Re: Clipper defroster/footwarmer vs underseat heater

Posted by Larry51 On 2015/2/19 23:58:09

Howard, it might not be much help to you, but my RHD (Australian) '51 couldn't have a factory heater fitted, and I understand this is so for all RHD cars.

For a demister, the under-dash plenum chamber is there with its slots pointing up to stream air for demisting the screen (- an integral part of the car) so I was considering fitting a high speed air pump as a demister fan. (The type used to inflate air mattresses etc would possibly do).

I have found that demisting with cool air works better than using hot air in most cases, so it could be a reasonable work-around, given the lack of alternatives.

OK< it's totally non-standard but safer than 'misting up' for an accident. Would be out of sight / have a hidden switch and solves the problem.Even a 12v unit would probably provide enough air running at 6V and would be quieter at 6V (- as they are notoriously noisy!).

Maybe you could do a similar thing, avoiding some of the issues that you have?

I've got an under-seat heater which I haven't fitted yet, so no opinion about those.