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I've been avoiding commenting, as I know how these heaters should be installed, but a couple more minor points.
The 205degC reading, is from the heat sensor which is mounted on the outside of the heater body, not the actual burn temperature. In the dark, with them running at full power, you can usually see the exhaust pipe glowing dull red where it exits the heater, so at that point, it's a lot hotter than 205degC. However by the end of the stock exhaust, it's usually cool enough to not char any wood that it might happen to pass through.
The air inlet should be pointed downwards to avoid any water/condensation running into the heater.
The 205degC reading, is from the heat sensor which is mounted on the outside of the heater body, not the actual burn temperature. In the dark, with them running at full power, you can usually see the exhaust pipe glowing dull red where it exits the heater, so at that point, it's a lot hotter than 205degC. However by the end of the stock exhaust, it's usually cool enough to not char any wood that it might happen to pass through.
The air inlet should be pointed downwards to avoid any water/condensation running into the heater.
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I've been avoiding commenting, as I know how these heaters should be installed, but a couple more minor points.
The 205degC reading, is from the heat sensor which is mounted on the outside of the heater body, not the actual burn temperature. In the dark, with them running at full power, you can usually see the exhaust pipe glowing dull red where it exits the heater, so at that point, it's a lot hotter than 205degC. However by the end of the stock exhaust, it's usually cool enough to not char any wood that it might happen to pass through.
The air inlet should be pointed downwards to avoid any water/condensation running into the heater.
You neatly avoided mentioning the insulation as well
I will give you the air inlet, it is however under the roof overhang so decided to keep it off the ground, we've had significant rainfall this week and non of it has ended up in the heater
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FWIW I run kerosene in my heater. I think it may not run as hot as diesel but it should burn cleaner.
I do also run it full belt or not at all. So it could run for 1 or 2 hours continuous at a time.
It's never gave any trouble at all and is maybe 3 years old at this stage. Runs like new still.
I do also run it full belt or not at all. So it could run for 1 or 2 hours continuous at a time.
It's never gave any trouble at all and is maybe 3 years old at this stage. Runs like new still.
I was deliberately avoiding mentioning the insulation as I'm sure you'll be aware that if the stainless exhaust is glowing, then it's probably a bit hotter than the 300degC rated insulation.
Personally, I'm currently installing a new heater as I want to move it to the middle of my workshop, and I've got one of the bulkhead fittings meant for fitting heaters to boats. Install is currently stalled though, as I can't currently find anywhere to plasma/laser cut the plates I've designed for mounting it, and my CNC plasma cutter is at least a couple months away from completion :/
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I'm not in my armchair...but I am sitting down...
Is that a horrible kink in the exhaust pipe?
Same point about exhaust....ensure it has a downhill run - which it may well do.
Is that a horrible kink in the exhaust pipe?
Same point about exhaust....ensure it has a downhill run - which it may well do.
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Exhaust points slightly down, the end that joins the silencer is slightly damaged but doesn't affect anything
At least this armchair sitter has a bit paper saying they've been trained to install and maintain mobile diesel heaters
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Cheers mate Yeah it’s the same as mine.
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Gratuitous re carbonisation. I hope you’re booked back in for re programming.
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I was waiting for you to pop up, with this very comment
Thank you for being predictable
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My workshop heater. I remember the days every household had one of these, but you never see them nowadays.
Ten minutes on medium setting and my workshop is like toast.
If I’d known about diesel heaters I’d probably have incorporated one while I was building the place.
Ten minutes on medium setting and my workshop is like toast.
If I’d known about diesel heaters I’d probably have incorporated one while I was building the place.
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My workshop heater. I remember the days every household had one of these, but you never see them nowadays.
Ten minutes on medium setting and my workshop is like toast.
If I’d known about diesel heaters I’d probably have incorporated one while I was building the place.
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I do like gas super sers. And kerosene space heaters.
But the drawback is not only a small amount of fumes in the space as no exhaust but the water vapour from the spent fuel introduced to your garage. Which then contributes heavily to winter condensation.
This is where the China indirect diesel heaters work great. They send any spent moisture from the diesel / keep outdoors and heat the air within the space.
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My workshop heater. I remember the days every household had one of these, but you never see them nowadays.
Ten minutes on medium setting and my workshop is like toast.
If I’d known about diesel heaters I’d probably have incorporated one while I was building the place.
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My barber has one of them at this time of year
Where do you get these PSUs pls?
