Turning Your FBH On/Off Via Text...... - Page 2

ceedy · 23rd October 2013, 16:11

Was always under the impression that the FBH , will only run for 30mins anyway or until the temps reaches around 77 degrees or so ..
then shuts off automatically ?

C.

DaveyC · 23rd October 2013, 16:38

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Originally Posted by ceedy

Was always under the impression that the FBH , will only run for 30mins anyway or until the temps reaches around 77 degrees or so ..
then shuts off automatically ?

C.

Not sure on the 30 minute bit but I know it cuts out at 77 degrees. But I'm sure someone will clarify.........

Mark2000cc · 23rd October 2013, 18:20

Did you get a reply dave as I would definitely have one for the price you paid!

freddie bosewell · 23rd October 2013, 18:28

Nice one Dave, a faster turnaround than expected

, I will drop you a PM regarding my FBH mod.

DaveyC · 23rd October 2013, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Mark2000cc

Did you get a reply dave as I would definitely have one for the price you paid!

Not as yet Mark but I also have his e-mail addy, so I'll drop him a line tomorrow night.

Dave

DaveyC · 23rd October 2013, 18:33

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Originally Posted by freddie bosewell

Nice one Dave, a faster turnaround than expected

, I will drop you a PM regarding my FBH mod.

No problem Neil

e668ecp · 23rd October 2013, 19:26

I want one of these... would have to get BigRuss to fit for me

DaveyC · 23rd October 2013, 19:31

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Originally Posted by e668ecp

I want one of these... would have to get BigRuss to fit for me

Its only 3 wires matey. Even I could manage it.......

Lotaskin · 23rd October 2013, 23:22

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Originally Posted by DaveyC

Yeah you have to send another call to turn it off. You can also setup the unit to text you to confirm actions but you need credit on the sim card to allow this. I put a tenner on mine and I get confirmation texts.

I suppose it may be worth asking the guy who makes them if he could set it to turn on for a given time?

Cheers,

Dave

Dave I text my FBH and tell it to switch on for 15 - 20 minutes. I get a conformation text back. At the same time it switches on my blower to heat the cabin and defrost the screen. You need a double pole double throw relay. I can send you the diagram if you wish.
I believe you need to have text back enabled as if the card is not used it will be cancelled even if it has credit on it.(Unless they now do one that you can use without text back)
I text my FBH every 3 months to avoid disconnection and also to run the pump to minimise the pump seizing.

James.uk · 23rd October 2013, 23:41

I have a remote for mine, but if I forget to turn it off, it cycles, on to 77 then off till temp drops, then back on again etc till the battery goes flat..

Don't ask....

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23rd October 2013, 16:11	#11
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freddie bosewell Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: wednesbury Posts: 153 Thanks: 60 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Nice one Dave, a faster turnaround than expected , I will drop you a PM regarding my FBH mod.

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e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	I want one of these... would have to get BigRuss to fit for me

23rd October 2013, 23:41	#20
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I have a remote for mine, but if I forget to turn it off, it cycles, on to 77 then off till temp drops, then back on again etc till the battery goes flat.. Don't ask.... ...