Wallas diesel hob/cabin heater

[zoidberg]

I've just come home from a 'show' and been impressed by one of those things mentioned above. It's now a candidate for retro-fitting...

Some of us out there will have some experience of the things. Care to share...?

 

[simonfraser]

like this ?

 

[zoidberg]

That's the thing.

 

[roaringgirl]

We have one
I really like the fact that we're not reliant on gas - for safety and for obtainability on our cicumnavigation, but it hasn't been trouble-free, and I'm planning to attempt an induction stove instead in a couple of months. For the cost of that Wallas, you could buy a lot of lithium batteries to power an induction stove.

 

[fredrussell]

I seem to recall a few forumites having problems with failed circuit boards - parts made of unobtainium, or at least very expensive it turned out. Definitely wait for others to confirm though, no personal experience here at all.

 

[roaringgirl]

The circuit board is about the only thing that hasn't failed - I've replaced heat sensors, flame sensors, fuel lines, solenoids, many bits of wiring, exhausts and glow plugs.

 

[simonfraser]

I’ve just replaced the fuel pump after one year, recon about 150 on / offs
previous 20+ yr old one had a gummed up wick and needed a new glow coil when I bought the boat, faultless for the next 4 yrs I had that one

the fan for the heater lid is v noisy, ok as a heater backup

considered an induction stove, would not heat the boat

 

[roaringgirl]

I'm still on the original fuel pump. We live on board and have been using it every day for 2 years. What fuel are you using?

 

[zoidberg]

I'm still on the original fuel pump. We live on board and have been using it every day for 2 years. What fuel are you using?

What does one do for 'pan clamps'.... if anything?

 

[simonfraser]

I'm still on the original fuel pump. We live on board and have been using it every day for 2 years. What fuel are you using?

road diesel, could just be unlucky, 2 yr warranty so no cost
but do now have a spare pump and spare glow plug

 

[simonfraser]

What does one do for 'pan clamps'.... if anything?

pot holder ?

 

[zoidberg]

Now that's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that....?

 

[simonfraser]

I Google just about everything ?

 

[npf1]

If anyone’s interested, I’m planning on removing a wallas stove (oven and hob) from my boat over the winter. In fantastic condition (hardly used) with all accessories. Can be seen running before it is removed.

 

[roaringgirl]

If anyone’s interested, I’m planning on removing a wallas stove (oven and hob) from my boat over the winter. In fantastic condition (hardly used) with all accessories. Can be seen running before it is removed.

I don't want it, but I recommend videoing it running before you remove it. It may help you with resale!

 

[billyfish]

If anyone’s interested, I’m planning on removing a wallas stove (oven and hob) from my boat over the winter. In fantastic condition (hardly used) with all accessories. Can be seen running before it is removed.

I could be interested. How much where