Chinese heater - possibly info to save you money

[ltcom]

I had error E03. Failed glow plug message. Voltage was good. But when i took unit apart, the glow plug was LOOSE. Hoping that is the problem. Have not had time to test the plug yet. So moral is look at it before buying a new one.
Post script - if i find it has failed anyone know a cheap supplier of them . It has a green and white wire and orange silicone cap.

 

[Rappey]

Ebay. Can buy all parts from ebay, often around £10 per part

 

[peteK]

You can test by connecting to 12v but just briefly
as they are only 8v,or measure resistance at around 0.8 ohm.

 

[ltcom]

You can test by connecting to 12v but just briefly
as they are only 8v,or measure resistance at around 0.8 ohm.

Thanks for that information. As it was loose i am hoping that is the cause. Cant get much combustion with a big old gap is my thinking. Will test as you say.
Cant find them for the good old prices of £10 so hoping this on is still good.

 

[Rappey]

Prices have gone up. Still cheap though. I buy 2 then always got a spare ?
1PC 12V Ceramic Glow Plug Air Diesel Parking Heater Part For Boat Car Truck UK | eBay

 

[penfold]

I like to treat complicated machinery from china as a loosely assembled kit of parts; sometimes I am pleasantly surprised that it's well assembled, sometimes not.

I had error E03. Failed glow plug message. Voltage was good. But when i took unit apart, the glow plug was LOOSE. Hoping that is the problem. Have not had time to test the plug yet. So moral is look at it before buying a new one.
Post script - if i find it has failed anyone know a cheap supplier of them . It has a green and white wire and orange silicone cap.

 

[Kelpie]

How long do the plugs seem to last? Just wondering about getting a spare at some point (and where from- I'm not in the UK at the moment)

 

[V1701]

I like to treat complicated machinery from china as a loosely assembled kit of parts; sometimes I am pleasantly surprised that it's well assembled, sometimes not.

That certainly used to be the case with their motorbikes as well, has to be said they are getting better though...

 

[ltcom]

How long do the plugs seem to last? Just wondering about getting a spare at some point (and where from- I'm not in the UK at the moment)

If mine is still ok that is over a year of use. Others have had better.

 

[madabouttheboat]

I’m on four years with original plug and no faults or breakdowns.