Technical information.
With so many different ways to clean your windscreen, why choose Heatshot? The answer is simple. Some of these things only solve some of the problems some of the time.
Heatshots system is the all-in-one product that:
Cleans the windscreen
Releases stuck wipers
Clears frozen nozzles
Prolongs the life of the wiper blades
Uses heated fluid
Heats quickly and efficiently
Functions at a standstill and on the move
Works in all types of weather
Heatshot will change the way you clean your windscreen! It does the job all year around, in all weather conditions. Take a look at the alternatives to see for yourself how Heatshot measures up.
The Heatshot heated wash system is presently the only proven, effective windscreen washer fluid heating system that offers consumers both safety and convenience at an affordable cost. The heated wash patented, patent pending and proprietary technology enables its heating system to heat windscreen washer fluid using a minimal amount of energy produced by the vehicle's electrical system to remove frost, ice, snow and other debris. The system has been proven safe and effective in tests on all types of windscreen glass and in many environments.
In 2006 and 2007, heated wash was both a finalist and a winner of highly recognised automotive industry awards.
Product | The Heatshot Difference |
DefrosterDoes not work from a cold start. Does not release stuck wipers. Does not work efficiently until the car is fully warmed up. Does not clear blocked or frozen nozzles.
| Heatshot system heats fluid in seconds. Releases stuck wipers and clears blocked or frozen nozzles. |
Heated wiper blade...Stops blades sticking or "chattering" in inclement weather. Needs to be replaced frequently (and is very expensive). Does not clean the windscreen, clear ice buildup on the windscreen, or unblock frozen nozzles. Needs to be plugged into the vehicle cigarette lighter. Has a wire running from the cigarette lighter out the car window.
| Heatshot frees stuck wipers and keeps the rubber softer for greater effectiveness (and longer life). Cleans windscreen, clears ice buildup, and unblocks nozzles. Operates at the touch of a button. |
Heated nozzle... | Heatshot immediately clears frozen nozzles with a shot of steam, then instantly heats the fluid to remove ice, snow, and frost from the windscreen in a minute or two. |
Heated washer fluid reservoir... | Heatshot only heats the precise amount of fluid that is needed, on demand. Heatshot does not draw power from the engine's heating system or radiator hoses. |
Heated Windscreen....Melts snow and ice, but takes longer than heated fluid. Costly to install and replace. Does not clear frozen nozzles or wiper blades or clean the windscreen.
| Heatshot melts snow and ice in seconds. Heatshot releases frozen nozzles and wiper blades and cleans windscreens all year round, in all weather conditions. |
Heated windscreen scraper...Removes light ice and frost. Can be used when car is in Park only. Requires driver to stand outside in cold weather (scrapers are heated by being plugged into the car's cigarette lighter).
| Heatshot works in Park or Drive. It's cold out there. |
De-icing fluid...Melts light ice or frost forming on the windscreen but does not eliminate scraping heavy frost or ice. Takes a relatively long time and uses a large quantity of fluid; inefficient and expensive. Contains harsh, dangerous chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Does not free wiper blades. Does not unblock nozzles effectively.
| Heatshot uses heated fluid, which cleans and clears better than cold fluid. It works in all weather conditions removing even heavy ice and frost, and Heatshot also quickly unblocks nozzles and releases wiper blades. |
Heatshots system cleans ice, snow, and grime off the windscreen conveniently & efficiently. It is safe for you, safe for your car. The heater fluid will not burn you, crack the windscreen, or dull the finish. You can say goodbye to scraping, defrosting and defogging. The heated windscreen wash system (On-Demand) model that we are selling is designed to dramatically improve the performance of the washer system. The unit provides heated fluid when the factory washer system is used. It's easy installation is targeted for DIYers.
This is how the Heatshot system operates in "On-Demand" mode: The unit starts to operate when the ignition is on (engine running) and battery voltage level is higher than 13.0 volts. Once the unit is activated, the washer fluid inside its heating chamber will be heated and kept within pre- determined temperature limits (125 – 135°F), so there is always hot fluid inside the unit's heating chamber which can be used by a driver for cleaning the windscreen.
Each time the driver activates the factory installed washer system, heated washer fluid is applied to the windscreen for approximately the first 3 seconds of spray. Three seconds of the spray delivers approx. 50-60 cc of fluid that is considered sufficient amount of fluid for one spray. The next portion of heated washer fluid is available in 10-20 seconds (depending on ambient conditions).
In extreme temperatures, it is essential that the correct screenwash (fit for purpose) is used in conjunction with Heatshot, to ensure the resevoir does not freeze. Heatshot will reccommend suitable screenwash,to deliver the maximum efficency and safer driving.
The unit uses full power of 50 Amps for 30 seconds to heat the washer fluid up to pre-determined temperature limits (125 – 135°F), and minimal power to keep it within these limits. The unit's power consumption is less than 2 Amps per hour.
Once the unit starts to operate (engine is running), it will heat the washer fluid in approximately 30 seconds; driver operates the washer system manually to spray the heated fluid onto the windscreen. Recommended duration of spray is 3 seconds. Driver can spray as many times as he wants. Best results are achieved when time intervals between sprays are approx. 20 seconds.
Dimensions (without prime, bracket & cables attached):
* Height 5.5 inches (137 mm)
* Width 4 inches (100 mm)
* Thickness 1.75 inches (43 mm)
* Weight: 1.01 lbs (460 g)
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