[TheSGC]

How much heat will a Zilla 1K or Soliton1 create thought a water cooled system? Specifically, now hot can the water get?

I have a ceramic heater in my EV that I plug into the wall to preheat my EV, but I was thinking of running the water cooling system for my incoming Zilla through the existing heater core so I could have a wee bit of heat for staving off the cold, and keeping the windshield from fogging up.

I have a 96 volt EV with typical cruising of 100 AMPs, so assuming a 98% efficiency, 96x100x0.02 = 192 watts of heat. Does that sound right?

[DIYguy]

I think likely not enough to make it worth the effort...

[dimitri]

I have Soliton1 water looped thru my heater core. We just had first "cold" days here in Tampa, about 60F

Let me tell you, I can't even feel slightest increase in cabin temp from Soliton1, so your idea unfortunately is not practical.

[TheSGC]

Originally Posted by dimitri

I have Soliton1 water looped thru my heater core. We just had first "cold" days here in Tampa, about 60F

Let me tell you, I can't even feel slightest increase in cabin temp from Soliton1, so your idea unfortunately is not practical.

That's what I was afraid of. Oh well, the idea had merit, but pumping a measly 192 watts probably won't do much at all compared to a 1500 watt heater.

60F cold? Jeez, that's nice weather! I have had 32F mornings this past week and solid ice on my windshield. So I guess I will have to find a way to install my ceramic heater in my EV AND have the 120 volt AC connection still intact so I can preheat my EV without draining a lot of my pack because it takes about 15-20 minutes to defrost the cars in the morning.

[WSJ]

Heated Clothing uses heating panels sewn into each garment creating an even blanket of warmth. Designed to be powered by a 12-volt electrical system.

http://cozywinters.com/heated-clothing/

[TheSGC]

Originally Posted by WSJ

Heated Clothing uses heating panels sewn into each garment creating an even blanket of warmth. Designed to be powered by a 12-volt electrical system.

http://cozywinters.com/heated-clothing/

Those do look interesting, but they don't help with the windshield fogging during the late at night/early in the morning drives.