Ebespacher running overnight when sleeping on board

D3B

D3B

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Is it a good idea or might I get possibly get poisoned by fumes?
This will be tomorrow night so I anticipate falling asleep quite easily after New Year celebrations.... /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Also is it safe to run it when travelling...I shall only be doing 6kts conforming with the speed limit /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif and would like a warm and toasty cabin on arrival....

Ta

D3B
 
I often so both the above

Running at a slow speed - I Found after a season there's a slight yellow stain behind the exhaust outlet - nothing a 2 min compound didn't sort out

As for running at night - i've never had a problem but always a good idea to have a C02 detector. Sure if it kill's you it's hardly gonna p1ss you off - you'll be dead
 
Do both, never had a problem but fit a CO2 detector as a safety measure.
Eberspachers were originally designed for use in Trucks to keep the drivers warm and snug overnight so shouldn't be a problem.
 
I'm sure you both mean a CO (carbon monoxide) detector -but yes good advice and always religiously check that nothing (eg fender if it came loose boat moved etc.) can obscure the exhaust - at least I'm here to pass on the advice - alarm scared me senseless (early evening- fender had flipped over the side unnoticed and was just resting over the exhaust) - the CO detector could have saved my life!
 
If it's working as it should, all fumes vent outside precisely so that it can be used overnight. Only a problem if the exhaust or combustion chamber leak.

BTW, CO is more of a problem than CO2. CO2 can only suffocate you, so you simply open the hatch & get better. CO poisons you & I don't think there is any antidote once your lips go blue . . .
 
I have often wondered about this too. I try to avoid using ours when underway, or when asleep because I am very nervous of it - not just gases but in case it actually causes a fire. I certainly wouldnt leave it running with the boat unattended for the same reason.
 
Noise can be a problem unless you are sufficiently anaethatised but New Years Eve should be ok for that.

Assuming the unit is in good order and not leaking combustion gasses I would not have thought there was a problem.

Beware of where the exhaust is I have seen severe damage to the side of a boat when a fender was left over the exhaust and caught fire scorching the hull.
 
Ours runs when needed running at sea but not at night unless we are off shore power. On Shore Power I prefer an Oil filled radiator in the saloon rather than running the Webo. I do have a neighbour and fellow forum member that runs his Webo at night and has for years without isuue.

As Searush has eluded to the real danger is a cracked exhaust/combustion chamber leak.

If you are off to The Shipwreck we and some other forumites will be there
 
I was thinking about servicing my Mikuni (same sort of device) its a bit smelly. Does anyone know how difficult it is to do it yourself? I see they sell service kits.

Cheers

D
 
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BTW, CO is more of a problem than CO2. CO2 can only suffocate you, so you simply open the hatch & get better. CO poisons you & I don't think there is any antidote once your lips go blue . . .

[/ QUOTE ]Yep... except CO poisoning turns your lips pink, not blue.. unlike CO2...
 
Sorry meant CO of course.
Good tip is to fix some high viz tape on the handrail over the position of the exhaust outlet to ensure a fender is never tied on in this position.
 
Doug

Lorry drivers refer to these as night heaters, as it keeps sleeper cabs warm through the night, and this is by far Eberspachers' biggest market, so a well maintained unit is doing the job for which it was intended.

As for using it on the move, there is absolutely no problem with this, I have used mine on many occasions at all speeds without problems.

Neil
 
Dead easy to service but you will get dirty!
Is it an air blower or water one?
I have an MX40 and clean it out once a year.
PM if you want more details and ill see if I can concoct some guidance

Julian
 
Re: Eberspacher running overnight when sleeping on board

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when fitted to trucks they are not in an enclosed box (IE boat), but open to atmosphere

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Sorry, thats not exactly right!

I had an eberspacher fitted to my truck about 10yrs ago, and it was encased exactly the same as the one we fitted to our boat 3 yrs ago and fitted inside the cab, underneath the passanger seat.

Cheers

Al.
 
Hi Dougie,
I agree yes to both.

My uncle used to work for Eberspacher(now retired), he supplied and fitted a unit in our Rinker Cuddy in 2004. HE always said there was no problem for us to use it through the night or while under way. And we did both. Most nights we stayed on the boat, which was about every second weekend, we would keep it on all night, it had a thermostat sensor fitted so we'd just set it too the heat we'd want.

We also had a 14 day timer, we would set it too come on 1hr before we arrived at the boat during the winter months.
I used to do that with my truck, it was brilliant turning up at the farm where I kept it, to a lovely warm cab! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You don't have anything to worry about, keep it on down low, while you're in the pub, and the boat will be lovely and warm for you returning. Have a great night.

Cheers

Al.
 
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