Good Value Boat heaters

I've had my one running all afternoon in my workshop without a hiccup, using kerosene, which is what I will use on the boat too. From a cold 5oC it had the workshop up to 16oC in about 30minutes even with the door wide open where the exhaust was blowing out.

I note the tank has a place to position a draw off (fitting is supplied), but I intend to mount the filter to the cap as this eliminates any possibility of a leak.
 
superheat6k said:
I've had my one running all afternoon in my workshop without a hiccup, using kerosene, which is what I will use on the boat too. From a cold 5oC it had the workshop up to 16oC in about 30minutes even with the door wide open where the exhaust was blowing out.

I note the tank has a place to position a draw off (fitting is supplied), but I intend to mount the filter to the cap as this eliminates any possibility of a leak.
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Sounds good...…. Just waiting for mine to arrive

Dennis
 
superheat6k said:
I've had my one running all afternoon in my workshop without a hiccup, using kerosene, which is what I will use on the boat too. From a cold 5oC it had the workshop up to 16oC in about 30minutes even with the door wide open where the exhaust was blowing out.

I note the tank has a place to position a draw off (fitting is supplied), but I intend to mount the filter to the cap as this eliminates any possibility of a leak.
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I used the fitting on the tank, drilled a 7mm hole and threaded some lockwire up through the filler and slid the fitting down the wire, with both O rings in place and the nut nipped it was fine.
 
Bigplumbs said:
Sounds good...…. Just waiting for mine to arrive

Dennis
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I feel guilty your's didn't arrive. Apart from a damp box and no pin code mine is just fine.

I have built the mounting for it today and once the various sellers return from their Christmas hols all the bits for the ducting, hull fitting, etc are ready to order.

I am thinking of buying a second for spare parts provision - I can't believe these are so cheap !
 
superheat6k said:
I feel guilty your's didn't arrive. Apart from a damp box and no pin code mine is just fine.

I have built the mounting for it today and once the various sellers return from their Christmas hols all the bits for the ducting, hull fitting, etc are ready to order.

I am thinking of buying a second for spare parts provision - I can't believe these are so cheap !
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Is yours a 2 or 5kW version Trev?
 
For anyone looking for a good CO2 gastight exhaust for the Chinese heater here is a quality S/S 24mm from Southern Lasers of Chard in Somerset cost £37-50. they do the through hull fitting as well1-s-l1600 silencer3.jpg2-s-l1600 silencer 2.jpg
 
TOKOLOSHI said:
For anyone looking for a good CO2 gastight exhaust for the Chinese heater here is a quality S/S 24mm from Southern Lasers of Chard in Somerset cost £37-50. they do the through hull fitting as wellView attachment 75006View attachment 75007
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A really interesting thread, I’ve been idly thinking about fitting a second heater to our boat for the front cabins, this looks ideal. And at those prices there’s little to lose, especially being able to get the UK made silencer. Now I need to decide whether to install a small fuel tank just to run this heater, plumbing into the main fuel tanks will be a right faff.
 
longjohnsilver said:
A really interesting thread, I’ve been idly thinking about fitting a second heater to our boat for the front cabins, this looks ideal. And at those prices there’s little to lose, especially being able to get the UK made silencer. Now I need to decide whether to install a small fuel tank just to run this heater, plumbing into the main fuel tanks will be a right faff.
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Outboard fuel tank are safe to use. Just check what connection to the heater is required by insurer?
 
Mexican said:
Got an Eber d2 - does anyone know if I can use existing mount/pump/exhaust etc if swapped over for the 5kw version?
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The common exhaust sizes are 22 and 24mm. The 5kW has a 22mm exhaust outlet. The mount looks identical. I would use the pump they supply, although the Beer pump may be just fine. The main air inlet and outlet are 75mm, and you must provide a full air flow capability, so if your D2 has 60mm ducting you may need to increase at least one outlet to 75 - 80mm with at least one non closeable outlet.
 
Could not sleep...……………. So thought I would check on the heater and the tracking information told me the following which is encouraging

Your item has reached Chelmsford Mail Centre and will now be sent to your local delivery office.
 
Bigplumbs said:
Could not sleep...……………. So thought I would check on the heater and the tracking information told me the following which is encouraging

Your item has reached Chelmsford Mail Centre and will now be sent to your local delivery office.
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Was you cold
 
Exciting tracking information

Your Item was received by Ipswich DO on 31-12-2018 and is now due for delivery today.
 
The Benefits of CCTV...……………… Look who just turned up...……. and handed something to her indoors...…. I wonder what that could be


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