Author Topic: Destroy it yourself heated waist coat EVO 2 (Read 10717 times)

TLPower · « **on:** October 24, 2016, 18:00:44 »

Following on from the Hondaman heated seatcover from the early spring season range, the autumn/winter season brings us to an update.

I removed all the heating element (a long loop of wire), the control unit and skillfully attached it to a retired body warmer using the most cutting edge adhesive materials available. (Masking tape and box tape).

I then turned my attention to the electrical connection interface with the Nail. A simple quick release plug unit was called for, after searching online catalogues for a suitable coupling I instead went for an item from my own stock. A defunct Sky box donated it's power in socket, the male plug was soldered to the jacket. I used a Volvo split charge relay to power the device, the relay is only live when the 'bike is charging so hopefully no flat battery.

Connected everything up, fired up the Nail and Hello presto toastyness.

bigpie · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2016, 18:09:55 »

Do you have any way of controlling the heat or is it a on/off affair? Didn't your DIY insoles lead to a burned foot? Did you do anything technical like measure the resistance of the wire to workout the power draw? :D Give me a shout if you find you want to control the heat.

MartinW · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2016, 18:34:02 »

Looking pleased with yourself there TLP (Takes Loadsa Petrol)

It will keep your Bacon Baguette's warm too

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2016, 18:43:14 »

Tell us more after Saturday. If there's free WiFi at the hospital.

TLPower · « **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2016, 19:06:05 »

It does indeed have heat control, low, off and high. Low is a pulsed current, high is continuous. High is 4.5 amps, 41 watts. Low is plenty warm enough. The initial carbon fibre insoles did indeed inflict actual bodily harm.

There is still a small scar...

Thanks for the kind offer Bigpie, I'll drop the GPS round one day this week.

Holmsey · « **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2016, 19:09:26 »

How much power does this use ???
won't this further affect your fuel economy

... that'll mean more fuel stops on ride outs ... sacrificing fun for your comfort

TLPower · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2016, 19:24:22 »

Sorry Holmsey, at my age I really do feel the cold. I've applied for a winter fuel payment.

Ridaz · « **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2016, 19:57:53 »

wurzel · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2016, 20:03:41 »

Tlp, your a bright spark sorting that out, looking good!

Brockett · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2016, 20:17:01 »

Yeah.... great.

I like DIY stuff. Although you might need something a little heatproof (linen not polyester) between you and the "HOT WIRES to prevent localised overheating.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2016, 20:38:35 »

bigpie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2016, 21:12:30 »

I wouldn't go running through London underground with that on.

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TLPower · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2016, 21:24:06 »

That has already been mentioned. I wouldn't like to be mistaken for someone would I? That would be fatal. The chances of me running anywhere is very remote, least of all That London.

Brockett · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2016, 22:55:51 »

Oh! Rusty .... a picture worth a thousand words.

Hondaman · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2016, 23:21:59 »

Ingenuity knows no bounds.
Well done that looks proper crap 10/10.
Of course it would be much quicker & easier to clip a heated car seat cover inside your jacket 11/10 stuff you can only aspire to

tallpaul · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2016, 10:04:50 »

Holmsey · « **Reply #16 on:** October 25, 2016, 14:52:42 »

TLP on a cold track day.

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TLPower · « **Reply #17 on:** October 25, 2016, 15:43:47 »

And your point is.......?

Dingerb68 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2016, 21:35:55 »

I think you turn the heat up a little too high TLP

user650 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2016, 21:57:35 »

Should I bring one of these tomorrow