The heater I purchased appears be unavailable at the time of writing this, so here's a few others for your consideration. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-5KW-LCD-Air-Diesel-Fuel-Heater-Planar-for-Boats-Car-Trucks-Campervans-UK/184427293809?hash=item2af0b92c71:g:TtcAAOSwGJVfThJE www.ebay.co.uk/i/184438010326 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363235354340
I am fitting mine in my workshop tomorrow so seeing your video today is very fortuitous. As well as a new battery I have also bought a CTEK battery maintenance unit to keep the battery up to charge and a Carbon Monoxide alarm just to be on the safe side
I have that exact same unit and have been using it to heat my camper for the last 2 years with no problems. (knock on wood) The one I have is the 8 KW unit. the number you put out, "2 what ever that is", is the frequency the pump works at. I keep mine at 1.4 the lowest setting possible and it heats me out of my camper when the temp is in the 50's F. Amazon has the heater in stock as of 11/22.
I put one in my workshop about a month ago and it gets the place nice and warm - quite noisy though but better warm than be able to hear the radio. My workshop is much smaller than yours. I used some Hawk White plumbing sealant on my joints.
Your heater installation needs to be lifted of the floor so the exhaust runs downhill. If you get any nonstarts it will fill the exhaust full of diesel. You also needed to use the controls to prime the diesel before initial startup.
Hi Tony, yes but it does a damn fine, 30 mins of full power then I drop it to min for a bit, depends on the outside temp. I always end up warm though. 👍
Was doubting if my 5kW heater would be strong enough to heat my garage (roughly 18m2), but seeing you heat that huge space with the same heater I'm starting to feel more confident ;-)
@@GTWoodshop Awesome, thanks for your quick reply. Only have to check for the right location to put it. In short until now I found out it should have a max 1m (3ft) fuel line and the pump should be in a 30-45 degree angle, flow direction facing up. Mine has a separate tank (15L) as I want to mix in waste oil in a 2:1 ratio (diesel/oil).
I used one of these for the first time last weekend. The fuel pump did not "click", it resonated with the metal case and made a sound like an East German Stasi agent knocking on your door at two a.m. to take you downtown to "answer a few questions". I have to get in there and try to quiet it down. It is almost unusable as is. It works like a champ making heat, though.
Excellent product review! I can't wait to utilize this item for my ice shack! And other projects!!!! I figure the easiest way to travel if you needed that heater flat, you could bring a jerry can! So many uses! Awesome work!
Good video outlining the pros and cons of the heater. If you haven‘t already installed a carbon monoxide alarm ( now mandatory in Scotland) I would suggest you do.
Just discovered your channel. Great video on the heater. Your video was suggested by youtube since i've watched many videos about this very heater. I've learned that the power setting of the heater is measured by hz. In other words, power setting 2hz would have the fuel pump to pump twice each second. You can hear the pump clicking (pumping) in the background. I believe it can go upto 5.4hz. On another video, they tested and said it would work around 11 hours on a full tank of fuel at 5.4hz power. Incredible little heater, enjoy.
This is the difference between old world thinking and new. Someone finds a warehouse full of old computer cases, in America, they get a big truck and haul them off to the landfill or recycler. In China they say: "wonder what we could do with all that?"
Hi Stuart, I tried two PSU's, one 10 amp, lasted a couple of months, one 20 amp, lasted about 9 months. Battery so far about 12 months. Maybe they we're two cheap??
If mains power fails, the heater will experience sudden shutoff rather than phased cool down as it is designed to do to avoid failure. A battery or UPS is better to prolong its life, I think.
good informative video, i was wondering! a lot of heat still goes out the exhaust, what if you installed a 2 or 3 inch diameter verticle flue! with a reducer at the bottom, as the exhaust gases enter the larger pipe, the will slow down and transfer the heat to the pipe, which then radiates into the room.. hope that made sense, and might be quiter outside, exiting a larger pipe..
Hi Alden, yes good point. I've been told someone even made a home water heater that the exhaust pipe went through. It is wasted energy though you're right. 👍
Great video! I am looking for a way to heat my 14x40ft insulated wood building. This winter the temperatures dip down into the mid/low 20s Fahrenheit. Do you think a diesel heater will sufficiently heat my shop? Thanks man!
I'm about to have my single garage converted into a fully insulated workshop, so I am planning to buy one of these heaters. But I'm concerned about running the exhaust through the wall as, without adequate protection, it will melt the insulation. As you are working in a combustible building, cold you tell me how you dealt with this problem, please?
