Ebberspatcher/dry air

[mad_boater]

I wonder if anyone has the same problem with very dry air when they have the Ebberspatcher on?.After a while we both complain of sore eyes.Its not a problem with the air intake although I did have that problem when I first bought the boat.The previous owner had not sealed the exhaust pipe on with exhaust paste thus filling the boat with toxic fumes with the intake being right next to the exhaust(nice).Anyone got any ideas how to stop the dry eyes problem?

 

[Wiggo]

If you can believe it, SWMBO has, from time to time, accused me of snoring after having had the odd snifter while aboard. In extreme circumstances, she has been known to elbow me in the ribs and make me go and sleep in the saloon!

In such circumstances, I have noticed that the very dry air from the Eberspacher dries my nose and throat, making the problem worse. In such cases, I simply place a bowl of water on the step just in front of the main air outlet in the saloon, and the problem goes away. On a cold night with the heater going full belt, it can probably evaporate half a pint of water from the bowl...

 

[mad_boater]

If you can believe it, SWMBO has, from time to time, accused me of snoring after having had the odd snifter while aboard. In extreme circumstances, she has been known to elbow me in the ribs and make me go and sleep in the saloon!

In such circumstances, I have noticed that the very dry air from the Eberspacher dries my nose and throat, making the problem worse. In such cases, I simply place a bowl of water on the step just in front of the main air outlet in the saloon, and the problem goes away. On a cold night with the heater going full belt, it can probably evaporate half a pint of water from the bowl...

Sounds like a good idea thanks

 

[Spi D]

When the heater is fitted to take in all air from the outside it will produce very dry air. When blowing it in it will replace the humid air, by forcing it out. Nice if you want dry, but...

Consider to make it reuse some of the cabin air for the heating circuit and you'll have more humidity. And save on the fuel since the heat will stay inside the hot air circuit.

 

[Wiggo]

Good point, but easier said than done in many instances...

 

[Spi D]

Oh yes, but in other instances quite easy.

As a matter of fact some burners have the thermostat built in and sense the room temp by checking the air coming into the burner.

Common in cabin heating in trucks and busses etc.

 

[mad_boater]

Oh yes, but in other instances quite easy.

As a matter of fact some burners have the thermostat built in and sense the room temp by checking the air coming into the burner.

Common in cabin heating in trucks and busses etc.

Mine is in the lazerette and would require extensive pipework.Think I will try the bowl of water route first.