
  ARKADY MIRVIS wrote: > > Hi, fellows: > > Open to suggestion, idea of how to power a 24 volt, 500 watts device in > a 12 volt bus...
• Re: 2 questions from a new list member
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 16:56:31 -0300
  < They plug <into the wall using a transformer that converts 120v 60hz to an output of <12V AC 1.67A 20VA. 20VA?? should we...
• Re: 12v programmable timer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:12:57 -0500
  I'm sure this device has a UL or FM listing so it can be used to switch 120V in a dwelling or RV...
• tan armrests
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 02:51:39 -0500
  ...VW Classifieds - Vanagon Seat Armrests w/ Brackets_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1227488) _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Re: shower
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:19:13 -0600
  ...under my home sink >that run water through a small tank its 120 volts would a 12 volt to 120 >inverter be strong enough? > > >
• Re: Freeze 12?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 09:02:33 MDT
  ...He knew someone in El Paso who used to sell freeze-12. There were four 12oz cans left and the adaptor. My 86 is...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 19:02:35 -0500
  On Mon, 4 Nov 2002, Kenneth Wilford wrote: > 1- Big Coolant Hose- $150 (068 121 101H) > 1- Secondary Coolant Hose- $99 (068 121 073G...
• Location of 120V land line outlet - Canadian models
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:40:14 -0700
  ...Pictures for the curious http://lccci-1.commonsensecc.com/cvd/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8440 The 120V land line is utterly useless to me...
• Re: Freeze 12 pressures?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:34:35 -0800
  According to the Freeze-12 website: "Recharge the A/C system with approximately 10% less Freeze 12� than the recommended factory R-12 charge...
• Electrical question on van's 12V motors
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:03:02 -0400
  ...ALL three times I put 12 volts directly from the battery and grounded the 12V motor to the battery. I also reversed the + & - sides...
• Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 19:41:12 -0400
  ...12.58 2531 0.004972 7 144.3 20820 16350 0.4982 63.02 15.87 2007 0.007905 8 128.5 16510 12970...
• Re: 12v/110v converter info needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:58:54 -0500
  ...A better option would be to get a 12 volt TV and 12 volt adapter for you laptop. This would be more efficient. Dennis...
• Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 13:04:33 -0700
  On 11/13/04 12:05 PM, "Jeff at Vanagonparts" <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> wrote: > IIRC, 12.3V for a battery "at rest" (i.e...
• Re: subject [Syncro] Re: WTB Alloy Center Caps;
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 22:44:40 -0800
  ...On 12/5/08 4:18 PM, "Matt Drew" <T3Vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I need one as well . . . . :o) > > On Fri, Dec 5, 2008...
• Re: Fridge Switch Position
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 10:17:49 -0400
  At 09:39 6/22/2000, Jay L Snyder wrote: >I noticed last weekend while camping the fridge switch got moved to the 12V...
• Re: looking for online calculator for electricity
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 12:36:51 -0500
  ...Power = voltage * current -or- Watts = volts * amps Since voltage is always 12 on a vanagon: Watts = 12 * Amps Amps = Watts / 12 600 Watts = 12...
• WTB fridge heater element
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 20 May 2010 14:41:11 -0700
  ...Both the 120 and the 12 volt side. Well, they are in the same housing. This is a small cylindrical unit, 3.5 inches...
• Re: [WetWesties] Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 10:31:05 -0800
  Roger, many have suggested this book "Managing 12 Volts" as a great book for those that are trying to get a better understanding of...
• Re: 12 V interior fans
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 20:29:59 -0600
  ...12 V interior fans > > >> I saw a website of someone addition to their air-conditioned Westy where > they had added 2 12 V fans...
• Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:44:49 -0500
  12V generator This is a really neat idea, a tiny Honda engine mated to Bosch 12V alternator, you run everything off of your vehicles...
• Re: 24 hr clock
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 15:05:30 -0800
  ...It went back to 12 hour time. Jeff On Feb 6, 2006, at 12:46 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Date: Mon, 6 Feb...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 18:59:06 -0700
  8mm 12 pt. Though the wrench itself is smaller than that, it is called a 8mm. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM...
• Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:36:19 -0800
  ...Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:14 PM > Subject: Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size > > >> many mercedes use 12 mm wheel mounting bolts.... >> but the...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:00:48 -0600
  ...On 12 Jun , 2014, at 9:06 PM, Jim Arnott wrote: > Fuel economy. > > Diesel Westy average cost over 66k miles: $0.127/mile > ABA...
• 12V cords/adapters
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 08:12:33 -0800
  I purchased two 12v appliances for the Westy. A TV/VCR and an air compressor. I need an extension cord for the cigarette lighter...
• drive shaft removal - 12 pt. star tool
  Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 20:20:21 -0400
  don't know if this bears mentioning, but i recently found myself 120 miles from my tool box in order to pull a tranny...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:40:20 -0800
  On 12/12/03 9:49 AM, "Ben T" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> wrote: > In a message dated 12/12/2003 9:11:18 AM...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 11:18:37 -0500
  > b) Has anyone replaced the 12pt ("star-pattern") CV-joint bolts with plain > ole hex-head bolts? Looks like they are M8 1.25pitch...
• cheap vanagon westy skylights.. 30 bucks new
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 20:48:36 -0500
  ...VW Classifieds - '83-'92 Copper-Colored Single-Pane Skylight-SALE!_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1232372) _http://www.thesamba.com...
