I have the Hcalory version of this heater. This afternoon I totally disassembled mine to replace fuel lines and add a filter. Everything comes right out of the top. No need at all for drilling out rivets. I have had 6 diesel heaters of various designs and like this one best of all of the ones that I have had. Good video, thanks for sharing.
Bought one the other day on your recommendation mainly for my garage/workshop and possibly camping. Tried it today for the first time. I have a catflap so put it outside and ran the hose through the catflap just to try it out. No bleeding or setting it up I just filled it with diesel and pressed ON on the remote just to see what would happen. It sorted itself out and started up when the burner got going. It's great and works well even on the lowest (1 bar) setting) Being all in one in a tidy case makes it truly portable just fit /alterthe exhaust and add the hose, if needed, to suit and it is very quiet especially inside the house so it could even be used in an emergency (with battery) Comes with a mains 240-12v converter and also a battery lead with eyelets. I wouldn't leave it outside with no cover so needs a box or something if intending to use it on your house or any other situation where it might get wet. Yes there is still a tick of the pump but it is very quiet compared with the more basic ones. Just got to work out the instructions properly now lol
Thanks for a very thorough and informative review. Subscribed on the basis of this. This model had been top of my shortlist and confirmed my decision to buy for workshop.
Thanks for the sub. 👍🏼 So far I’m very pleased with it. I only run it for shortish bursts when I’m doing something and direct the hot air out duct on me!!!
I’ve been looking at this again recently with the colder weather coming after not being able to make my mind up about one last year. I have been running a gas heater and the condensation is crazy and I really wanted a decent cheap dry heat source. I’ve now got one of these on the way thanks to you and just wanted to say thank you for the excellent review and code!
Hello from Calgary, Alberta. I just bought the Hcalory SS2 box heater. Has a cool Auto on & off feature. No need to remove all those rivets. Just unbolt and remove the heater to access the fuel tank and pump. I'm getting 150+c exhaust heat. Too much air intake restriction will reduce performance.
Hi Danny Yes, that particular Hcalory looks a pretty good unit. I got put off them when they sent me their Hcalory HC-A04 Portable Trolley Diesel Heater to review.... I gave a scathing review of it because it was genuinely crap! Have a look: ruclips.net/video/zg7bDURnhvQ/видео.html But reading up on your SS2, well that does seem a lot better 👍
Looks great! Glad we don’t have to run either of our webastos out here though. Winter in Burnham was hard on them! Stay well and warm, from all of us here on Aurora.
Hi Olly, Yeah, we never run our motorhome air heater when we're away either, this is a good little compact and quite portable unit, ideal in the shed or workshop. Out of the UK in November for 4 months so wont get much use anyway! Hope all is well on them there high seas and your getting the electrics sorted now 👍 You all stay safe, Steve & Margot
@@TheWrinklyNomads the sailing has been good to us and we are certainly looking forward to the work to begin on refitting our electrics after the lightnng strike.
Good review, thank you. I have a 'briefcase' one & have used it to heat a 23sq/ft area (four rooms) for a year or so now ..... I love it. The design of yours is an improvement as the exhaust outlet has a 90 degree bend already in it whereas mine requires the flexible exhaust to be bent at 90 & it projects out from under the heater which means that you have to build a stand to raise the heater on. All in all much the same but would prefer yours due to the thought put into the design. Diesel heaters are great if used correctly & understand how to get the best out of convected heat as opposed to radiated heat. Thanks again.
I got this one too, about two weeks ago, so watching your video, which is excellent, interested me. I'm pleased with mine as well. The pump is practically silent. The noise, in mine, comes from the fans motor, I think. A sort of whirring sound, that I didnt expect, along with the whooshing sound of the air flowing, that I did expect. You havnt mentioned this whirr, so I assume then that this is normal. Also, the fuel level gauge I find not very clear to read, it is just bearly enough to see. You havnt said this yourself, so i assume this is normal too. Im happy with mine overall, the price of mine was 20pounds cheaper than yours, at 159pounds, as I bought mine from Sunster itself on their Ebay shop, I assume yours came from Amazon. Your video is excellent, very well done indeed, I'm subscribed! Best wishes from Alan, in Norfolk.
Yes, the whooshing air sound is quite normal. Not much you can do about that. I didn’t mention it, but apparently you can monitor the fuel in the app. Set to a 5lt tank and set. As it has a very accurate burn rate it calculates the fuel usage! Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@@TheWrinklyNomads We used to have warm air central heating and that WAS noisy but it's only the fan working as in your car. Once the house or whatever is warm turn the heat down and the fan goes down as well. I tried mine outside the house and put the hose through the catflap into the back room/kitchen and I couldn't hear it from the front room with the connecting door open.
thanks for the video I have bought one and its pretty quiet I have to say ... only thing would be good to have a quick video on how to simply use the controller as I don't find the manual easy to understand... temperature control and button use explained clearly would be ace ... thanks so much for your videos.. jim
First time visiting your channel and I thoroughly enjoyed the content, style and editing. All that I needed and would have asked myself when looking at this smart little heater. I run a small fan heater designed for greenhouses in my workshop, I wonder how the running costs would compare? Great work fella, will be back for more.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Could you tell my if the green tubing can be switched out for proper fuel line without having to drill the rivets out please?
