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Got a good battery, just trying to use less of...
Got a good battery, just trying to use less of it. And the furnace fan cycling all night is disruptive.
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Ive looked at those, nice units, but they still need 12 volts for the fan, and the original goal was to eliminate that.
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Did you try using a quiet computer case fan for...
Did you try using a quiet computer case fan for some low volume air movement? As soon as I turned one on the relative humidity inside started dropping based on measurement, while the outside humidity...
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Good suggestion! May also need a screen to keep...
Good suggestion! May also need a screen to keep critters out. Will have a look at my local marine supply.
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I was wondering how much air they moved. Will...
I was wondering how much air they moved. Will need to test one somewhere. I was happy with the computer fan at .17amp draw, and it was quiet enough. Totally silent with zero power usage is the ideal...
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Your Escape may be better insulated than the pre...
Your Escape may be better insulated than the pre 2005 bigfoots.
Yes, 3000 btus from the Coleman maintained a comfortable 20C (68F) while outside temps dropped from 6 to 3C. It might be nice to have...
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Noted for the re-test. Thanks. I am going to...
Noted for the re-test. Thanks.
I am going to look for a new smoke detector and a CO detector for permanent installation.
I didnt detail it above, but at about 6 hour mark I did relocate the...
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Quick experiment, long read
By no means is this a scientificly accurate test...just wanted to see the effect.
I dug out my portable Coleman Perfecttemp EventCat, and borrowed a Vantec Stealth fan from an unused desktop...
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Great idea! Based on your results, the air...
Great idea!
Based on your results, the air circulation adds 10deg C.
Some of those case fans are super quiet, less than 10db, and they only draw .2amps.
Just let the thermal switch cycle it....
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Radiant heat...exactly. Thats why i was thinking...
Radiant heat...exactly. Thats why i was thinking if i mounted a 2x2 bracket on the top of the screen, and then mounted the fireplace/stovetop fan to the bracket, then the bracket would absorb the...
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Ive seen those Espar diesel heaters in a...
Ive seen those Espar diesel heaters in a boat...its nice heat. And diesel does generate more btus per gallon than propane.
But still some power consumption. My truck and sxs are gas. My camp...
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Adding catalytic heater
I am looking into adding a catalytic heater, something like the Wave 6, to my Bigfoot 17. I am aware of the need to crack a window, ceiling vent, and the condensation issues. Here is what I am...
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