Heated Car Wiper Blade

In winter, many car enthusiasts faceproblem when wiper blades tightly frozen to the surface of the glass. And even if they managed to be torn off, then there will be little benefit from them in this case. There are two ways to get out of this situation - to install a heating element on the glass or the heated car wiper blades on the glass.

Device

The idea of ​​creating such auto accessories is not new.

The problem of freezing janitors tormented the minds of many car owners in the early XX century. Many people in the former Soviet Union even created such products and sometimes quite successfully.

Что касается устройства, то это композиция из rubber or silicone working part and heater inside, which is powered by 12 V with a current of 2 A. You can control the operation of the mechanism directly from the car. So within a few minutes there will be no trace of ice and snow.

Operating principle

The principle of operation that underlies such brushes is very simple.

Inside the rubber working part is placed a thinwire that heats up when electrical voltage is applied. The effect is that ice does not form around the brush, and the rubber part does not lose its elasticity and other characteristics in the cold.

Initially heated wiper bladeworked on nichrome heating elements. And today, modern carbon fibers are used as heaters, thanks to which manufacturers create completely invisible and inconspicuous threads, and the design itself is very compact.

Warm Frameless

It is ideal for winter use.period of time. These brushes have a special design, which greatly increases their effectiveness in comparison with standard frame solutions. Frameless brush with heating provides an excellent overview and never freezes on the glass, even in the most severe frost.

Among the most popular manufacturers are suchbrands like Wiper Blades with Heated Burner, ConsulWinter, ClearView, Street. The cost of these products is affordable, they are universal and will fit most car models.

Heating element as well as connectingwires are made on a fluoroplastic basis. This is a reliable protection against any contact with the medium and alcohol-based solutions, which are liquids in the windshield washer.

As for the principle of work, the janitorheated in the gum seat, but not on the inside. Also, besides the working rubber element, the metal base also heats up, which then functions as a radiator, uniformly giving off heat both to the frame and to the rubber part.

Advantages and disadvantages

Modern frameless detail significantlyless susceptible to the problem of frosting in comparison with the frame and more adapted for use in winter. But they do not solve the problem completely. The working canvas is still subject to the formation of ice, which makes the mechanism less mobile, and the brush itself is not tight to the glass profile. This greatly affects the quality of cleaning.

Many are trying to deal with frostingby blowing glass with warm air, but this can not be done. This way of solving a popular winter problem can lead to cracking due to sudden temperature changes. For a really effective solution to this problem, the most effective way to fight is to stop the vehicle and clear and freeze the frost manually.

Frosting and frosting will no longer be a problemif you install winter wiper blades with heated. The working surface of such a janitor will completely eliminate the problem of freezing on the structure. These products have advantages over any other wiper models for winter.

So, the working rubber part will not harden onfrost, will be elastic at all temperatures, and the cleaning efficiency will be very high even in severe frost. Also, the heated wiper blade maintains the desired curvature of the profile, thereby ensuring the absence of any bands, streaks or unclean areas on the glass.

For all its merits, there are small flaws. The first minus is the high price. The second - some difficulties in installing and connecting.

Burner

This company engaged in the manufacture of heated brushes back in 2009. One of the owners of the future company was just driving in a taxi. Due to bad weather, the wipers did not work well, and the driver swore badly.

Features Burner Brushes

In total there are four versions of these products.So, the very first heated wiper blade successfully passed the tests, but the manufacturer had some problems with connecting wires. Then the second version was developed. These products had a universal mount, high-quality plastic, slightly modernized heater, as well as high-quality wiring. The product has become popular.

In the third version, the heater and the design itself were also refined. The connection system has been changed.

So, the manufacturer added a radio key, as it is wrong to connect the products to the cigarette lighter.

Many have already tried these wiper bladesheated. The feedback on them is mostly positive. Many drivers began to change their habits and turn on the brushes at the very beginning of the trip. Today, the fourth, updated version of the design has appeared, which is distinguished by even greater quality and efficiency. As the manufacturers themselves say, the product is very relevant for the Russian climate and you should definitely try it.

Install Burner Brushes

In order to install these parts, do notgreat efforts or special skills will be required. Included are special adapters - with their help, a heated wiper blade can be installed on any car.

Then you should connect the janitor to the mains.

Manufacturer recommends laying wiresunder the leash of the holder. Better and more comfortable to pull out from under the hood. Then all the wiring is conveniently fixed with plastic ties. Fixing the wire, you must leave free stock. This is about 4-5 cm. Under the hood, the wiring is attached using all the same screed.

"Consul winter" or "Berner"?

Prices for sets of both brushes do not exceed the priceconventional frameless wipers. Laboratory studies show that words about effective ice control are not empty. So, the metal plate can heat up to 100 degrees. On the street on the car, the products could easily melt the snow, but the frost did not work out the first time.

The benefits of such heated solutions are that they are not covered by ice and can maintain their performance.

But even with them, the driver can not do without a scraper and blowing. Another disadvantage is that in previous versions these devices were connected to the cigarette lighter socket.

If we talk about fasteners, here winsBerner products. Includes several adapters for most cars. "Consul Winter" is attached only by means of a hook. The technical characteristics of both options have the same heating temperature and current consumption. Prices for these accessories range from 1200 to 1500 rubles.

In the dry residue

So, we found out what a heated wiper blade is frameless. In general, this is a useful accessory, the more the cost is not higher than the one that is installed on the winter frameless wipers.