Unfortunately it can't Tom.... In hindsight I should have refitted the casing and used rivnuts. That way you can disassemble and reassemble much easier.... However, take it nice n easy and it's straightforward 👍
That looks a great heater, my only thought about improving it would be to replace the rivets with nutserts for ease of access in future . Edit: They are selling the same one on Ebay at £160 and one that looks as though it might have same spec but in a different case that is screwed together. I have in a box in my garage what was at the time the first of the Eberspacher Hydronic all in one units, that I paid £750 for in 1996 and fitted to my car, I removed it when I sold the car in 2013 and I have been thinking about how best to make use of it, but it's not an air heater and needs plumbing into a water system, I thought about a small car heater with an integrated fan but it would also need some kind of expansion tank and a lot of cobbling together, at the end of the day one of these ready to go heaters is looking like the better option and the Eberspachers seem to make good money on Ebay.
Hi John Yes, I agree, riv nuts would be the better option. Maybe the next time I strip it down I'll change to them. Be interested if you've got that eBay link.... Yes, back in the day, when Eberspacher had the monopoly, they charged insane money for their units.
I like the portability of that - could take it many places and as an emergency heating unit. Wonder what the draw is for the 12v side? Nice one, great review.
Thank you, Yeah, nice unit eh? Very portable ( under 10kg ) and very practical. On the 12v side: draw on start-up is 10amps, then it drops way down once the glow plug turns off, and it self ignites the fuel. It will run at below 1amp.! Definitely the best Chinese unit I have tested so far 👍
Great video, now I know the parts inside any Diesel Heater, Thank you. One question , is it really safe to use it inside home and how beneficial it is compared to other methods. Thanks again.
Thanks for making this video. I just ordered this to put in my camping van. Wondering if the 90° exhaust elbow exiting the bottom of the unit can be removed to replace with a straight pipe through the floor?
Couple of thoughts. 1 you'd need to be careful drilling the pop rivets on the tank side would be easy to puncture it? 2 can you show the sliding door on your workshop....would be interested in seeing its construction ?
Hi Phil, yes, I did check before I drilled them out. The door is quite big but just runs using hanging rollers at the top and a guide rail to the bottom. Works quite well. Have to clean out the bottom runners now and then, but generally pretty good 👍
Very interesting video. Well done. I would be interested to know how many dB the heating system produces at full power from approximately 2 meters away.
I never measured that, but by ear, it is extremely quiet. Their own pump is also very quiet, very little ticking noise. I know they sell them on Amazon separately as well: amzn.to/40LuZ9f Definitely would recommend this unit though..👍
I would put a guard round the exhaust on the inside of your shed, save wasting heat, I did see one guy who ran the exhaust gases through a radiator before having it exit his workshop…
Yes, I have been considering that option as well. I've also seen a few run exhaust heat through a small radiator or even heat water with the a heat exchanger. But I'll probably run as is for a bit first, until I decide on exact position etc.... Thanks for watching 👍
Morning is this heater still to your liking I ordered one after watching your video, super impressed with delivery however I filled it with diesel and drove home from the fuel station only to find the contents had leaked in my vehicle. The seller said they would send me a new tank for me to fit, I was not pleased so they have now sent a message telling me I can have a full refund and keep the unit. Seller was very cooperative.
Yes I was a little confused about the reply however eBay directed me to wait till I got the refund, when that came back to me, I gave them a positive review. I followed your video and found a split in the tank, however could not get the two fixing screws to unscrew that holds the tank in, cheers for your reply.
Aw'rite man. Happy with your video. Deffo thinking about getting one. Do you think with this heater being in the box, that it would be rainproof enough to use outside my tent? Cheers.
I just bought a diesel heater but not this one. Riveted cover was a deal breaker for me because you will need access for maintenance (e.g., the fan bearings will likely fail in the near future and you may need to check for fuel leaks) and having to drill out the rivets to get inside is ridiculous. Total fail IMO.. I bought one made by LF Bros. A diesel heater is a great idea though for a small un-heated workshop though.
