PetiteFleur
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So I've bought the 12v 5kW Chinese diesel heater, from a seller on eBay, stocked in UK so no extra costs when delivered. Set up on a test rig and tested today. Did come with instructions but difficult to understand so it was a bit of experimenting. Took 5 attempts to get the fuel drawn up to the heater but then it fired up and heat came out! Ran for about ½ hour and then shut down by holding the ON/OFF button for 5 seconds. I'll try again in the morning.
The kit was not delivered with the 'Y' duct fitting listed but contacted the supplier who offered a £12 refund which I accepted so it cost £130. I'll obviously have to get extra items for fitting to the boat so the final cost will probably double the initial cost. What have been other peoples experiences, if any, with these heaters?
The kit was not delivered with the 'Y' duct fitting listed but contacted the supplier who offered a £12 refund which I accepted so it cost £130. I'll obviously have to get extra items for fitting to the boat so the final cost will probably double the initial cost. What have been other peoples experiences, if any, with these heaters?