Hi Clive, yes I am, I've piped mine through 18mm ply, rockwall insulation and then through loglap / Cedar Shingle. In both cases I've used ordinary kitchen tin foil wrapped around the pipe and scrunched in the hole. Worked a treat for nearly 5 yrs. 👍
Hi Blackdog, yes you could, but you would have to site it in a waterproof enclosure, and yes the battery could be charged by solar. On the downside you would not recalim heat from the exhaust. 👍
Thanks for the video. Almost one year on, with the temps beginning to drop again, are you still happy with this heater? I'm seriously considering one of these for my shed. Many thanks
Hi Stirfry, I fired her again again a few weeks ago to take the chill off. There's a wonderful warming feeling just hearing it running in the background, and 30 mins later I'm turning it down. Works a treat, no maintenance. Yes indeed I would do it again. 👍
@@GTWoodshop Thanks for clarifying. I was just thinking to wrap it in the exhaust heat proof wrap and stick it straight through. It’s only one layer of red brick. Do you think it will be okay? Thanks
hello i have a question , i want to get one of this unit soon ,now when you are wire up the 12v power on the battery can i not use a 12v power supply instead of a battery. thank you .
Is this unit safe near dust (woodworking particles)? They, like custard powder, en masse, can cause an explosion. On a cheerier note, how is it performing a year on?🤔✌️👍🤞
Perhaps add some comments on how hot the heat is coming out, as well as hiw ling it takes to heat your shop.Also some comments on how much fuel it uses over a period of time, would be helpful for viewers.
The exhaust is not connected properly. The heater needs to be raised and moved next to the hole in the wall using only one exhaust hose. The exhaust hose should always angle down & never have a spot where fuel can pool.
Hi mate have the same issue for my son in his log cabin atm oil filled radiator ( £120) pm I'm looking for something else just wondered how load the heater was
Hi Hull, if you add extra foam on the pump mount to dampen the ticking noise then it's no more than 12" fan or blow heater would make. In fact once you're accustomed it's quite comforting. 👍
Bought this very unit, and it leaked diesel from the inlet on the body itself (not underneath) but directly where it gets injected in. Currently waiting for a replacement. Can concur the jubilee clips are useless, and also observed there were none on the fuel line, not sure it's really needed? This model also lacks a muffler and from the little demo is quite loud.
Hi Lee, sorry to hear you got one of the few faulty units that 've heard about. Its a shame a few parts of the unit / build let it down but for the money I still think its worth while with a few mods. I can confirm the muffler makes a lot of difference, mine is almost silent with the muffler on. Hope you get your replacement soon. 👍
Hi Crouton, thank you. My Shop is 10mtr x 5mtrs, I turn the heater on first thing to around 4 - 4.5hz for around 30mins. That takes the chill off enough so I can start work. If its a really cold day I'll leave it on the minimum for a while, Sometimes I need to give it around boost in the afternoon but a lot of the time the machines help maintain the temp. 👍
@@GTWoodshop Thanks so much for the reply!! I have a 5th wheel RV I'm living in full time that is just over 400 square feet, which, if I'm doing my math correctly, is almost 13 square meters less than your shop. I was just curious how adequate this unit might be. My thought was to set one of these up outside and pipe the air into the RV with insulated duct, therefore eliminating the noise and carbon monoxide concerns. I'm in an off grid location, and while diesel is more expensive than propane here, the electricity required to power my furnace is more than this unit draws. I could then alternate between propane during the day (when the sun is out and producing more power than my batteries need), and this unit at night with less draw on the batteries and dry heat. I can also use a wall mounted propane heater that doesn't require any electricity, but then I'd have to deal with condensation issues. I may end up doing all three, just to have options and redundancy in case one system goes down. Anyway, thank you again for your reply! I've also watched your modifications/improvements video... Fantastic info!! 👍👍
How come in a shop setting like this nobody ever runs the outlet pipe into a drum or barrel before the wall to catch all the heat you can lots of wasted btu going out the wall
Hi Kennyo, I tried to do something similar with an extended exhaust pipe but it caused problems. I wondered if I extended the pipe size to maybe 50mm?? maybe it would work. My idea was to run a pipe along one wall and then out at the other end. 👍
Do you get any damp concerns heating the air from inside? I am considering a similar installation but have been told the air should be drawn from outside.
Hi Gareth, I have heard lots of people say you must feed the burner with Air from out so it has plenty of Oxygene to burn. I haven't done that, both Air intakes are inside the Shed. I have no issues running it at all, so far. Very pleased with it.
@@GTWoodshop I think the other reason for having inlet outside is that when it's inside it will cause a small vacuum sucking cold air into the building. I think the effect would be minor but on a building that's not air tight you might notice a draft
Hi Bachir, I think its a great little heater and would be capable of heating a small apartment, but I would mount it outside to reduce the noise inside I think.
Great video. I see the exhaust went out of the workshop through the wall. Is the wall wooden, if so how did you protect the wooden wall from the exhaust heat.
Hi Michael, thank you. Yes it is a wooden wall, so I drilled the hole about 50mm larger than the exhaust and used 'Tin Foil as a gap filler and insulator, wrapped around the pipe multiple times along with scrunched up pieces to fill it up.