• 12 volt timer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:34:02 -0400
  Does anybody know where i can find a 12 volt timer. I would like to hook one up on my propex heater so it...
• Re: Oil Change - Haveline to Mobil 1
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:34:48 EST
  In a message dated 12/28/02 12:12:32 PM, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: << If you don't clean the varnish and sludge...
• Re: Motor quieting material stuff thing
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 12:22:34 -0700
  ...Specifically need p/n 068 129 902A Elbow without cyclone function, 251 129 535 Hose and 068 129 967 Elbow Jim
• Re: Local Vanagonite in latest issue of Vanity Fair
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:39:38 EST
  In a message dated 12/12/07 10:12:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, magikvw@GMAIL.COM writes: > Cool - thanks for sharing Ron. > > > LOL...
• Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:51:45 -0400
  ...Does anyone out there n the Vanagon world know how these systems work (how is the 120V C side separated from the 12V side...
• Re: Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm or 8mm?
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:46:24 -0600
  It is 8mm 12 point... Chris -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of George Wietor Sent: Friday...
• Re: Freeze-12 and refrigerant oils
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 15:11:50 -0400
  Ken Wilford at Van-Again is (in my opinion) our guru of Freeze-12. I had my cvan converted from R-12 to Freeze...
• Re: Fridge=Beer
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:58:53 -0800
  ...On 2/13/07, Tom Rowsell <sakow86@gmail.com> wrote: > Is this 12v repair "written up" somewhere? for dummies like me? > Tom > > On 2...
• Re: Frig on 12v
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:45:02 -0400
  ...RV refrigerators don't even bother with the 12 volt option, especially the larger ones. It is likely that you have a bad 12...
• voltage converter needed. 12vt to 3vt
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 12:10:09 -0700
  ...The only thing I have found is a converter at radio shack that costs 20 bucks that will convert 12 vt to 3 volt...
• 12 Volt Halogens (was RE: generators vs. camping (long and tiresome))
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 03 Nov 1994 13:18:23 PDT
  ...Lighting of all types (inclding Halogen, flourescent, etc) is >available for 12 volts and is very efficient. Where does one find 12 volt Halogens...
• Re: Friday - Geo Metro Race
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 18:52:01 EST
  In a message dated 98-12-12 17:57:12 EST, mgajewski@MANVILLERUBBER.COM writes: << Maybe a breakfast cereal some day...little vanagon wasserboxer...
• new parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 23:19:41 -0800
  part number 025 121 115 therm housing 29.95 025 121 113e therm stat 80c deg 17.95 034 121 119 o ring threm...
• Re: Fridge Wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:39:17 -0700
  You are right, no thermostatic control on 12 volts. The wiring of that internal fridge switch is not really covered in any detail in...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:57:42 -0500
  ...Jim On Jul 12, 2006, at 12:41 PM, John Lane wrote: > I use the Mann/Mahle ones from Bus Depot..they have that...
• Re: Troubleshooting 'Frig Cooling Problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:51:53 -0700
  ...It runs w/o the thermostat on 12V DC > and the thermostat works on 120V AC. If you were camping with the 120V > hook...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:06:25 -0700
  ...R = E/I = 12V/12A = 1R. P = EI = 12V*12A = 144 Watts. We'll pretend the wiring is perfect. > > Now you have a poor...
• Re: Test equipment--"Official VW multimeter"
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:54:57 -0700
  ...Make sure it takes at least 60 seconds for the voltage at the battery to fall below 12.0v after you turn the headlights...
• Help me understand the frig
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 02:17:18 -0700
  ...Depart on trip - frig is on 12v - aux battery is charging 4. Break/stop - frig is still on 12v - powered by the aux batt...
• Just in case..
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 23:21:07 -0800
  Hi folks, Spotted this in the Seattle Times just in case you have an extra 12k lying around, all finders fees accepted ;oD Volkswagen...
• Re: A/C Performance in '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 03:38:13 EDT
  In a message dated 8/11/02 12:14:47 AM, herbh@IASTATE.EDU writes: >It seems the R-12 did a better job...
• Problem fridge 12V circuit
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 19:54:08 -0400
  ...Can the Refrigerator 12V heater relay be the culprit? The fridge works on 120V and on propane. No display on the fridge board, all...
• Re: wow, the heater element heats up fast!Re: refrigerator non-refrigerating blues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 23:29:43 -0700
  ...The 120 volt element, maybe 150 ohms, roughly. I've fixed a couple that had very dark connectors from overheating on the 12 volt...
• Re: re-doing unsafe 120 volt wiring, add GFCI?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:35:07 -0400
  At 01:49 PM 7/11/2012, David Beierl wrote: >Open neutral will show H-N 0 V; H-G 120-240 V; N...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:35:54 -0500
  ...John On Thu, 2019-12-12 at 11:33 -0500, David Beierl wrote: > > > > (front heater fan, rear heater fan, > > > What about the wipers? And...
• Re: [WetWesties] Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:54:02 -0700
  This site also has a lot of information on all things 12volt: http://www.the12volt.com/ Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL...
• the importance of good electrical connections
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:03:54 -0700
  I was reading "The 12 volt Doctor's Practical Handbook for the boats electric system" this evening, for the umpteenth time (slow learner), and...