Installing LaSalle Step Heaters On A School/Commercial Bus
Question:
Would this pad be able to be placed between metal and a rubber step tread for school/commercial buses?
asked by: Ryan H
Expert Reply:
I talked to the LaSalle, the manufacturer, and they said that you should be fine using the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 18-1/4" Long x 12" Wide Item # 277-000164 between metal and the rubber step tread on a school/commercial bus. To install these pads you'll need the following items to complete wiring to the battery/installing a switch:
Switch: Universal-Design Rocker Switch - SPST - On-Off - 12 Volt - 20 Amp - 4-Blade - Red Pilot Light Item # PK34310
Spade Connector: Female Spade Terminal Quick-Disconnect - 16-14 Gauge - Fully-Insulated PVC - Qty 1 Item # DW01899-1
Butt Connector: Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 12-10 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Yellow - Qty 10 Item # DW05745-10
Fuse Holder: Spectro 12-Gauge ATC-ATO Fuse Holder - Qty 1 Item # SWC9539
I've attached a video that goes over installation for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Female Spade Terminal Quick-Disconnect - 16-14 Gauge - Fully-Insulated PVC - Qty 1
- Wiring
- Wire Connectors
- Quick Disconnects
- 16-14 Gauge
- Deka
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Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 12-10 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Yellow - Qty 10
- Wiring
- Wire Connectors
- Butt Connectors
- 12-10 Gauge
- Deka
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Universal-Design Rocker Switch - SPST - On-Off - 12 Volt - 20 Amp - 4-Blade - Red Pilot Light
- Accessories and Parts
- Wiring
- Switches
- Rocker Switches
- 20 Amp
- Pollak
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Spectro 12-Gauge ATC-ATO Fuse Holder - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring
- Fuse Holder
- Spectro
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 18-1/4" Long x 12" Wide
- RV Fresh Water
- Winterization
- Holding Tank Heating Pad
- LaSalle Bristol
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