Impressed by your modifications, and the heater seems suitable for heating a workshop area I use as a brewery. I'm fixing insulation and lining the walls, preparing to have it completed before Autumn. Anyway I've ordered one from your link at Amazon £84.14p. Thanks again.
@@GTWoodshop ahhhhh it's to cold to knob about with that, just take out the fuse and wire in a bit of un insulated cable! added warmth and light :) also... don't do that. sometimes there is too much warmth and light. plus the wife may moan abit when you set light to the ranch.
3:25 these filters are funny. air goes around the foam not thru it. i dont know how the manufacturer though the air will be cleaned or what is purpose of this.
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Just out of interest on the heat output side is there any smell of diesel at all ? Also does anyone know if these can run on bio diesel or cooking oil ?
Hi Ian, I've not experienced any smell of diesel in the four I've owned. As to different fuel types I've no experience of trying different types, sorry. 👍
Hmmmm.......do I invest in yet another heater to take the chill off........not very impressed at the big 12 volt battery need.........I didn't see any reference to the amps for a 12 volt power supply as I prefer a 220 volt wall socket supply.......if it won't run on a 4 mp battery charger ....I'm outta here. BTW.....good review well presented.
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Hi Shaun, in a smaller space absolutely, in my space it seems to be quite happy pulling air from inside. Probably because I'm in and out all day letting in oxygen each time. 👍
Just a recommendation, land a 20amp dc power supply from Amazon. They are inexpensive and you can adjust the voltage a bit. Power it with your ac outlet on the wall and call it done. Just a thought. Looking at doing one of the 5kw heaters for my garage and this is how I will power mine, I have a handful of the power supplies sitting around from other projects.
@@wadebrewer7212 Hi Wade, I did run it on a 20amp PSU for a few months but it failed in what I thought was a short period of time. I've had a Diesel Heater running off a battery for more than 2yrs without issue. I feel safer with the battery. I'm planning on install a solar panel to charge the battery form as well. Hope the install goes well.
We all want to keep warm, especially in the current financial crisis, but a carbon monoxide detector is crucial when doing a DIY fitment of a Chinese diesel heater. It can be seen that a lot of mistakes can be made when fitting these heaters, but don't forget carbon monoxide is a silent killer and many folks have become its victim. You can get a decent one at Screw fix for about £20, it could save your life.
HI Neil, if you watch the 2nd vid you'll see I've moved the heater and mounted it on a bracket on the wall, with the Air intake pipe pointing to the left side of the heater just taking air in from inside the workshop. As its such a big space I'm not worried about Oxygen levels. If it was in a much smaller space or in a van for example I would have routed it outside. 👍
Hi, I’ve just fired my heater up for the 1st time, I was surprised how much smoke came from the exhaust outlet, do you have to go through the prime sequence every time you use it?
@@neilhopkins8673 Hi Neil, absolutely not and that's where all the smoke came from, unburnt fuel from priming in the firing chamber. IT should be much less and clearer next time. Congrats mate. 👍😎
Full stop. Is it just me? Or is the price of electricity actually higher than the cost of fossil fuels? Is this really happening now in 2022? Did everyone forget that electricity was supposed to be cheap and fossil fuels or the ones are supposed to be expensive relatively speaking to gasoline diesel propane or any other hydrocarbon fuels? How the heck did we get here?!
The diesel pump should be ran at a 45° angle with the input lower than the output there's a reason for this it keeps you from burning up all the diesel faster. Trust me it will work. Also that exhaust going through that drywall right there is a no-no that shit gets up to about 275 300°you better make that hole bigger and you better put fireproof insulation all around that damn thing. Just start thinking smarter
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Thank you!
I love your evangelical, posh way of speaking. Hope the heater still sees service.
I'm keeping that one, thank you. 😁😁👍👍
In a dusty environment I would highly recommend a filter of sort at the intake, as the dust will fuse onto the casing
HI Ricky, good advice thank you. 👍
I am fitting mine in my workshop tomorrow so seeing your video today is very fortuitous. As well as a new battery I have also bought a CTEK battery maintenance unit to keep the battery up to charge and a Carbon Monoxide alarm just to be on the safe side
Hi Matthew, hope it goes well, as per the vid these units are not without their teething issues. 👍👍
That little hanger for the exhaust is excellent.
😁👍
This gentleman is brilliant. Absolutely hilarious from my American standpoint - yet super informative. Jubilee clips = hose clamps (USA)
Why thank you kind sir, one does ones best. 😁👍
I have that exact same unit and have been using it to heat my camper for the last 2 years with no problems. (knock on wood)
The one I have is the 8 KW unit. the number you put out, "2 what ever that is", is the frequency the pump works at. I keep mine at 1.4 the lowest setting possible and it heats me out of my camper when the temp is in the 50's F.
