Electric A/C compressor??

[tayman]

Alright, so I have a '90xj... renix 4.0. yeah, I've done some things. One of those things being moving the alternator to where the A/C compressor used to be.now for the longest time, I didn't really give a whoop about having air conditioning because of where I lived. But then I joined the Army and now I'm in north carolina... it's hot here.

So anyway, I recall reading on here somewhere that there are electric A/C compressors somewhere... does anyone know where to find these things? I'd like to have A/C again without having to move my alternator back.

 

[lazyxj]

Electric vehicles run DC powered pumps but they are not useful for a 12-VDC system since they operate on high voltage DC. Battery vehicle voltages can go into the 300+ volt range.
A 12-volt model would need huge wires to supply the needed current, something your XJ's system could deliver for more than a few seconds, if at all.
http://www.revoltevc.com/sierra-06-0982y3.html

Roll down the windows and enjoy the summer's warmth.

 

[xjbubba]

To get the same CFM out of an independent, DC motor driven A/C, as you would with an OEM engine mounted compressor (Sanden), you would need a motor capable of approximately 4 to 5 HP. That baby would be large, and suck up battery/alternator output like you wouldn't believe. Your best bet is to find a way to relocate the OEM compressor to another location in the engine bay; however, It may be a lot easier to put the A/C compressor back where it was, and move the alternator to a different location. The alternator is smaller than the A/C compressor, and wires are easier to relocate than A/C hoses.

 

[techno1154]

Or you could do the alternator relocation.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1072202

There are several posts on the forum regarding this mod.

 

[tayman]

Techno, I've already moved my alt... that's the problem. I want a/c back.

I specifically remember reading about electric a/c compressors. I think most guys were using them for OBA systems.

 

[techno1154]

Techno, I've already moved my alt... that's the problem. I want a/c back.

I specifically remember reading about electric a/c compressors. I think most guys were using them for OBA systems.

The link I posted show how to raise the alternator by using an alternator and AC compressor mounting bracket from a 2.5L 4 cylinder Jeep engine. Many on this forum have already done this and are happy with the results.

 

[tayman]

Huh! Alright, didn't catch that part... my quick glance looked like someone was fabbing them, and looked like it deleted the compressor also.