Heated washer fluid
JK Jedi
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 5,234
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From: Nevada City California
With winter starting to hit us here in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California, I need to finally to this nice addition
(extending the lines and wrapping around rad hose version)
(extending the lines and wrapping around rad hose version)
Last edited by k0260; Nov 24, 2013 at 02:48 PM.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,904
Likes: 185
From: Maine
I didn't see any info on their site about how much refills cost, or if refills are available.
No mention of current draw, either.
It does mention not to connect to more than 14 volts. I believe the JK charging system puts out more than 14 volts.
It says they are heated to 200°. On another place on their site it says 200°C, which is 392°F.
Last edited by ronjenx; Nov 24, 2013 at 02:39 PM.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,384
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From: Calgary, AB
for the people who have done this who live in Canada where have you gotten your supplies at a reasonable price? I tried Canadian Tire this evening and had to deal with people having no clue what I was talking about and finally found some 5/32" tubing but only in packages of about 2' and couldn't find the male-male connectors. I'd like to get this done before the weather starts to get colder. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Also what is the size of the factory tubing? I've seen people using 5/32 and 7/32?
Also what is the size of the factory tubing? I've seen people using 5/32 and 7/32?
I think when I get paid next week I am going to do this mod and order the following:
Washerfluid Heater - AlphaTherm Windshield Washer Heater, Alpha Therm Washer Fluid Heater - Videos, Installations & Reviews
Heated Wiperblades - Everblades Heated Windshield Wipers, Everblade Heated Wiper Blades
I still want to do this mod as the washerfluid heater only produces 3 seconds worth of heated fluid every 20 seconds so hopefully the mod will at least heat the fluid a bit during the downtime.
Washerfluid Heater - AlphaTherm Windshield Washer Heater, Alpha Therm Washer Fluid Heater - Videos, Installations & Reviews
Heated Wiperblades - Everblades Heated Windshield Wipers, Everblade Heated Wiper Blades
I still want to do this mod as the washerfluid heater only produces 3 seconds worth of heated fluid every 20 seconds so hopefully the mod will at least heat the fluid a bit during the downtime.
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
From: Okanagan
Heads up. I had a heated washer system on my Toyota...not sure how cold it gets where you are, but in Canada at -26degrees Celsius, I cracked my windscreen applying hot fluid to a cold window. There was probably a chip in the glass somewhere to start the crack, but it happened fast once the hot fluid hit the window.
