Hey guys...quick question....

I installed the Kimpex electric hand warmers on my '02 350 Rancher, (the type that goes under the existing grips), and they work...they get nice and warm, but I have a problem...the fuse gets so hot in about 30 seconds that you can't even touch it. I have each warmer grounded out, and the power source is straight back to the battery. I tried hooking the power up to the 12v accessory socket first, but it did the same thing. Did I do this wrong? Any thoughts? I'd appreciate anything you could tell me.

Thanks,

Jamie

 

Fuse!!! What fuse? Did you follow the instructions? There should be two wires coming out of each warmer, four total. Two of these should be spliced together and grounded. The other two should be spliced together and go the switch. there should be another wire with an inline resistor that goes from the switch to the battery. hope this helps.

 

Weedman...this helps little. i did follow the intstructions. 2 of the wires coming out are grounded, and the other two go for the power source, (switch). The inline resitor is already inline...the two wires headed for the power source go through the resistor....and that is when it gets so hot. I have tried everything correctly...ground to ground...power to power...and it's not working.

Jamie

 

Kenpowerwarrior,

I've never had hand warmers but I do have high-end radio controlled cars. My collection of electric R/C buggies use inline resistors and they get VERY VERY hot as they are supposed to. Like your experience just after a few minutes the resistors become too hot to touch. Plus, if your inline resistor has a ceremic outer case (like mine on my buggies) it further justifies that they are designed to get hot as ceramic holds up well under high heat.

Please keep us informed of what you gain in knowledge about this matter, I'm curious to know if the high heat your inline resistor creates is normal as I think it is.

 

wow, how many watts are they? sounds like it will pull from the battery at idle with the lights on.... any web links to this product? I hate frozen hands

 

RedRancher,

Thanks for the info. I was able to call my local dealer today and confirm your suspicions...the inline resistor is supposed to get hot. Now all I have to do is find a good spot for the resistor to sit.

Thanks again.

Jamie