I have used this for a couple of night's now Gone through a tank of diesel The only problem i have come across is i can smell diesel when its turned on for about 1 min and when i turn it off i could smell diesel for the rest of the night Im in a caravan and i do have a carbon monoxide alarm it hasnt gone off yet? I ran it at 21c and seemed to keep the room at 23c any tips for the smell or setting it up in temperature auto mode
How's the smell doing now?? I've had heaters that do give off an unburnt diesel smell on start up but not many. It won't set off a carbon monoxide detector, as its possibly just diesel fumes.👍
Not possible to control via thermostat when outside unless you extend the controller. You can set it using 'gear mode', basically 1 through to 10, which for a workshop, works very well.👍
A very interesting and helpful review. I was just wondering how much length one could add to the exhaust pipe. I just took delivery of the same unit, hoping to use it in my garden pub. How much length do you think you could safely add to the exhaust pipe? If it were routed a bit longer inside the room, it would radiate heat and cool the pipe a bit before it exited through the wall. Anyone got any thoughts on that? The exhaust obviously has mass, so the pipe will have a length beyond which the fan will no longer blow it out. Seems like a longer pipe woul act like a radiator of sorts. Ok
Thank you John, A lot of people harness the waste exhaust heat in the manner you suggest, some even run through a small radiator! I have run, (with no restriction in the exhaust flow), for about 3 mtrs or so without problems. 👍
@@JohnMcKinney-s9h I run mine straight out but have looked at folk running the exhaust throught radiators or even create a sand battery. Some say there is a danger of creating condensation in the heater thought which would/could damage the internals. The one thing I need to change on mine though is I currently run the motor air intake (not air recycling) internally. Whilst perfectly safe it does create a negative internal pressure causing cold air from outside to be pulled inside .... nother job on the list lol!
I would say shower proof, as it's pretty well sealed. I a heavy down pour the rain may get in. This is what Sunster say on the Amazon sales page: Rain and snow prevention：The appearance design of the toolbox includes a metal buckle opening and closing design, sturdy sealing, a fully built-in fuel tank, and a fully sealed upper cover, effectively preventing snow and rain, and meeting more usage scenarios. amzn.to/3ZHXHXS
@@kevinhughes9801 Just bought one and I would say no. I wouldn't leave it where it might get wet. The control box lives in a flimsy plastic clear cover on the lid. I can see that filling up with water although you could extend it as it's a simple 3 cable wire. The remote also has a clear plastic stowage on top but,obviously, that can be removed. If temporarily using it outdoors eg camping some sort of waterproof cover could be made up but you would need to ensure that air could get to the intake on one end and the outlet for the hot air on the other. For static home use maybe a wall box or something like a pet kennel?? Or just make something up For a garage/workshop the unit could be indoors but the exhaust would need to be outside. For safety I personally would have it all outside but maybe under a canopy of some sort?? I have a trailer tent and the support for the bed folds out leaving a clear storage area underneath but outside. However I would still be nervous of leaving it running underneath the bed unit if sleeping. It all depends on your use/situation. I might consider a metal box on the towing A frame at the front lol
If running outside then you are pulling cold air through the heat exchanger which is probably not too efficient. I think (I use one) the best setup is to run it inside with both the motor exhaust & intake being drawn from outside (internal intake causes negative internal pressure .... pulling in draughts) & have the internal/warmer air recycled through the heat exchanger.
i find i am getting a sore throat with the heat coming from the heating pipe i have the exhauset going out in to fresh air but still getting slight smell inside.
Hi, It is very similar, but with a few improvements over the SS2. The SS2 uses a kettle lead power connection which I really don't like and the pump is much louder. The air filter is no match for the Sunster as well! I think generally it is an ok unit, but not as good as the Sunster.....
Hi Kev, Yes it does, exhaust, muffler, air ducting all included. I show what it comes with here in my video: ruclips.net/video/rVdm9el4WrQ/видео.html It's on Amazon now: amzn.to/3TMnWZw Don't forget to add my special discount code for an extra 15% off: Discount code: 5DL5X483 (15% off) Cheers, Steve
Hi Nigel Yes, it does, plus other stuff. This shows everything you get: amzn.to/4gPsfgn Also I do show parts on the video here: ruclips.net/video/rVdm9el4WrQ/видео.html Hope that helps 👍
Hello mate. Could I please have some advice? I have obtained 1000liters of what I believe to be old paraffin. Maybe 5 years old. Do you think this will be ok to run through my diesel heater? Thanks very much in advance.
I think your risking problems at 5 years old. I think you'll find liquid paraffin has a shelf life of only 2 years before it starts to degrade. Not only that, setting up can cause you problems.
@metalmicky Cheers mate i will try amd experimental amount. 1000l is two whole winters for me. Im up in northern sweden. So if it works its a HUGE saving.
Don't like exhaust outlet to close to plastic base if you had left it on its own legs on the wooden bench you tested it on it would have probably set fire to your workshop
I've had it running for several hours without signs of scorching or burning, but I do agree that is a risk. When I permanently fix it in position I won't use a wood base though.👍
Did you watch the whole video Bob? The exhaust is vented to the outside on this unit and also all types of diesel air heaters. I've never had any problems with mine after years of use. A good Carbon Monoxide Alarm near the unit and jobs all good 👍
Dear Good Man, We brought one of them for our wood workshop, The exhaust clamp gets really hot and one day it court fire, because it is bolted to the plastic base, as you yourself stated in your video, Plastic melts, and there is the problem. Be very care full, your insurance have banned this model and your insurance will not pay out, just so you are aware.