Amazon has the heater in stock as of 11/22.
I know it is a year later but there is a prime function on these by pressing two of the buttons on the controller prior to firing it up.
I would raise the unit above the exhaust exit otherwise you may get a build up of condensation in the exhaust pipe.
I put one in my workshop about a month ago and it gets the place nice and warm - quite noisy though but better warm than be able to hear the radio. My workshop is much smaller than yours. I used some Hawk White plumbing sealant on my joints.
Hi Richard, yea its the pump that gets me.
Your heater installation needs to be lifted of the floor so the exhaust runs downhill. If you get any nonstarts it will fill the exhaust full of diesel. You also needed to use the controls to prime the diesel before initial startup.
Isn't that exaust hose a little bit too close to installation wires? It surely gets hot...
Great job on the heater ,i think i might put that type in my stepvan ,,thank you for sharing ,big hugs from MN
Hi Dan, do it, they're awesome. 👍
thats a big area for that little thing to heat. very cool
Hi Tony, yes but it does a damn fine, 30 mins of full power then I drop it to min for a bit, depends on the outside temp. I always end up warm though. 👍
The muffler is suppose to be the lowest point in the exhaust. The way you have it is going to cause moisture error codes
Was doubting if my 5kW heater would be strong enough to heat my garage (roughly 18m2), but seeing you heat that huge space with the same heater I'm starting to feel more confident ;-)
No problems at all Mischa
@@GTWoodshop Awesome, thanks for your quick reply. Only have to check for the right location to put it. In short until now I found out it should have a max 1m (3ft) fuel line and the pump should be in a 30-45 degree angle, flow direction facing up. Mine has a separate tank (15L) as I want to mix in waste oil in a 2:1 ratio (diesel/oil).
Your video helped me to get it working!
I have this unit. I haven't hooked it up yet. Hopefully the next couple days
I'm going to use on of these to heat my small 700SF condo. All I have now is electric heat.
Sounds like a good idea CB, just have to silence the pump.
I used one of these for the first time last weekend. The fuel pump did not "click", it resonated with the metal case and made a sound like an East German Stasi agent knocking on your door at two a.m. to take you downtown to "answer a few questions". I have to get in there and try to quiet it down. It is almost unusable as is. It works like a champ making heat, though.
Hi Mumblix, top description, although I've never experienced that I agree the pump click does resonate, badly. 👍
Did you copy and paste that from the other video or did you say the same thing on multiple posts?
@@SgtCpt I did it twice. Who the hell are you, a retired Stasi agent?
@@MumblixDid you grow up in East Germany in the 1970's 😆
Excellent product review! I can't wait to utilize this item for my ice shack! And other projects!!!! I figure the easiest way to travel if you needed that heater flat, you could bring a jerry can! So many uses! Awesome work!
Thanks NAthan. 👍
If you swop your corrugated air inletflow pipe for one with a smooth interior,you will get a better air flow,and a better burn.👍🏾
Hi Soggz, appreciate the info, thanks. 👍
Thanks for the informative video.
Great video I just installed one in my mobile detail van work good let's see how it keep up Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Cebas, awesome. Toasty warm from here on in. 👍
@@GTWoodshop good 😊 i just looked outside at my van...it snow ❄ here my windshield all clair can't wait to feel what it feels like inside lol
Good video outlining the pros and cons of the heater. If you haven‘t already installed a carbon monoxide alarm ( now mandatory in Scotland) I would suggest you do.
Hi K (that's a bit Men in Black), thank you. Oh yes, that went in before the heater, that stuff kills quicker than my jokes at the Dinner Table. 😁👍
I came up with a solution to the clicking from the fuel pump, lay or wrap sound deadening material in area then install cover..
Hi Grant, thank you, top idea. 👍
Very helpful and explainable
Thanks for sharing 👌 👍 THANKS
My pleasure Ted. 👍
A diesel furnace would be a better description than engine bud.👍
Heat is not needed in Florida very often but A/C that may be a video coming this summer lol Good stuff.
Hi FBW, I bet constant heat has its draw backs as well. 👍👌
Hold down the up and down arrow buttons on the control panel to prime the unit.
Great stuff, thanks :)
Sounds like a grandfather clock...lol (I'm looking to buy one myself for my shop).....John (west coast, Can.)
Jubilee clips = Hose clamps (those of us across the pond)
Just discovered your channel. Great video on the heater. Your video was suggested by youtube since i've watched many videos about this very heater. I've learned that the power setting of the heater is measured by hz. In other words, power setting 2hz would have the fuel pump to pump twice each second. You can hear the pump clicking (pumping) in the background. I believe it can go upto 5.4hz. On another video, they tested and said it would work around 11 hours on a full tank of fuel at 5.4hz power. Incredible little heater, enjoy.
