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Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:17:31 -0400
From: "Jeffrey B. Chipetine" <abcrental@erols.com>
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To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
CC: abcrental@erols.com
Subject: Seat Heaters
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Ref: Michael D Smith's inquiry about 24 volt seat heaters :  Several of
the older trucks, (and some of the newer ones I'm told), utilized 24volt
systems.  Many trucks were outfitted with seat heaters and Bed Heaters
for the sleeper cab.  I'm sure that an ingenious Lancair builder could
adapt these designs to aircraft use. (Test to see if your electrical
system can support the huge amp draw!... in the Saab Automobiles,  the
12volt heaters are on a timer so that they don't overheat, and
consequently cause a fire, or overdraw the electrical bank.)  There are
many trucker's accessory magazines available.  A visit to your nearest
Highway Truck Stop will probably be of benefit. (Ask a trucker with a
tricked out rig for a source and he'll likely to be talking your ear off
for an hour, these guys are very proud of their toys...just like us). A
visit to an International or Mack Truck Dealership would probably be of
great help.  Regards to all ...  Jeffrey B. Chipetine