Hi Tonio, Thank you for your comment. I have been a little concerned about the plastic near the exhaust myself. I have been running the unit for shortish periods (upto two hours) on a medium heat, and find I'm still able to touch the plastic body without problems. Also, I have contacted Sunster regarding what exactly the material they use for the base. Be interesting to know. Additionally, I've got the unit on a metal stand. Spose that acts as a heat sink and dissipates some of heat for the exhaust. thanks for watching, Steve
I don't quite understand. I have an efficient petrol generator but reckon the cost of generating 1kw/h to be around £0.80 which is around 2-3 times more than a diesel heater.
Thank you for you interesting and very detailed comment Richard. Going by the massive amount of videos and detailed content on your channel you're obviously an expert and a authority on the subject......
I disagree (partly) with this statement - I've had my own 'Chinesium' Diesel Heater for 4 years and it works perfectly. At the time of purchase an 'original' Diesel Heater from Webasto would have cost over £1500 with a 12 month guaranteed. My Diesel Heater cost £115, add to this a better Air Filter, Fuel Filter and Fuel Lines (£20) and the total cost was £135. Admittedly, the guarantee is worthless but I could still buy 11x 'Chinesium' Diesel heaters for the same price as the Webasto one. I stated that I 'partially' disagreed with your statement simply because we've all bought some piece of Chinesium garbage in the past - for me, a Diesel heater wasn't one of them... your mileage may vary.
Throw everthing out of your house made in China...... You will have nothing left. I even turned the Wife up side down to check but she was made in St Helens.😄
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I have the Hcalory version of this heater. This afternoon I totally disassembled mine to replace fuel lines and add a filter. Everything comes right out of the top. No need at all for drilling out rivets. I have had 6 diesel heaters of various designs and like this one best of all of the ones that I have had. Good video, thanks for sharing.
Yea, the rivets are a bad idea servicing wise, because at some point you will need to get inside.
Great video, thank you.
I emailed Sunster and asked them about an in line fuel filter. Sunster replied saying that it would be a good idea to fit one.
Thanks for the review. I will change the tubing as you suuggested and add a fuel filter as well. Again, thanks for the review The Wrinkly Nomads.
Bought one the other day on your recommendation mainly for my garage/workshop and possibly camping.
Tried it today for the first time. I have a catflap so put it outside and ran the hose through the catflap just to try it out.
No bleeding or setting it up I just filled it with diesel and pressed ON on the remote just to see what would happen.
It sorted itself out and started up when the burner got going.
It's great and works well even on the lowest (1 bar) setting)
Being all in one in a tidy case makes it truly portable just fit /alterthe exhaust and add the hose, if needed, to suit and it is very quiet especially inside the house so it could even be used in an emergency (with battery)
Comes with a mains 240-12v converter and also a battery lead with eyelets.
I wouldn't leave it outside with no cover so needs a box or something if intending to use it on your house or any other situation where it might get wet.
Yes there is still a tick of the pump but it is very quiet compared with the more basic ones.
Just got to work out the instructions properly now lol
Tbh one of the best video I have ever seen many many thanks for your fantastic video
Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for watching 👍🏼
Thanks for a very thorough and informative review. Subscribed on the basis of this. This model had been top of my shortlist and confirmed my decision to buy for workshop.
Thanks for the sub. 👍🏼
So far I’m very pleased with it.
I only run it for shortish bursts when I’m doing something and direct the hot air out duct on me!!!
He actually said “a metal case”, I was really ready to hear him say “al loo min ee um”..😝
I’ve been looking at this again recently with the colder weather coming after not being able to make my mind up about one last year. I have been running a gas heater and the condensation is crazy and I really wanted a decent cheap dry heat source. I’ve now got one of these on the way thanks to you and just wanted to say thank you for the excellent review and code!
I'm glad it helped Craig.
So far it's proving to be an excellent heater.👍
Hello from Calgary, Alberta.
I just bought the Hcalory SS2 box heater. Has a cool Auto on & off feature.
No need to remove all those rivets. Just unbolt and remove the heater to access the fuel tank and pump. I'm getting 150+c exhaust heat. Too much air intake restriction will reduce performance.
Hi Danny
Yes, that particular Hcalory looks a pretty good unit.
I got put off them when they sent me their Hcalory HC-A04 Portable Trolley Diesel Heater to review....
I gave a scathing review of it because it was genuinely crap!
Have a look: ruclips.net/video/zg7bDURnhvQ/видео.html
But reading up on your SS2, well that does seem a lot better 👍
I just got a LH BROS all in 1, great stuff.
Looks great! Glad we don’t have to run either of our webastos out here though. Winter in Burnham was hard on them! Stay well and warm, from all of us here on Aurora.
Hi Olly,
Yeah, we never run our motorhome air heater when we're away either, this is a good little compact and quite portable unit, ideal in the shed or workshop.
Out of the UK in November for 4 months so wont get much use anyway!
Hope all is well on them there high seas and your getting the electrics sorted now 👍
You all stay safe,
Steve & Margot
@@TheWrinklyNomads the sailing has been good to us and we are certainly looking forward to the work to begin on refitting our electrics after the lightnng strike.
Excellent, thanks for the great review, I've just ordered one using your discount code, cant wait to try it out.
