Hot weather cooling

[bigapl]

I am looking to see if anyone in the south has looked into a thermo switch, a battery, a diode, a timer, and solar panel to power the hvac fan on hot days to circulate the fan. I was looking into placing a panel on the rear shelf of a hatchback and have it charge a small 12volt battery once the inside temp hits 100deg for like 5 minutes then shut off for 15 minutes and cycle 5 15.

[CTScott]

You'd need a mighty large solar panel or a short duty cycle. The HVAC fan draws about 3 Amps.

[Betrivent]

What about wiring the car's battery to do this? Install a switch that enables this mode so that it only activates when you want it to? Would be dreadfully complicated though.

[Bluevitz-rs]

With tinted windows and a reflective windshield cover you can cut down DRASTICALLY the inside temp of the car on a sunny day.

http://m2.sourcingmap.com/smapimg/en/n/09b/silvery-reflective-heat-sun-shield-shade-for-car-auto-rear-back-window-37019n.jpg

[jambo101]

http://e-solarproducts.com/Solar-Cooling-Fan.html

[toy_toronto]

^ does anyone actually own one and could provide a quick review?

[toy_toronto]

nvm. save your money folks:

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Solar-2dPowered-Ventilation-System-Black/dp/B000QGGY9E/ref=pd_sim_dbs_auto_3


-toy

[rick996]

nvm. save your money folks:

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Solar-2dPowered-Ventilation-System-Black/dp/B000QGGY9E/ref=pd_sim_dbs_auto_3


-toy

In the customer reviews, 84% said it didn't work :thumbdown: (the 1s and 2s).