Hi Oguzhan, thank you. 👍
This is the difference between old world thinking and new. Someone finds a warehouse full of old computer cases, in America, they get a big truck and haul them off to the landfill or recycler. In China they say: "wonder what we could do with all that?"
You should run it off a 240v - 12v power supply. You can get a 30amp converter on Amazon for like £16.
Hi Stuart, I tried two PSU's, one 10 amp, lasted a couple of months, one 20 amp, lasted about 9 months. Battery so far about 12 months. Maybe they we're two cheap??
@@GTWoodshop how you keeping it topped up ?
If mains power fails, the heater will experience sudden shutoff rather than phased cool down as it is designed to do to avoid failure. A battery or UPS is better to prolong its life, I think.
@@alastairstaunton7081 how would you set that up
good informative video, i was wondering! a lot of heat still goes out the exhaust, what if you installed a 2 or 3 inch diameter verticle flue! with a reducer at the bottom, as the exhaust gases enter the larger pipe, the will slow down and transfer the heat to the pipe, which then radiates into the room.. hope that made sense, and might be quiter outside, exiting a larger pipe..
Hi Alden, yes good point. I've been told someone even made a home water heater that the exhaust pipe went through. It is wasted energy though you're right. 👍
Exhaust needs to be on a constant fall to out side to allow condensation to run out.
Hi Shaun, good point. Thanks 👍
Thank you for a great video. A question about the exhaust tube - is there a risk that it gets too hot, risking a fire when going through the wall?
Hi Marcus, I wrapped the exhaust in tin foil which seems to have done the trick, no fires for nearly two yrs. 👍👍
@@GTWoodshop Great - and thank's for your quick reply.
The powerlevel is the pulse per second of the fuel pump.
So at level 2 the engine is pulsing 2 times per second? That's neat.
I bought an AC to DC 15amp 12V cigarette connector to replace battery.
Hi Weng, thank you, I'll check it out.
i would suggest you also install a fuel filter inline
👍 Good call.
Great video! I am looking for a way to heat my 14x40ft insulated wood building. This winter the temperatures dip down into the mid/low 20s Fahrenheit. Do you think a diesel heater will sufficiently heat my shop? Thanks man!
Hi Clay, approx the same size as my workshop, 15 x 30 so absolutely. 👍
I'm about to have my single garage converted into a fully insulated workshop, so I am planning to buy one of these heaters.
But I'm concerned about running the exhaust through the wall as, without adequate protection, it will melt the insulation.
As you are working in a combustible building, cold you tell me how you dealt with this problem, please?
Hi Clive, yes I am, I've piped mine through 18mm ply, rockwall insulation and then through loglap / Cedar Shingle. In both cases I've used ordinary kitchen tin foil wrapped around the pipe and scrunched in the hole. Worked a treat for nearly 5 yrs. 👍
@@GTWoodshop Thank you for your advice! It sounds as if the exhaust pipe isn't as hot as I feared.
How about installing it on the outside and venting the heat in? What about a solar powered battery? This technology is all new to me.
Hi Blackdog, yes you could, but you would have to site it in a waterproof enclosure, and yes the battery could be charged by solar. On the downside you would not recalim heat from the exhaust. 👍
The unit seem to be mounted very close to the workshop wall and as such, would the intake fan at the rear suffer from lack of air?
Hi Robert, no, it has plenty of air. 👍
Thanks for the video. Almost one year on, with the temps beginning to drop again, are you still happy with this heater? I'm seriously considering one of these for my shed. Many thanks
Hi Stirfry, I fired her again again a few weeks ago to take the chill off. There's a wonderful warming feeling just hearing it running in the background, and 30 mins later I'm turning it down. Works a treat, no maintenance. Yes indeed I would do it again. 👍
@@GTWoodshop I'm sold! Thanks a million
Do you put the exhaust straight through the brick or is that any tube or insulation that you need to wrap around it?
Always Insulate, I drilled a larger hole and ran the exhaust tube inside an outer metal tube.
@@GTWoodshop Thanks for clarifying. I was just thinking to wrap it in the exhaust heat proof wrap and stick it straight through. It’s only one layer of red brick. Do you think it will be okay? Thanks
@@SumiteSCPSounds ok, just make sure nothing flammable next to it.
@@GTWoodshop cheers mate
When I try and prime it from my control panel, it just won’t do it, please help
Can you explain a bit more Andy, what won't it do exactly.?
hello i have a question , i want to get one of this unit soon ,now when you are wire up the 12v power on the battery can i not use a 12v power supply instead of a battery. thank you .
Hi Randy, sure you can. 👍
@GT Woodshop cheers thank you
its not like a diesel engine its more of a burn chamber like a pellet stove.
Understood. 👍
Is this unit safe near dust (woodworking particles)? They, like custard powder, en masse, can cause an explosion.
