Bigplumbs
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They are all basically the same this is deffo an area where Price and Quality are not linked
Cheap Chinese Diesel Heaters the Return !
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jon and michie
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Funny really they say Planar are Russian made yet my Nephew who has lived in Russia for many years says everything there is made in China.
That said is it possible that this Thread can back on track with what the OP is trying to achieve without any of the politics.
@Bigplumbs Many thanks for your previous comment - I have now fitted the CDH and works a charm the only downside was over the Xmas holidays the temperature outside was 16 degrees but was nice and warm on a evening pics to follow on a thread I will create
That said is it possible that this Thread can back on track with what the OP is trying to achieve without any of the politics.
@Bigplumbs Many thanks for your previous comment - I have now fitted the CDH and works a charm the only downside was over the Xmas holidays the temperature outside was 16 degrees but was nice and warm on a evening pics to follow on a thread I will create
Bigplumbs
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Yes it has not been that cold in the UK at all has it. Glad you have got something from this thread
Bigplumbs
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Now here is a little bit of feed back on fuel consumption. I am sure some of you would want better figures and better science than this but this is how I do stuff...... Real world.
As most of you know the heater is in my 4 m x 5 m log cabin that is not insulated. The tank size is 4 ltrs and I am using heating oil. There is a sight 'glass' on the side but as Heating oil is quite clear it is difficult to see the level.
Over the Christmas break I have been using it in the cabin on and off for short periods of time as I have done various small jobs etc in there and I suspect it has been on 6 - 10 times for say 8 - 15 mins a time which is plenty to heat the cabin and take the chill off to work comfortably. I just did a small job in the cabin (5 degrees C outside) and it was soon up to 14 degrees which was pleasant with outside cloths on.
I thought to my self. I will have to fill that tank up soon...... Over I went with my little dip stick and I was totally amazed that the tank was still 80 - 85 % full.
So it general terms and real world use you will use it a long time before you have to fill up with another 4 ltrs.
As most of you know the heater is in my 4 m x 5 m log cabin that is not insulated. The tank size is 4 ltrs and I am using heating oil. There is a sight 'glass' on the side but as Heating oil is quite clear it is difficult to see the level.
Over the Christmas break I have been using it in the cabin on and off for short periods of time as I have done various small jobs etc in there and I suspect it has been on 6 - 10 times for say 8 - 15 mins a time which is plenty to heat the cabin and take the chill off to work comfortably. I just did a small job in the cabin (5 degrees C outside) and it was soon up to 14 degrees which was pleasant with outside cloths on.
I thought to my self. I will have to fill that tank up soon...... Over I went with my little dip stick and I was totally amazed that the tank was still 80 - 85 % full.
So it general terms and real world use you will use it a long time before you have to fill up with another 4 ltrs.
paradave
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My Eber uses approx 300ml/hour I seem to remember. That sounds about the same as the CDH, which is to be expected.
Bigplumbs
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I just bought another one from ebay for £89 delivered. This is the one with all separate parts. I will do another thread of its install this time I think on the outside of one of my other sheds sheds
superheat6k
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Watch this space - might have news soon !
superheat6k
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reply deleted - can't be bothered with the hassle.
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Hot Property
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OK I think you need to PM me Trevor!!!
Bigplumbs
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I am trying to think of a way to give you hassle about that post but cant come up with anything
lynallbel
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Apologies as I have nor read the whole thread, but can remember CE marking on china made goods actually meaning China Export, myth or not it made me smile as people seem to place great faith in it.
Bigplumbs
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Apologies are fine but it is always better to acquaint yourself with the whole thread which was not in any way about any kind of certification
Falcoron
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Didn't know they could run on heating oil, interesting! Is there anything to do to run on this?
I have a webasto water heater to install in my boat next week but will be getting one of these for my garage.
Falcoron
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Great! I'm going to do this for garage so looking forward to the install thread so i can follow.
can yopu put the link up of the one your buying at £89 please
Bigplumbs
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Nothing to do to run them on Heating oil. My latest one arrived yesterday 2 days after order. Here is the link you requested. This is where it is all separate and not in the case which can be better for tight locations
12V Air Diesel Heater 8KW Night fuel Heater LCD Remote for Car Caravan Truck Car | eBay
snowbird30ds
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A lot of folk seem to think ebers and webastos run cleaner on heating oil than diesel, parafin is also an easy option and smells better at the exhaust.
When I had an inland boat on petrol outboard I used to run a webasto from a portable outboard tank on parafin using an outboard bayonet connection at the tank, that was a 24v version that I picked up cheap and used a laptop adaptor to up the voltage.
When I had an inland boat on petrol outboard I used to run a webasto from a portable outboard tank on parafin using an outboard bayonet connection at the tank, that was a 24v version that I picked up cheap and used a laptop adaptor to up the voltage.
Falcoron
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thanks, im not stuck for space so is the one with the casing a better option?
Falcoron
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Good to know, think heating and paraffin are a lot cleaner than diesel
Falcoron
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Just re-reading the thread and saw the fuel line close to the exhaust post, this is great stuff and not expensive from here;
Silicone Coated Exhaust Lagging – MV Heating
buying some for the webasto im fitting and they also sell leak proof silencer exhausts if noise is and issue for anyone.
Silicone Coated Exhaust Lagging – MV Heating
buying some for the webasto im fitting and they also sell leak proof silencer exhausts if noise is and issue for anyone.
jon and michie
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Then only dangers with the Chinese diesel heater is how it is installed and the installer if you've done your homework then they are no more dangerous then a branded heater
