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Subject:Re: '81 Vanagon heater advice
From:David Beierl
Date:Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:30:46 -0400
At 09:28 10/27/99 , Chris Smith wrote:
>   The typical output
>of a 12v electric heater is 5000 BTU.  Looks like 12 would be needed to
>provide the same heat as a gas heater.  I know my '82 could never supply
>the power needed to run 12 heaters, let alone 2.  I have a 12v electric

Sorry to make it worse... <g> -- the output of a 110v room heater is
nominal 5120 BTU/hr.  The 12v heaters that can run from cigarette lighter
outlets and draw ten amps or so are in the 300 BTU/hr range.  Good for
keeping your hands warm.

david
David Beierl - Providence, RI
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