Thank you Don,
They are very good heaters 👍
The fuse is inside, in the small black box with the two red wires which protects the heater no matter which power supply you use.
Just ordered one. Should comr in handy. Thaks.
Hi Edward,
So far I'm very please with mine.
It's a very good unit with definite upgrades ad some nice features 👍
Thank you for the review!! Now i will by it for my rooftent.
Greets from Austria
Hope you enjoy it 👍
Great video cheers Geoff.
Thank you Geoff, and thanks for watching 👍
Great video very informative, thank you. 😊
Thank you.
Glad it was helpful 👍🏼
Good review, thank you. I have a 'briefcase' one & have used it to heat a 23sq/ft area (four rooms) for a year or so now ..... I love it. The design of yours is an improvement as the exhaust outlet has a 90 degree bend already in it whereas mine requires the flexible exhaust to be bent at 90 & it projects out from under the heater which means that you have to build a stand to raise the heater on. All in all much the same but would prefer yours due to the thought put into the design. Diesel heaters are great if used correctly & understand how to get the best out of convected heat as opposed to radiated heat. Thanks again.
Yes, definitely the way to go...
Lots of people are using these now for exactly the same as you.
Glad to here its working well👍
great review...please keep the videos coming
Thank you and thanks for watching👍
Just purchased one for my garage wgen we move.
Thanks for the code 👍
You’re welcome Kevin 👍🏼
And thanks for watching…
Any advice on how to insulate the exhaust when used in a wooden shed please? Great video
I got this one too, about two weeks ago, so watching your video, which is excellent, interested me. I'm pleased with mine as well. The pump is practically silent. The noise, in mine, comes from the fans motor, I think. A sort of whirring sound, that I didnt expect, along with the whooshing sound of the air flowing, that I did expect. You havnt mentioned this whirr, so I assume then that this is normal. Also, the fuel level gauge I find not very clear to read, it is just bearly enough to see. You havnt said this yourself, so i assume this is normal too. Im happy with mine overall, the price of mine was 20pounds cheaper than yours, at 159pounds, as I bought mine from Sunster itself on their Ebay shop, I assume yours came from Amazon. Your video is excellent, very well done indeed, I'm subscribed! Best wishes from Alan, in Norfolk.
Yes, the whooshing air sound is quite normal.
Not much you can do about that.
I didn’t mention it, but apparently you can monitor the fuel in the app. Set to a 5lt tank and set. As it has a very accurate burn rate it calculates the fuel usage!
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@@TheWrinklyNomads We used to have warm air central heating and that WAS noisy but it's only the fan working as in your car. Once the house or whatever is warm turn the heat down and the fan goes down as well. I tried mine outside the house and put the hose through the catflap into the back room/kitchen and I couldn't hear it from the front room with the connecting door open.
thanks for the video I have bought one and its pretty quiet I have to say ... only thing would be good to have a quick video on how to simply use the controller as I don't find the manual easy to understand... temperature control and button use explained clearly would be ace ... thanks so much for your videos.. jim
Are there any videos on how to use the screen and setting speed and temperature
Thanks
First time visiting your channel and I thoroughly enjoyed the content, style and editing. All that I needed and would have asked myself when looking at this smart little heater. I run a small fan heater designed for greenhouses in my workshop, I wonder how the running costs would compare? Great work fella, will be back for more.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Could you tell my if the green tubing can be switched out for proper fuel line without having to drill the rivets out please?
Unfortunately it can't Tom....
In hindsight I should have refitted the casing and used rivnuts.
That way you can disassemble and reassemble much easier....
However, take it nice n easy and it's straightforward 👍
That looks a great heater, my only thought about improving it would be to replace the rivets with nutserts for ease of access in future .
Edit: They are selling the same one on Ebay at £160 and one that looks as though it might have same spec but in a different case that is screwed together. I have in a box in my garage what was at the time the first of the Eberspacher Hydronic all in one units, that I paid £750 for in 1996 and fitted to my car, I removed it when I sold the car in 2013 and I have been thinking about how best to make use of it, but it's not an air heater and needs plumbing into a water system, I thought about a small car heater with an integrated fan but it would also need some kind of expansion tank and a lot of cobbling together, at the end of the day one of these ready to go heaters is looking like the better option and the Eberspachers seem to make good money on Ebay.
Hi John
Yes, I agree, riv nuts would be the better option. Maybe the next time I strip it down I'll change to them.
Be interested if you've got that eBay link....
Yes, back in the day, when Eberspacher had the monopoly, they charged insane money for their units.
I like the portability of that - could take it many places and as an emergency heating unit.
Wonder what the draw is for the 12v side?
Nice one, great review.
Thank you, Yeah, nice unit eh?
Very portable ( under 10kg ) and very practical.
On the 12v side: draw on start-up is 10amps, then it drops way down once the glow plug turns off, and it self ignites the fuel. It will run at below 1amp.!
Definitely the best Chinese unit I have tested so far 👍
Great video, now I know the parts inside any Diesel Heater, Thank you. One question , is it really safe to use it inside home and how beneficial it is compared to other methods. Thanks again.
