A bit underwhelmed by newly installed Taylors 079d heater

[Stephen Hollinshead]

Hi Fred
Are u using Kerosene or Diesel...?
Kerosene burns hotter and cleaner...but I'm not sure about striving for a "Glowing red burner" - that is too hot,
and the burner will not last long if it is heated to red hot.
I agree with some of the other contributors that a properly fitted unit should keep your boat warm...(without overheating the unit). Is the flue OK...? if the outside piece is too long the exhaust will struggle to vent out properly, because it cools down too much. 6 or 8" of pipe before the terminal is enough. (All just based on my own experience,I'm not an expert!)
Streve

 

[fredrussell]

Bit of an old thread this Stephen but cheers for posting nonetheless - I was not giving the heater enough time to heat up really. I came to absolutely love it but it’s now in my mates ownership along with the boat it’s attached to!

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

This where down tent boots are de rigeur on a boat.

Had to read that a couple of times before it made sense
Looked them up, they do look warm.