look at my post for the not so ambitious heater install. I got a full webasto 2 outlet kit delivers ex .uk for 1200 au.
14' Series Diesel heater quick disconnect for tank???
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For those using the heater in below zero conditions, has anyone had issues if not using alpine diesel?
Nope well not here in Tas, have been out the last few days and zero or close to zero and still working fine. I put the tank under the van over night so it keeps the chill off directly.
Don't go Chinese.
I paid just over $1000 for the Eberspacher D2 through www.heatso.com.
For a couple of hundred difference you can get the genuine article.
Geeze that's a good find.
http://www.heatso.com/eberspacher-airtronic-d2-12v-2-2kw-heater-kit/
That makes it a no brainer.
Now the big question. Do you ask permission or forgiveness...
http://www.heatso.com/eberspacher-airtronic-d2-12v-2-2kw-heater-kit/
That makes it a no brainer.
Now the big question. Do you ask permission or forgiveness...
I haven't come across anyone yet thats had a diesel heater fail because it was an Ebay knock off, except for the use of crappy fuel or bad fit out.
But thats a great price on that link.
But thats a great price on that link.
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I'm assuming they would be some sort of insulating kit.
I would love to know a good eBay seller - one that some one has used before that is good and has a good quality product.
I would love to know a good eBay seller - one that some one has used before that is good and has a good quality product.
I got excited and ordered some extras at the time of ordering and forgot about the $1000 limit and ended up paying GST.
I still saved over $900 on local suppliers
You can get the insulation on eBay.
I haven't bothered yet as the ducting doesn't seem to get so hot to cause problems
Sorry to dig up an old thread guys. I’ve tried the quick connect way with outboard motor tank from BCF and I prime it up but as soon as I run it I get air in the line. Would the bigger hose running from the tank to the filter be an issue? It’s 5/16 hose then the hose that came with the kit from the filter?
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I can see the problems, the pumps on these things are pulse pumps, they don't do lift very well, tilt your pump at about 30 deg, bum down on tank side, the larger diameter hose from tank to filter will allow the fuel to drain back as the pump can't hold it in the line and the primer will only push the air into your line, mount the tank as high or higher than the pump so gravity will keep the fuel up to the pump, it will self syphon to the pumps demand, if you used the same size line as the heater system it would work from a slightly lower level but the pump needs to be at an angle and never change the fuel line size from filter to heater..........I like the idea of the boat connection it should hold the fuel in the line when disconnected, priming with a bleed screw near filter might be the way to go to clear air... Other here that use a portable tank might be able to shine some other ideas on it.
Also check that the boat fuel tank will actually handle diesel, some don't for some reason...... I prefer the mounted tanks less mess.
Also check that the boat fuel tank will actually handle diesel, some don't for some reason...... I prefer the mounted tanks less mess.
There is a great 17 part (yes 17 part) series of videos on Youtube by a older dude named John McK 47 . He is ether the greatest bull$ht artist around or really knows his stuff. Its a little like a Netflix series but very much worth the watch. Channeling his info, the dose pump electromagnet piston flicks so quickly it cavitates within the pump and produces tiny bubbles. The pump needs to be angled up to stop airlocks forming and allow the bubbles to flow with the fuel into the high pressure where they are harmless to the fucntion of the system and heater . (He actually suggests mounting the pump vertical) The diesel also lubes the piston and any air bubbles will bugger the pump.
Just finished watching the Netflix series from John McK 47 OMG there is all you need to know about diesel heaters and more @Crusty181 I have ordered one to bench test and if it works out I will fit it to the van, see below >>
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-2KW...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
17 part !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I probably don't have enough data to watch it ..............................
That must be the one a mate down south has bought, the prices have certainly dropped big time, I wonder how long they will last.................. if they really are 5kw I can see a few going dead if fitted in small vans and the setting is on low a lot.
Handy no instructions included but they are all the same to fit basically, I did notice that it burns 0.64l/hr could be a thirsty sucker in the depths of winter 640ml, so a 10 hour overnight run would use a heck of a lot out of the tank........
That must be the one a mate down south has bought, the prices have certainly dropped big time, I wonder how long they will last.................. if they really are 5kw I can see a few going dead if fitted in small vans and the setting is on low a lot.
Handy no instructions included but they are all the same to fit basically, I did notice that it burns 0.64l/hr could be a thirsty sucker in the depths of winter 640ml, so a 10 hour overnight run would use a heck of a lot out of the tank........
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Your spot on being like a Netflix series. Great effort for a old dude in his back yard dressed like a road construction labourer. I suspect he may possess some more advanced qualifications than he's giving away. The only point he missed that I've found with mine was carboning plug and screen, which I suspect is from the heater running too low, too often and for too long. Once the carbon starts to build up on the screen ferocious running cant burn that off. Ive not had any carbon build up in the chamber at all. I found it very interesting that running in prime out of the box condition a diesel heater is almost 100% efficient, spewing mostly water vapour and CO2 out of the exhaust. Certainly puts to bed the often peddled story diesels heater stink and the stinky fumes get back into the van; the diesel heater stinks less than bad breath
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@Drover Your right about the fuel consumption per hour but that’s assuming it running at full noise, hopefully once the thermostat kicks in it will improve dramatically.
The trick according to John is keep the fan at high speed and just adjust the fuel going into the machine for the heat, hence they won’t overheat / start to soot up on the inside if you keep the fan running at a reasonable speed.