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wrybread
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016

Ideas for a more electrically efficient heater?

My furnace kills my batteries because of its blower. It's older (1989), does anyone have any experience swapping it out with something more efficient? Or any other ideas? I may just wall mount a ca...
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time2roll
Nomad
Jun 21, 2016
I have thoughts of a hydronic system powered by the water heater and a small circulating pump.

If you are thinking a more 12v efficient furnace here is a spec sheet:
Suburban_Service_Manual.pdf pg 21 & 22
Check BTU per 12v amp

Have also seen some two speed furnaces that might be easier on the battery.

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