Thanks for making this video. I just ordered this to put in my camping van. Wondering if the 90° exhaust elbow exiting the bottom of the unit can be removed to replace with a straight pipe through the floor?
Great review on the cons side you forgot “no” fuse 🙂🙂
Thank you Trevor, and thanks for watching 👍
Fuse not really a 'con' more of a inconvenience having to replace that plug really.
Couple of thoughts.
1 you'd need to be careful drilling the pop rivets on the tank side would be easy to puncture it?
2 can you show the sliding door on your workshop....would be interested in seeing its construction ?
Hi Phil, yes, I did check before I drilled them out.
The door is quite big but just runs using hanging rollers at the top and a guide rail to the bottom. Works quite well. Have to clean out the bottom runners now and then, but generally pretty good 👍
Can you run these on domestic heating oil 28sec kerosine?
Very interesting video. Well done. I would be interested to know how many dB the heating system produces at full power from approximately 2 meters away.
I never measured that, but by ear, it is extremely quiet.
Their own pump is also very quiet, very little ticking noise.
I know they sell them on Amazon separately as well:
amzn.to/40LuZ9f
Definitely would recommend this unit though..👍
I would put a guard round the exhaust on the inside of your shed, save wasting heat, I did see one guy who ran the exhaust gases through a radiator before having it exit his workshop…
Yes, I have been considering that option as well.
I've also seen a few run exhaust heat through a small radiator or even heat water with the a heat exchanger. But I'll probably run as is for a bit first, until I decide on exact position etc....
Thanks for watching 👍
Yup I can confirm the code isn't working, but great information for the tool box heater..will a discount code be available soon?
Apparently the code has now run out 😤
I'm not certain if it will be reintroduced?
Morning is this heater still to your liking I ordered one after watching your video, super impressed with delivery however I filled it with diesel and drove home from the fuel station only to find the contents had leaked in my vehicle. The seller said they would send me a new tank for me to fit, I was not pleased so they have now sent a message telling me I can have a full refund and keep the unit.
Seller was very cooperative.
Sounds like you were a bit unfortunate with that one...
I'm glad Sunster helped and refunded you 👍
Perhaps you can trace the leak and do a repair?
Yes I was a little confused about the reply however eBay directed me to wait till I got the refund, when that came back to me, I gave them a positive review. I followed your video and found a split in the tank, however could not get the two fixing screws to unscrew that holds the tank in, cheers for your reply.
Instead of riveting the unit back together try using rivnuts just a thought good review.
Fully agree. Rivnuts are definitely a better option.
Good video, Is it worth fitting the pump at an angle as well?
In the long term, yes. But as I only use it for short amounts of time I’ll leave it as it is 👍🏼
Aw'rite man. Happy with your video. Deffo thinking about getting one. Do you think with this heater being in the box, that it would be rainproof enough to use outside my tent? Cheers.
Yes, definitely rainproof.
Not fully waterproof though.
I would still put some sort of cover over it though. To be safe 👍🏼
Nice video, I was trying to see the actual size of your work shop be grateful if you could let me know.
Terry.
The actual area I'm heating is quite small, about 10ft x 10ft.
Just bought a sunster for my boat complete kit including fuel tan 12v 8kw output was only £58.49…
Really…..😳
Sure that’s not £158.49 ???
@@TheWrinklyNomads no it has arrived and was £58.49. Including remote control etc. well pleased fitting to boat later today
@@paulcollins4932Where did you get it from im looking for one ?
Cheers
William
I just bought a diesel heater but not this one. Riveted cover was a deal breaker for me because you will need access for maintenance (e.g., the fan bearings will likely fail in the near future and you may need to check for fuel leaks) and having to drill out the rivets to get inside is ridiculous. Total fail IMO.. I bought one made by LF Bros. A diesel heater is a great idea though for a small un-heated workshop though.
I have used this for a couple of night's now
Gone through a tank of diesel
The only problem i have come across is i can smell diesel when its turned on for about 1 min and when i turn it off i could smell diesel for the rest of the night
Im in a caravan and i do have a carbon monoxide alarm it hasnt gone off yet?
I ran it at 21c and seemed to keep the room at 23c any tips for the smell or setting it up in temperature auto mode
How's the smell doing now??
I've had heaters that do give off an unburnt diesel smell on start up but not many.
It won't set off a carbon monoxide detector, as its possibly just diesel fumes.👍
The smell has disappeared
Not sure if that's because it has disappeared or I have just become used to it 😅
@@TheWrinklyNomads lolol@just
How does the thermostat work if you use the unit outside and pipe in the hot air via a duct into the room
Not possible to control via thermostat when outside unless you extend the controller.
You can set it using 'gear mode', basically 1 through to 10, which for a workshop, works very well.👍
A very interesting and helpful review. I was just wondering how much length one could add to the exhaust pipe. I just took delivery of the same unit, hoping to use it in my garden pub. How much length do you think you could safely add to the exhaust pipe? If it were routed a bit longer inside the room, it would radiate heat and cool the pipe a bit before it exited through the wall. Anyone got any thoughts on that? The exhaust obviously has mass, so the pipe will have a length beyond which the fan will no longer blow it out. Seems like a longer pipe woul act like
a radiator of sorts.