On a cheerier note, how is it performing a year on?🤔✌️👍🤞
Hi Muso, two yrs on still running like a trouper, heres the vid . ruclips.net/video/tsY3SWmKM2s/видео.html
@@GTWoodshop Thanks, good to know👍✌️😊
Perhaps add some comments on how hot the heat is coming out, as well as hiw ling it takes to heat your shop.Also some comments on how much fuel it uses over a period of time, would be helpful for viewers.
Hi Jamie some of those questions answered in my latest offering. ruclips.net/video/tsY3SWmKM2s/видео.html
The exhaust is not connected properly. The heater needs to be raised and moved next to the hole in the wall using only one exhaust hose. The exhaust hose should always angle down & never have a spot where fuel can pool.
Hi mate have the same issue for my son in his log cabin atm oil filled radiator ( £120) pm I'm looking for something else just wondered how load the heater was
Hi Hull, if you add extra foam on the pump mount to dampen the ticking noise then it's no more than 12" fan or blow heater would make. In fact once you're accustomed it's quite comforting. 👍
Bought this very unit, and it leaked diesel from the inlet on the body itself (not underneath) but directly where it gets injected in.
Currently waiting for a replacement.
Can concur the jubilee clips are useless, and also observed there were none on the fuel line, not sure it's really needed?
This model also lacks a muffler and from the little demo is quite loud.
Hi Lee, sorry to hear you got one of the few faulty units that 've heard about. Its a shame a few parts of the unit / build let it down but for the money I still think its worth while with a few mods. I can confirm the muffler makes a lot of difference, mine is almost silent with the muffler on. Hope you get your replacement soon. 👍
@@GTWoodshop replacement arrived today, and all good no leaks. Shed is nice and toasty ready for wife to use in the winter 👍
@@leegilbert7551 HI Lee, awesome news mate, delighted for you. That's got to be major brownie points for you!!! 😁😁😁🎈
your air intake, are you worried about it clogging with wood dust in your shop?? and hows it working a year later
Hi Casy, no I'm not, in 2yrs its not been a problem, still going strong and working perfectly. 👍
I am looking for extra length of exhaust pipe could you tell me if you have found some and where you got it from
HI Just Me, I believe I tracked it down on Ebay, 1 meter length if memory serves. 👍
Great detailed video. Is it still running and if so have you had any problems?
Hi Mark, thank you. Still going, 2yrs on, no probs as yet. 👍
There’s that dam noise. All day long . Tic tick tock. See building box around pump. . Like a doghouse. Lol lol lolz
It becomes kinda comforting after a while, bit like an old Grandfather clock.
Great video! If I may ask, what is the size of your shop, and how well has this unit performed now that you've had it for a while?
Hi Crouton, thank you. My Shop is 10mtr x 5mtrs, I turn the heater on first thing to around 4 - 4.5hz for around 30mins. That takes the chill off enough so I can start work. If its a really cold day I'll leave it on the minimum for a while, Sometimes I need to give it around boost in the afternoon but a lot of the time the machines help maintain the temp. 👍
@@GTWoodshop Thanks so much for the reply!! I have a 5th wheel RV I'm living in full time that is just over 400 square feet, which, if I'm doing my math correctly, is almost 13 square meters less than your shop. I was just curious how adequate this unit might be. My thought was to set one of these up outside and pipe the air into the RV with insulated duct, therefore eliminating the noise and carbon monoxide concerns. I'm in an off grid location, and while diesel is more expensive than propane here, the electricity required to power my furnace is more than this unit draws. I could then alternate between propane during the day (when the sun is out and producing more power than my batteries need), and this unit at night with less draw on the batteries and dry heat. I can also use a wall mounted propane heater that doesn't require any electricity, but then I'd have to deal with condensation issues. I may end up doing all three, just to have options and redundancy in case one system goes down. Anyway, thank you again for your reply! I've also watched your modifications/improvements video... Fantastic info!! 👍👍
@@crouton976 Hi Crouton, you're most welcome. Sounds like an idyllic life, if you could add a workshop. 👍
@@GTWoodshop That's the plan, eventually... I figure a 40' shipping container and some clever planning will be a decent size to start with. 😂
How come in a shop setting like this nobody ever runs the outlet pipe into a drum or barrel before the wall to catch all the heat you can lots of wasted btu going out the wall
Hi Kennyo, I tried to do something similar with an extended exhaust pipe but it caused problems. I wondered if I extended the pipe size to maybe 50mm?? maybe it would work. My idea was to run a pipe along one wall and then out at the other end. 👍
@@GTWoodshop Yes i heard you had to up the size pipe if you made it longer
Do you get any damp concerns heating the air from inside? I am considering a similar installation but have been told the air should be drawn from outside.
Hi Gareth, I have heard lots of people say you must feed the burner with Air from out so it has plenty of Oxygene to burn.
