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Microheat will debut HotShot Wireless at SEMA
We've posted before on windshield de-icing systems, and the Microheat HotShot is one that's been around for a while. The company will be introducing the HotShot Wireless, a wireless version based on radio frequency technology that should allow a much easier installation for DIYers. The HotShot system produces heated windshield washer fluid in about 30 seconds and then automatically sprays it onto the windshield in timed bursts. We're presuming the HotShot Wireless will allow the unit to be installed without passing wires through the firewall, much like the concept behind K40's Bluetooth-enabled Calibre Radar Detection System.
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Juan 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Dudical.
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mark 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Sounds like a great idea, but the more I think about it, I'm not so sure.. Cold windshield = ice = cold. So then I thought hot water + cold windshield = trouble.. try cracking? the shock to the windshield might cause cracking, anyone want to be the guinea pig? Tell us how that goes :)
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Jeff Gilleran 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Why heated washerfluid didnt come out 30 years ago is beyond me.
ALL vehicles should be standard with it.
Heated mirrors for example, are less useful and installed on a small number of vehicles.
Sure, there is a place for heated mirrors, but bring on the heated washer fluid!
Its a great safety item, and a quick way to prevent scraping windshields every winter as well as deicing your wipers.
Ive wondered why this was never considered before because its simple to make something like this.
Sometimes, the most simple things have the greatest effect.
Dudical.. Yep.
:)
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Jeff Gilleran 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Nah..
I dont think windshields are that likely to crack.
Using warm water might be a safer alternative, but I dont think given todays thick paned glass it would be an issue at all.
Besides, you could have a thermal sensor that determines outside temp to adjust the temp of the washerfluid accordingly.
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ick 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Isn't anyone taken aback a little by the idea of hot fluid being squirted towards your face?
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Jeff Gilleran 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Its never going to be 113 Degrees anyway.
Too hot.
But, Id guess 80-90 Degrees would be about the norm.
Most people who get squirt in the face with cold washerfluid let alone "warm", are just as "taken aback".
Specially considering its a chemical based fluid, it sucks at either temp.
:)
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Dean Draznin 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
A few clarifications on HotShot from their website. They say that extensive tests by their engineers and automobile manufacturers have proven that HotShot will not crack, shatter, or in any way damage windshield glass--so no need to be a guinea pig. The fluid is sprayed at 145 F (63 C) and cycles every 6-12 seconds for around 2-2.5 minutes. The fluid is hot to the skin but will not burn. I don't get the question asked about hot fluid in your face. Who's sticking their face in front of the windshield, anyway? Also, HotShot uses any type of fluid including good old H20. Hope this helps.
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Chuck Hough 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I installed it on my 2006 Fusion, it works great. The weather the last few days has been below 0 deg. I work midnights and it is a very nice add on. I bought this unit in 2004 and I finally put it on. No problem with it so far.
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Chuck Hough 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I installed it on my 2006 Fusion, it works great. The weather the last few days has been below 0 deg. I work midnights and it is a very nice add on. I bought this unit in 2004 and I finally put it on. No problem with it so far.
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