Re: [ST] Electric Vests

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 24 Sep 2001, Matt Knowles wrote:

> >After last weekends 50 degree ride through wind, rain and hail, I'm
> >thinking an electric vest might be a good thing. I've narrowed it down to
> >the Widder System 2 and the Aerostitch Kanetsu.
> 
> I have a pair of Widders, not sure if they are System II or not. I don't
> see anything on the vest that says what style they are. I have no
> complaints about them at all. They heat up nicely and the soft collar
> covers your neck and keeps it toasty as well. I just have the on/off
> control but they do sell an optional thermostat.

I am thinking about making a temperature control with a 555, FET, and a 
Variable resistor. (yes there will be a couple of resistors and caps as 
well :-) If/when I get it done I will post the parts list/wiring diagram.

I don't like the idea of a pure resistive temperature control, and I do not
want to pay to much for a decent controler. 

> For a long time I resisted getting any electric clothing because it seemed
> like a wimpy thing to do, especially here in California. But now that I'm
> older, the back really appreciates being kept warm and I find it
> indispensible for taking the chill out of those early morning rides. Pair
> it with the heated grips and and temps down to the forties are pretty
> tolerable. (I don't have a lot of natural insulation, so YMMV)

Not wimpy at all, I live in TX. And I am going to get the heated grips as
well. For that matter in the car, when I have the top down in the winter I
have the heat on full and the bacon friers set to max :-) Why be cold if 
you do not have to be.

Tom

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