I haven't done that, both Air intakes are inside the Shed. I have no issues running it at all, so far. Very pleased with it.
@@GTWoodshop I think the other reason for having inlet outside is that when it's inside it will cause a small vacuum sucking cold air into the building. I think the effect would be minor but on a building that's not air tight you might notice a draft
Hello did you recommend that heater for use in the apartment what about noise
Hi Bachir, I think its a great little heater and would be capable of heating a small apartment, but I would mount it outside to reduce the noise inside I think.
Great video. I see the exhaust went out of the workshop through the wall. Is the wall wooden, if so how did you protect the wooden wall from the exhaust heat.
Hi Michael, thank you. Yes it is a wooden wall, so I drilled the hole about 50mm larger than the exhaust and used 'Tin Foil as a gap filler and insulator, wrapped around the pipe multiple times along with scrunched up pieces to fill it up.
@@GTWoodshop Thank you
Impressed by your modifications, and the heater seems suitable for heating a workshop area I use as a brewery. I'm fixing insulation and lining the walls, preparing to have it completed before Autumn. Anyway I've ordered one from your link at Amazon £84.14p. Thanks again.
@@michaeldawson5296 HI Micheal, thank you, your most welcome, hope the build goes well.
wonder if you can get a 240v to 12v converter so you don't have to bugger about with the batteries.
Hi Funkey, I did try running one on a 10amp PSU for a while but it blew two of them. The battery seems to cope really well. 👍
@@GTWoodshop ahhhhh it's to cold to knob about with that, just take out the fuse and wire in a bit of un insulated cable! added warmth and light :)
also... don't do that. sometimes there is too much warmth and light. plus the wife may moan abit when you set light to the ranch.
What running time would you expect on a full tank, good video thanks. 🇬🇧
Hi John, if I could direct towards this video it will fully answer that question. ruclips.net/video/tsY3SWmKM2s/видео.html 👍
3:25 these filters are funny. air goes around the foam not thru it. i dont know how the manufacturer though the air will be cleaned or what is purpose of this.
Sometimes the Chinese just say: "Fvckit" and it's funny when they do.
how are you keeping the battery topped up
I have a really cheap battery charger / conditioner.
@@GTWoodshop what one mate do you have a link please
Hi, what size jubilee clips did you use on the fuel lines ?
Hi Kolas, if memory serves they were 6 - 10mm??
@@GTWoodshop many thanks for the quick reply
Hi, thanks for your vid. May I ask where you obtained the longer exhaust hose. Cheers
Hi Paul thank you. I think it was Ebay, I'll try and find a link for you. 👍
Hi Paul, the original link had expired but I've found this for you.
Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipe Gas Vent For Car Parking Air Diesel Heater
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Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipe Gas Vent For Car Parking Air Diesel Heater
Thanks for taking the time
@@paulmills1605 You're welcome.
Just out of interest on the heat output side is there any smell of diesel at all ? Also does anyone know if these can run on bio diesel or cooking oil ?
Hi Ian, I've not experienced any smell of diesel in the four I've owned. As to different fuel types I've no experience of trying different types, sorry. 👍
@@GTWoodshop Thank s for taking the time to answer , Very considerate of you thanks again
Any way of running this with a low voltage room stat ?
Hi Julian, not sure ab out that, but some of them do have a stat built in. 👍
Hmmmm.......do I invest in yet another heater to take the chill off........not very impressed at the big 12 volt battery need.........I didn't see any reference to the amps for a 12 volt power supply as I prefer a 220 volt wall socket supply.......if it won't run on a 4 mp battery charger ....I'm outta here.
BTW.....good review well presented.
