Rob Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Does anyone know the resistance value of the heating elements used in exterior mirrors? I'm going to modify a set of bubble back style for my R model. I already have a couple of thermostat buttons to use to regulate the temperature but don't want to break the glass by getting them too hot.Thanks,Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 They are on a 15 amp breaker with nothing else on the circuit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 They are on a 15 amp breaker with nothing else on the circuit.Thanks David. I've never had heated mirrors on a truck before but can figger it out with the current rating. Nichrome wire has a common resistance value of .2 ohms per ft. of installed length. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Does anyone know the resistance value of the heating elements used in exterior mirrors? I'm going to modify a set of bubble back style for my R model. I already have a couple of thermostat buttons to use to regulate the temperature but don't want to break the glass by getting them too hot.Thanks,RobThat's right, Rob. Look into the mirror and blame the heating element when it cracks. Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Shhhhhh!!!It's OUR secret. Let's keep it thataway.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 heated mirrors are nice in foggy rain storms. I had to use them last week coming thru southern IL. also good on winter mornings. I rarely use them but they are nice when they keep fogging up... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 heated mirrors are nice in foggy rain storms. I had to use them last week coming thru southern IL. also good on winter mornings. I rarely use them but they are nice when they keep fogging up...I also am a big fan of heated spot mirrors. Got 'em wired up on my Vision. I am surprised that none of the eagle-eyes on this site ever noticed the old-school CH mirrors on my CX. Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I also am a big fan of heated spot mirrors. Got 'em wired up on my Vision. I am surprised that none of the eagle-eyes on this site ever noticed the old-school CH mirrors on my CX. GreggUhhh...oh...oh yeah,I noticed them immediately,if not sooner,just didn't say anything Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Uhhh...oh...oh yeah,I noticed them immediately,if not sooner,just didn't say anything Had to be after me. I first seen um just after the civil war ended and Lee surrendered to Grant at Appamatox. I had borrowed a "future looking glass" invented by Simon Barsinister himself to plan heists. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I also am a big fan of heated spot mirrors. Got 'em wired up on my Vision. I am surprised that none of the eagle-eyes on this site ever noticed the old-school CH mirrors on my CX. GreggI never did like those plastic pod mirrors on the CX. The glass never stays still and vibrates until all internal parts (plastic)are worn and loose.There is a stretch of State Route 611 along the Delaware River near me that we call "the narrows". Very important to stay on your side of the yellow line. When a rookie quarry truck driver failed to do so, we smacked mirrors and I took the opportunity to change out mirrors. Very happy to have done so, also like my heated convex spot mirrors.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18854-heated-mirrors/#findComment-76967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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