A strip to two of compresdion foam top and bottom stops the rubbing. Doesn't need much. Used it to preheat trucks. If you're travelling with it it's the rubbing wear that's a worry.
@uptowndisco2 Glad to hear it's been working well for you! That's reassuring to know, especially if it's been solid for 4 years. I guess proper installation really makes a difference in keeping things safe and secure. Thanks for sharing your experience
I'm fairly experienced with the heaters.. Don't bother with that long exhaust. It may struggle with back pressure if you get ne. To exaggerate... you wouldn't want one a mule long. The fumes will blow away fine with the factory one. Unbolt your pump and pad the pump and bolt with rubb / underlay. That will wedge the fuel tank too. Ps.... The wrapping of the pump is to reduce knocking noise, but wedges the tank too.
Thanks a ton for the detailed insights, @UK-Blue! 🙌 That’s exactly the kind of practical advice I love to see. I hadn’t considered the back pressure issue with a longer exhaust-definitely don’t want to make that mistake! And your tip about unbolting the pump and padding it with rubber/underlay is pure gold for reducing the noise. Wrapping the pump to wedge the tank? Genius. I'll definitely be keeping these in mind for future builds and tweaks. Much appreciated! 🔧🔥
@K9MobilityHeroes Glad to help! I lived in a van for years. Got a flat last November. My heater was just inside the sliding door, so the exhaust was just under there. Sometimes you get a bit of start up smoke , so would have to be aware of that if the door was cracked open. If / when the heater starts to smoke more, and / or struggle to start, it's due a full strip down and clean of the burn chamber, new glow plugs and gaskets. Fairly easy tinkering job. 👍
While diesel engines generally produce less carbon monoxide (CO) than gasoline engines, they can still emit CO, especially if they are not well-maintained or if they are running in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. Diesel engines produce carbon monoxide when there is incomplete combustion of fuel, which can happen in various situations. So, while the risk might be lower compared to gasoline engines, it is still possible to get carbon monoxide poisoning from diesel engines under certain conditions. It’s important to use any combustion engine in well-ventilated areas to avoid the risk of CO poisoning.
@ babjikarri: Not so. And even if the CO levels are much less than petrol engines....who wants to breath in diesel exhaust? (Not to mention the diesel particulates that cause serious ill health.)
@@jean683-y8k These aren't Diesel engines though, people make that mistake all the time. They're basically a Diesel / kerosene fired burner and put out a negligible amount of CO. The burn process is much slower and intense. It's also hotter and much cleaner burning, which is why you shouldn't see any smoke coming out the exhaust. By all means, be a safe as you can when there's any risk of poisoning, but that risk is vastly over estimated. It's similar to using a kerosene lantern inside a house. I ran my 5KW heater for 20 minutes with the exhaust just venting into the closed garage with a CO detector about five feet away and it never went off.
@@BruceLyeg Hi Bruce! Thanks for your insights! You're absolutely right-these diesel heaters work more like burners, and the risk of CO is much lower compared to actual diesel engines. The burn process is indeed much cleaner and hotter, which is why you shouldn't see smoke if everything's running properly. That being said, I'm always on the side of caution when it comes to safety, especially indoors. CO might not be as much of a risk with these units, but I think it's always good practice to vent properly and keep a CO detector around, just in case. Like you said, the risk is probably overestimated, but it’s one of those things I’d rather be too cautious about than not cautious enough! Thanks for sharing your experience, and I appreciate the info! Jean
A strip to two of compresdion foam top and bottom stops the rubbing. Doesn't need much.
Used it to preheat trucks.
If you're travelling with it it's the rubbing wear that's a worry.
mine has been fine for 4 years now inside the case with no extra padding , it can't go anywhere once the case is fitted .
@uptowndisco2 Glad to hear it's been working well for you! That's reassuring to know, especially if it's been solid for 4 years. I guess proper installation really makes a difference in keeping things safe and secure. Thanks for sharing your experience
Wobbly tank? No problem get some foam rubber strip/blocks with self adhesive backing and fix to the sides of the tank. Sorted.👍👍
top tip will do
I'm fairly experienced with the heaters..
Don't bother with that long exhaust. It may struggle with back pressure if you get ne.
To exaggerate... you wouldn't want one a mule long.
The fumes will blow away fine with the factory one.
Unbolt your pump and pad the pump and bolt with rubb / underlay. That will wedge the fuel tank too.
Ps....
The wrapping of the pump is to reduce knocking noise, but wedges the tank too.
Thanks a ton for the detailed insights, @UK-Blue! 🙌 That’s exactly the kind of practical advice I love to see. I hadn’t considered the back pressure issue with a longer exhaust-definitely don’t want to make that mistake! And your tip about unbolting the pump and padding it with rubber/underlay is pure gold for reducing the noise. Wrapping the pump to wedge the tank? Genius. I'll definitely be keeping these in mind for future builds and tweaks. Much appreciated! 🔧🔥
@K9MobilityHeroes
Glad to help! I lived in a van for years. Got a flat last November.
My heater was just inside the sliding door, so the exhaust was just under there. Sometimes you get a bit of start up smoke , so would have to be aware of that if the door was cracked open.
If / when the heater starts to smoke more, and / or struggle to start, it's due a full strip down and clean of the burn chamber, new glow plugs and gaskets.
Fairly easy tinkering job. 👍
I would get the van kit🎉
ok i will go and take a look
You don't get carbon monoxide poisoning from diesel engines.
While diesel engines generally produce less carbon monoxide (CO) than gasoline engines, they can still emit CO, especially if they are not well-maintained or if they are running in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. Diesel engines produce carbon monoxide when there is incomplete combustion of fuel, which can happen in various situations.
So, while the risk might be lower compared to gasoline engines, it is still possible to get carbon monoxide poisoning from diesel engines under certain conditions. It’s important to use any combustion engine in well-ventilated areas to avoid the risk of CO poisoning.
@ babjikarri:
Not so. And even if the CO levels are much less than petrol engines....who wants to breath in diesel exhaust?
(Not to mention the diesel particulates that cause serious ill health.)
@@patagualianmostly7437 Of course, I'm not suggesting you would want to breathe them deliberately.
@@jean683-y8k These aren't Diesel engines though, people make that mistake all the time. They're basically a Diesel / kerosene fired burner and put out a negligible amount of CO. The burn process is much slower and intense. It's also hotter and much cleaner burning, which is why you shouldn't see any smoke coming out the exhaust.
By all means, be a safe as you can when there's any risk of poisoning, but that risk is vastly over estimated. It's similar to using a kerosene lantern inside a house.
I ran my 5KW heater for 20 minutes with the exhaust just venting into the closed garage with a CO detector about five feet away and it never went off.
@@BruceLyeg Hi Bruce!
Thanks for your insights! You're absolutely right-these diesel heaters work more like burners, and the risk of CO is much lower compared to actual diesel engines. The burn process is indeed much cleaner and hotter, which is why you shouldn't see smoke if everything's running properly.
That being said, I'm always on the side of caution when it comes to safety, especially indoors. CO might not be as much of a risk with these units, but I think it's always good practice to vent properly and keep a CO detector around, just in case. Like you said, the risk is probably overestimated, but it’s one of those things I’d rather be too cautious about than not cautious enough!
Thanks for sharing your experience, and I appreciate the info!
Jean