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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2021, 02:07 PM
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Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

That’s interesting. Would you mind posting some pictures of how you have it mounted in the car and in the engine bay?


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2021, 07:34 AM
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Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Thanks, I ordered one.


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Yeah, I’ve considered that, but I don’t want to cut the firewall. I’m hoping I can put a couple of heater hose holes in the wood floor, but the jury is still out on whether the water will actually...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

I’ve been wondering about that as well.

It looks like the Snyder’s hookup kit has a curved pipe that snags water in an effort to push it though the heater.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2021, 05:47 PM
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Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

The heater arrived over the weekend, but I’m going to wait for warmer temperatures before I start working with it.


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2021, 08:10 PM
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Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Thanks. You are WAY more skilled than I. :-)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Many of the parts I have found are advertised as 12V parts. However, for now, I think I'd like to stay with a 6V positive ground system and make smaller changes rather than make all of the bigger...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2021, 06:12 PM
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Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

That’s an interesting thought.


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Thanks for posting that picture. I think you posted it in the past on another thread, and I was thinking about hunting for it.

By any chance, would you have an Amazon link to it?


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2021, 06:04 PM
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Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Thanks for the link.


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2021, 11:19 AM
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Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Thanks for the link.


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2021, 05:18 AM
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Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Up to this point, I haven’t seen much of a compelling reason to convert to 12V. (My car normally starts on first crank on 6V.) But, I can see how 12V would be tempting. You are correct. Virtually...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2021, 05:16 AM
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Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Thanks.


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Thanks. I’ve been looking on Amazon too. I suppose it’s a roll of the dice on replacement fans. Computer fans are not really made to handle car radiator-style heat. Then, again, the fans that ship...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Again, electricals are not my wrong suit. Other than reduced air throughput, why would you not recommend running the 12V fans on 6V? (By the way, thanks for the post. I was thinking it would reduce...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2021, 04:26 PM
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Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

That’s probably the best path to try.


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2021, 04:25 PM
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Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

Here is a picture of the fans. They look like computer fans. To me, they don’t appear to grounded to the case.

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

I have bought it yet. I’m still trying to think this through. Amazon doesn’t have the current draw on its web site as far as I can tell.

What is the “normal” wire size for the Model A? 12 AWG?...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2021, 08:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
Re: How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

This switch might work, but I'm still wondering about the fans.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,452
Posted By shew01
How difficult would it be to convert this water heater from 12V to 6V?

How difficult would it be to convert this water heater, which does *not* come with a switch, from 12V to 6V? (By the way, my Victoria has a 6V alternator with positive ground. The slim design *might*...
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