Retrofitting Heating System

If your requirements can be met by something smaller (capacity or measures?), a google search might bring a smaller device up. You'll have to decide if flush mount, too

Adaptors to connect ducting are avaiable - google finds many.
 
Out of interest because I am in a similar situation would a (webasto etc) radiator connected to the thermostat housing much like a calorifier not work?
 
Stats007 said:
No - because as I keep saying - I don't want a diesel heater.
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That's not exactly what you said. You said you did not want a Wallas or Webasto due to cost. Someone has given you an alternative diesel heater that may be more affordable, so maybe an acknowledgment of their kind suggestion, even if you are not interested, would be a more suitable answer.
 
neale said:
That's not exactly what you said. You said you did not want a Wallas or Webasto due to cost. Someone has given you an alternative diesel heater that may be more affordable, so maybe an acknowledgment of their kind suggestion, even if you are not interested, would be a more suitable answer.
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Pretty sure post #12 makes it clear :rolleyes:.
 
BruceK said:
Out of interest because I am in a similar situation would a (webasto etc) radiator connected to the thermostat housing much like a calorifier not work?
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You could fit a fuel burning water (coolant) heater that will enable hot water, radiators etc. - just like the engine. It will however be a lot slower than a direct air heater because this use 2-3 minutes to deliver hot air. The water heater will even see a lot heat loss as it will work to heat everything in touch with the water jacket
 
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Stats007 said:
Pretty sure post #12 makes it clear :rolleyes:.
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Not really, post 12 contradicts post 1. That leaves those that are trying to help just a little confused. 'Not really, due to cost' is quite different to 'I don't want a diesel heater'. Perhaps you should have been more clear in your opening post. Anyway, good luck with it.
 
Stats007 said:
It doesn't contradict it; you're being pedantic and not contributing anything to this thread at all :sleeping:.
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Well, in my view, you've received some very good suggestions, all of which you've dismissed so, IMHO, we might as well close this thread!! :encouragement:
 
Stats007 said:
Something like this:

http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/all-in-one-compact-car-heater-with-vents-and-valve
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To try and help answer your question, (rather than telling you you're asking the wrong one!), I fitted a heater similar to the one you've posted a link to. Mine is a Webasto Madera 8, an 8kw version that is effectively twice the width of the one you've shown in your link and has 4 outlets.

Depending on your space availability I would go for the biggest (and highest kw output) you can physically fit, because despite the nominal 8kw output of mine it doesn't cook us like I expected it would, (ours is a 33ft boat) despite me fitting an 89 deg thermostat to the engine that runs it, to increase the delta T across the heater matrix, a trick that has worked very effectively for me in the past on cars.
It does work OK though and is very welcome on early spring and late autumn runs. It really extends the comfortable cruising season for us and is well worth doing.

The price of the unit you have linked to is very reasonable in my view, but as you've discovered there are a number of suppliers who sell similar heater blower matrices including Kuranda marine and Webasto amongst others, they may be worth checking out for comparison. (I found that although Webasto do make and sell water matrices they're really hard to get information on, so usually best to talk to a Webasto dealer). I think you'll find the unit you've found is the most reasonably priced amongst them.

Good luck with your search.
 
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Thanks - I saw the Madera series in the SVB catalogue I have. My only query would be that they don't look like they have a sealed inlet duct?

The Isotherm Air Heater is also another consideration.
 
I think you're right, they probably don't have a sealed inlet duct. I think the inlet is from either side at the back but not sure if they have facility for fitting a hose on.
It's been a few years since I fitted mine, and I haven't seen it since as it's fitted behind the plinth in the galley, to blow out over the floor / your feet.
 
From the photos the fans are exposed so work fine for your installation. Mine will be in the engine bay and I don't want to blow fumes into the cockpit.
 
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