chollyjohn
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- Sep 27, 2008
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- Boat Info
- 1992 Sea Ray 310 Sportbridge - Only 41 Made by Brunswick
- Engines
- Twin 8.1L Mercruiser; 370HP each; Inboard Zurth Str8 Drives
I had an idea for winter boating and keeping my open salon area comfy while the engine is running and also when not running.
There are hydronic heating systems that run off of 12V DC battery power. Ok if engine is running but can be a tough drain on battery itself and amp hours, I assume would be limited.
Here's my quesiton. :smt100Anyone aware of a system that can be connected to a hydronic heating element (similar to that of automobile) that works off the cooling system of the engine and similar to how the heat exchangers work on a hot water heater. You would have a flow valve to control hot water flow and the amount of heat generated from the coil and a fan to push air over the coil.
Then when the engine is not running you could incorporate the 12V DC unit to heat the water. My only concern is having heat while I am running. (of course many have the option of their reverse heat pumps run off a genrator) but no a/c unit on my boat nor generator.
Anyone got some ideas or knowledge of such a system.???
Otherwise it may be a good project to make such a heater using a auto coil, fan and modulating valve. Any general craftsmen/craftswomen out there?:huh:
There are hydronic heating systems that run off of 12V DC battery power. Ok if engine is running but can be a tough drain on battery itself and amp hours, I assume would be limited.
Here's my quesiton. :smt100Anyone aware of a system that can be connected to a hydronic heating element (similar to that of automobile) that works off the cooling system of the engine and similar to how the heat exchangers work on a hot water heater. You would have a flow valve to control hot water flow and the amount of heat generated from the coil and a fan to push air over the coil.
Then when the engine is not running you could incorporate the 12V DC unit to heat the water. My only concern is having heat while I am running. (of course many have the option of their reverse heat pumps run off a genrator) but no a/c unit on my boat nor generator.
Anyone got some ideas or knowledge of such a system.???
Otherwise it may be a good project to make such a heater using a auto coil, fan and modulating valve. Any general craftsmen/craftswomen out there?:huh: