Where can I find heating wire for air conditioner [message #150170] |
Sat, 19 November 2011 19:52 |
Bruce Hart
Messages: 1501 Registered: October 2011 Location: La Grange, Wyoming
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I have read on a couple of occasions about air conditioners having a heating element in them. Can the original roof air conditioners
be retro fitted with these wires. Where can I get them, and for how much money?
Thanks in advance.
Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
1977 28' Kingsley
La Grange, Wyoming
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Re: Where can I find heating wire for air conditioner [message #150175 is a reply to message #150170] |
Sat, 19 November 2011 20:26 |
roy1
Messages: 2126 Registered: July 2004 Location: Minden nevada
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I don't think the strip heat kit for the original Du Therm A/C is any longer available. I would suggest that you get a little ceramic cube type heater. In my opinion they are a lot quieter and put out at least as much heat or more. I have both and I only use the A/C strip heat to give me alittle more heat when the ceramic heater doesn't quite do it then I shut it off when I'm warm enough.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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Re: Where can I find heating wire for air conditioner [message #150186 is a reply to message #150170] |
Sat, 19 November 2011 21:36 |
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Matt Colie
Messages: 8547 Registered: March 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan
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Bruce Hart wrote on Sat, 19 November 2011 20:52 | I have read on a couple of occasions about air conditioners having a heating element in them. Can the original roof air conditioners
be retro fitted with these wires. Where can I get them, and for how much money?
Thanks in advance.
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Bruce,
If the unit is not currently equipped for a heater, it will be very tough to install one. If it is, you have to find the complete heater kit with all the hardware and the harness to install it. Of the heaters I have seen (more than a few), they are all most all manufactured air heating elements but are mounted in very specific brackets as such for each individual (by model) installation. The bracket set usually includes an over-heat safety of some nature.
If the current unit does not have a heat position on the switch, don't even try to start. If it does, and you have all the unit model and serial numbers, you might contact some parts suppliers and get lucky.
But yes, a ceramic cube heater will probably be less expensive and undoubtedly quieter.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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Re: Where can I find heating wire for air conditioner [message #150188 is a reply to message #150170] |
Sat, 19 November 2011 21:47 |
JohnL455
Messages: 4447 Registered: October 2006 Location: Woodstock, IL
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I bought a nice Nutone powder coated steel kickspace heater to install probably midship below the refer. This should cover both the front and rear areas. I like the idea of built in no tip over hazard. Yes, I know they have tip switches but still.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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Re: Where can I find heating wire for air conditioner [message #150197 is a reply to message #150170] |
Sat, 19 November 2011 23:11 |
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mike miller
Messages: 3576 Registered: February 2004 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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About adding a heat strip to a roof ac.
If your AC is fairly new, you should be able to find one thru "normal" RV suppliers.
If you AC is NOT fairly new... good luck. You might get lucky putting ads on criagslist and the like.
I second the idea of a cube heater. As heat rises, you want the heater to intake the colder air found near the floor. You want the heater to put out hot air... also near the floor. AC heat strips re-warm the warmer air near the roof and put it right back up there. It doesn't really do much for your cold feet.
Also, it is easier (and cheaper) to replace a bad cube heater than a heat strip.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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