Ok
Thank you John,
A lot of people harness the waste exhaust heat in the manner you suggest, some even run through a small radiator!
I have run, (with no restriction in the exhaust flow), for about 3 mtrs or so without problems. 👍
@@TheWrinklyNomads thank you very much for the quick response, sir. Your review and answer have been most helpful. All the best!
@@JohnMcKinney-s9h I run mine straight out but have looked at folk running the exhaust throught radiators or even create a sand battery. Some say there is a danger of creating condensation in the heater thought which would/could damage the internals. The one thing I need to change on mine though is I currently run the motor air intake (not air recycling) internally. Whilst perfectly safe it does create a negative internal pressure causing cold air from outside to be pulled inside .... nother job on the list lol!
Great review thanks! Could box be put outside is it water proof? I’d like to have one outside and feed heater hose in a window?
I would say shower proof, as it's pretty well sealed. I a heavy down pour the rain may get in.
This is what Sunster say on the Amazon sales page:
Rain and snow prevention：The appearance design of the toolbox includes a metal buckle opening and closing design, sturdy sealing, a fully built-in fuel tank, and a fully sealed upper cover, effectively preventing snow and rain, and meeting more usage scenarios.
amzn.to/3ZHXHXS
@@TheWrinklyNomads great thanks
@@kevinhughes9801 Just bought one and I would say no. I wouldn't leave it where it might get wet. The control box lives in a flimsy plastic clear cover on the lid. I can see that filling up with water although you could extend it as it's a simple 3 cable wire. The remote also has a clear plastic stowage on top but,obviously, that can be removed.
If temporarily using it outdoors eg camping some sort of waterproof cover could be made up but you would need to ensure that air could get to the intake on one end and the outlet for the hot air on the other.
For static home use maybe a wall box or something like a pet kennel??
Or just make something up For a garage/workshop the unit could be indoors but the exhaust would need to be outside. For safety I personally would have it all outside but maybe under a canopy of some sort??
I have a trailer tent and the support for the bed folds out leaving a clear storage area underneath but outside. However I would still be nervous of leaving it running underneath the bed unit if sleeping.
It all depends on your use/situation. I might consider a metal box on the towing A frame at the front lol
If running outside then you are pulling cold air through the heat exchanger which is probably not too efficient. I think (I use one) the best setup is to run it inside with both the motor exhaust & intake being drawn from outside (internal intake causes negative internal pressure .... pulling in draughts) & have the internal/warmer air recycled through the heat exchanger.
i find i am getting a sore throat with the heat coming from the heating pipe i have the exhauset going out in to fresh air but still getting slight smell inside.
oh no, why is that? i mean generally heat being blown does dry you out inside vs oil etc being heated in metal casing
@@mvictorgroup really dont know.
As you say plug should be fused and judging by the picture of the plug it would not meet UK specs on the size of it ( Too narrow).
I want that motherboard and app controller
Yes, I was quite impressed with that as well....👍
Can anyone say if this is the equivalent of the Hcalory SS2? The Hcalory model is not available in Europe.
Hi,
It is very similar, but with a few improvements over the SS2.
The SS2 uses a kettle lead power connection which I really don't like and the pump is much louder.
The air filter is no match for the Sunster as well!
I think generally it is an ok unit, but not as good as the Sunster.....
Hi, I'm in the uk. Does it come with exhaust and ducting as I can't see it in the discretion on amazon?
Great video. Kev
Hi Kev,
Yes it does, exhaust, muffler, air ducting all included.
I show what it comes with here in my video:
ruclips.net/video/rVdm9el4WrQ/видео.html
It's on Amazon now:
amzn.to/3TMnWZw
Don't forget to add my special discount code for an extra 15% off:
Discount code: 5DL5X483 (15% off)
Cheers, Steve
@@TheWrinklyNomads thanks
I've seen brand new webasto heaters for £30/$38 on Ebay. The army dumps them surplus and they get sold by surplus companies brand new unused
Post a link ?? Cheers
Wow, do you have anymore information please?
@@TheWrinklyNomads pinch of salt might be needed there ...
Not a chance anyone is selling a webasto for 30 quid brand new 😂
I’ve never in my life seen that and I have been actively looking for one. Sounds like bs to me, but perhaps you could prove me wrong?
You didnt fancy a little woodburner?
I would, but wife wouldn't....!
You know the score, happy wife happy life....
Not worth the stress 😂
Hi how do i connect Bluetooth
Hi Can you buy the pump separately?
Hi
I am currently making enquirers about that.
I'd like to get one for my motorhome as well...
@@TheWrinklyNomads me to 👍
Hi has the promo code finished.
Kev
Didn't work for me either...
