Modern cars are an object of continuous improvement. Their technical characteristics are influenced by discoveries in microelectronics, solid state physics, and even psychology and human physiology that are far from automotive .
So, for example, recently installed on side mirrors
anti-glare coating, and they themselves are equipped with a heating system and automatic adjustment of their position. The introduction of rear-view video systems is expected.
All this significantly increases safety and comfort when using the car.
Heated mirrors. His appointment
The purpose of the heat supply is probably clear to all car owners. Removing moisture, as a result of which the reflecting surface remains clean and dry in the rain or in fog, under the snow during a blizzard - all this ensures the heating of the mirrors.
This system will also be able to melt the ice crust on a mirror frozen and covered with ice in the parking lot. All this is very important for residents of central Russia, most of Ukraine and Belarus, where weather conditions favor frost and damp.
Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that heated mirrors - It is a means of ensuring traffic safety. For good visibility reduces the time it takes to accurately view and make decisions in difficult traffic situations.
Remember how you had to lower the side windows to wipe the mirror while driving. This created not only inconvenience, but also a danger to life. And what were the “gymnastic” exercises for cleansing mirrors from ice on a frosty morning!
Universal heated mirrors relieve us of problems with poor visibility. It is enough to press a button, and while the machine is warming up, frost and ice will come off the mirror. This will happen due to electric current from the on-board system, which will heat the mirror up to 50 ° . Ice will melt under the influence of heat, and moisture will immediately evaporate.
How to make mirror heating yourself
But such auto-heating of mirrors appeared in everyday life relatively recently, so many owners of cars of earlier releases were left without a comfortable innovation. It doesn’t matter. Heated mirrors can be done by yourself.
You will need a 12-volt light bulb from those that are inserted into the taillights
domestic car brands. Its heat will be enough to maintain a clear view.
In the disassembled mirror, it is necessary to insulate the plastic casing with heat-resistant material. It can be cardboard, textolite, and paronite. Then we arrange the bulb inside, but so that it does not touch the glass, otherwise this will lead to cracks and deterioration of the reflective layer. At the bottom of the casing we make a hole for wiring and bring it to the salon through the door. If it is not possible to install a bulb holder, then the wires can be soldered to the contacts in the base. Do not forget about isolation!
You will find that your advanced mirror thaws in just 3 minutes. True, it is not recommended to keep the bulb constantly on, due to the fact that plastic parts may begin to melt. But in this case, a double-thread lamp (21 and 5 watts) will help you out. Here you can use one thread to melt the ice, and the other to maintain the necessary heat.
Safe for you!