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06-01-2011, 10:22 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Columbus GA
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Hot weather cooling
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.
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06-01-2011, 10:37 PM
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Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008
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You'd need a mighty large solar panel or a short duty cycle. The HVAC fan draws about 3 Amps.
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06-01-2011, 11:14 PM
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Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009
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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.
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06-02-2011, 08:51 AM
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With tinted windows and a reflective windshield cover you can cut down DRASTICALLY the inside temp of the car on a sunny day.
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06-02-2011, 08:51 AM
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06-02-2011, 11:31 AM
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always toyin'
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^ does anyone actually own one and could provide a quick review?
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06-02-2011, 11:51 AM
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06-03-2011, 08:25 AM
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Drives: 2010 5 door hatch w/5 sp man. Join Date: Jan 2011
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Quote:
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