Code has been updated now to:
Steve15
That will give you an extra 15% off 👍🏼
Code has been updated now to:
Steve15
That will give you an extra 15% off 👍🏼
@@TheWrinklyNomads I've tried this code but says invalid - Has it finished?
Hi does it come with the exhaust ?
Hi Nigel
Yes, it does, plus other stuff.
This shows everything you get:
amzn.to/4gPsfgn
Also I do show parts on the video here:
ruclips.net/video/rVdm9el4WrQ/видео.html
Hope that helps 👍
Thanks mate
Denk dat de Dissel Heater goed werkt weer
Ja, es ist eine sehr gute Heizung mit vielen Verbesserungen gegenüber den üblichen chinesischen.
Bisher zufrieden damit.👍
Hello mate. Could I please have some advice? I have obtained 1000liters of what I believe to be old paraffin. Maybe 5 years old. Do you think this will be ok to run through my diesel heater? Thanks very much in advance.
I think your risking problems at 5 years old.
I think you'll find liquid paraffin has a shelf life of only 2 years before it starts to degrade.
Not only that, setting up can cause you problems.
Give it a try , I don’t know why it should degrade over time, if it works happy days.
Thanks very much for the reply mate.
@metalmicky Cheers mate i will try amd experimental amount. 1000l is two whole winters for me. Im up in northern sweden. So if it works its a HUGE saving.
@@jamiemarchant2687 You could always add an inline fuel filter first to clear anything in there that may cause problems
Don't like exhaust outlet to close to plastic base if you had left it on its own legs on the wooden bench you tested it on it would have probably set fire to your workshop
I've had it running for several hours without signs of scorching or burning, but I do agree that is a risk.
When I permanently fix it in position I won't use a wood base though.👍
@@TheWrinklyNomads I suppose you could cover it with some High Temperature Fiberglass Sleeving.
I meant to say All insurances have banned this and many of the same heater type.
For what it's worth this unit does not have good reviews on the Jungle website
What a great idea, even shows pictures of the heater inside a van. Might kill you as the exhaust is built in, but what the heck, you will die warm.
Did you watch the whole video Bob?
The exhaust is vented to the outside on this unit and also all types of diesel air heaters.
I've never had any problems with mine after years of use. A good Carbon Monoxide Alarm near the unit and jobs all good 👍
says the code is invalid 🙄
It may of expired??
I’ll try to get a new one 👍🏼
Dear Good Man, We brought one of them for our wood workshop, The exhaust clamp gets really hot and one day it court fire, because it is bolted to the plastic base, as you yourself stated in your video, Plastic melts, and there is the problem. Be very care full, your insurance have banned this model and your insurance will not pay out, just so you are aware.
Hi Tonio,
Thank you for your comment.
I have been a little concerned about the plastic near the exhaust myself.
I have been running the unit for shortish periods (upto two hours) on a medium heat, and find I'm still able to touch the plastic body without problems.
Also, I have contacted Sunster regarding what exactly the material they use for the base. Be interesting to know.
Additionally, I've got the unit on a metal stand. Spose that acts as a heat sink and dissipates some of heat for the exhaust.
thanks for watching, Steve
@@TheWrinklyNomadsWonder if Tonio only made his account up for this complaint , as he's only had his account three weeks 🤔
Too much on Amazon, but then it would be!
Just buy a generator they are very cheep and worth the effort Ive never been without one
I don't quite understand. I have an efficient petrol generator but reckon the cost of generating 1kw/h to be around £0.80 which is around 2-3 times more than a diesel heater.
But this is a diesel heater, it's not for producing power..?
Just what the world needs with 8 billion people on the planet...another generator. Its so 1980's.
or an earth?
You will regret buying this pile of crap.....
Thank you for you interesting and very detailed comment Richard.
Going by the massive amount of videos and detailed content on your channel you're obviously an expert and a authority on the subject......
🤣🤣🤣
As soon as I see the remote and LCD screen, I see cheap Chinese crap, with a short life span.
Been running the same controller for 4 years now. No problems at all.
Thanks for watching 👍
I disagree (partly) with this statement - I've had my own 'Chinesium' Diesel Heater for 4 years and it works perfectly.
At the time of purchase an 'original' Diesel Heater from Webasto would have cost over £1500 with a 12 month guaranteed.
My Diesel Heater cost £115, add to this a better Air Filter, Fuel Filter and Fuel Lines (£20) and the total cost was £135. Admittedly, the guarantee is worthless but I could still buy 11x 'Chinesium' Diesel heaters for the same price as the Webasto one.
I stated that I 'partially' disagreed with your statement simply because we've all bought some piece of Chinesium garbage in the past - for me, a Diesel heater wasn't one of them... your mileage may vary.
Throw everthing out of your house made in China...... You will have nothing left. I even turned the Wife up side down to check but she was made in St Helens.😄
@@g4joe😂😂😂
It’s too dear. You can buy similar for less than half the price.
How much is the one in the video?
if you don't mind noisy ones
At the moment it's £169 on Amazon.
amzn.to/3YWCQiO
Very, very good unit 👍
Not the same build quality or components though.....