Thank you. 👍
Theres No Link ..Can you send it Pls , Thanks
Here is the link to a compatible product. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403431332353?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143132%26meid%3D92ce44033da64bdf9a6cae75f807ac24%26pid%3D101198%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D184427293809%26itm%3D403431332353%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLCvipPairwiseWebWithBBEV2bDemotion&_trksid=p2047675.c101198.m1985&amdata=cksum%3A40343133235392ce44033da64bdf9a6cae75f807ac24%7Cenc%3AAQAGAAACAN205vlrm4Jd3QseDIy4lb4Ia1oPiM8lamu3SZkOBbRH2iI6ejgvyvQxgBCDuyqGOwi2poJRgapw1xFT6vkoqGuNXgguq84WK23CLFbYn%252BRgW6zpVL1kFsSxz2zevJNYqXRDabwLxmVqbrOinOCE4UmKXcDNu6hVfSjHPJJsRTslLm6%252BGWiTYE4OktSWwZ6kWFapDnALFvx3xw2qhkIDd%252FoF7AhafRIlZsj7KFcoJHMrb0MFVGTlTlMOVfvfRhqLa9U%252BkZkkK3RGBMsZh9xLnmn8uQ2NsoSlu9gS%252B1hcWvH57M0ox6R4j1ZCVCnekBTxPdH6lE2E0sEPTaMjFZbKTa6220Mz%252Fr%252B7%252FDs2xZ0Nf2Nsqah%252Bo4hEZGT93qs3mjl9CRBgJ0VBmwkjyEfwG4%252FBHh%252BIhl%252BzQmOby3CwuCM2AUuz%252BjqKWQpxUVIPygtdmdjKXzY9kfpnvp%252BWL%252BWc1RHK5FT5AUqZ4I54u5AN3s2X%252B8wWyI5pYtnDupF4tR0jMyLGVwLj4HARqm1fD%252FifPw2zkwTBfVZy95eBF5MxgDJcRXtcmYd%252Fmgn3XSR6glISq%252FiqUY5qd1lW2VBCH5ASjr4K2p7PdEk93DIBL1ZV%252B8%252BoqGoSGrQo91Gmn0s69yWS5aZ64h%252F5W4WdJ2zmBtFMr4DTRyuPSN17nx9cAJ4YnIibzGr6%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675
Defiantly suck air in from outside
Hi Shaun, in a smaller space absolutely, in my space it seems to be quite happy pulling air from inside. Probably because I'm in and out all day letting in oxygen each time. 👍
Nice unit except for having to use a DC battery!
Hi Mick, yea it is a nuisance, however I had a spare battery conditioner from one of my bikes I wasn't using.👍
Just a recommendation, land a 20amp dc power supply from Amazon. They are inexpensive and you can adjust the voltage a bit. Power it with your ac outlet on the wall and call it done. Just a thought.
Looking at doing one of the 5kw heaters for my garage and this is how I will power mine, I have a handful of the power supplies sitting around from other projects.
@@wadebrewer7212 Hi Wade, I did run it on a 20amp PSU for a few months but it failed in what I thought was a short period of time. I've had a Diesel Heater running off a battery for more than 2yrs without issue. I feel safer with the battery. I'm planning on install a solar panel to charge the battery form as well. Hope the install goes well.
It's not a miniature diesel engine.
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert one or more forms of energy into mechanical energy.
Can you use bio diesel in these?
these china heaters are great but dangerous for those who can't use it, you have to push it electronically so it doesn't smoke inside
We all want to keep warm, especially in the current financial crisis, but a carbon monoxide detector is crucial when doing a DIY fitment of a Chinese diesel heater. It can be seen that a lot of mistakes can be made when fitting these heaters, but don't forget carbon monoxide is a silent killer and many folks have become its victim. You can get a decent one at Screw fix for about £20, it could save your life.
Where did you end up putting the air intake pipe?
HI Neil, if you watch the 2nd vid you'll see I've moved the heater and mounted it on a bracket on the wall, with the Air intake pipe pointing to the left side of the heater just taking air in from inside the workshop. As its such a big space I'm not worried about Oxygen levels. If it was in a much smaller space or in a van for example I would have routed it outside. 👍
Thanks, I’ve just watched the 2nd video, neat fitting.
@@neilhopkins8673 Thanks Neil. 👍
Hi, I’ve just fired my heater up for the 1st time, I was surprised how much smoke came from the exhaust outlet, do you have to go through the prime sequence every time you use it?
@@neilhopkins8673 Hi Neil, absolutely not and that's where all the smoke came from, unburnt fuel from priming in the firing chamber. IT should be much less and clearer next time. Congrats mate. 👍😎
What is the diameter of the air inlet hose and the exhaust hose
Hi Neil, if memory serves its around 30mm 👍
yeah first comment! unfortunately the amazon link doesn't work anymore
Apologies, I'll get it updated. 👍
Hi Sam, just tried it and it works. Did you copy both lines as its been line wrapped onto two. 👌
@@GTWoodshop hi, I clicked the link and went through but it's unavailable to purchase. Thanks Sam
@@samrix5793 Hi Sam, ive pinned a comment with a few others you may want to consider. 👍
Full stop. Is it just me? Or is the price of electricity actually higher than the cost of fossil fuels? Is this really happening now in 2022?
Did everyone forget that electricity was supposed to be cheap and fossil fuels or the ones are supposed to be expensive relatively speaking to gasoline diesel propane or any other hydrocarbon fuels? How the heck did we get here?!
put outside whats a matter with you people its not rocket science
The diesel pump should be ran at a 45° angle with the input lower than the output there's a reason for this it keeps you from burning up all the diesel faster. Trust me it will work. Also that exhaust going through that drywall right there is a no-no that shit gets up to about 275 300°you better make that hole bigger and you better put fireproof insulation all around that damn thing. Just start thinking smarter
Interesting option. How do u vent exhaust? Is it just to side of house?
Hi Hugo, yes, when the unit is running properly the exhaust is very clear, with little to no odour. 👍