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Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:00 pm
by Dot
I know this has been asked many times but this time I am going to ask for name (brand) customer service , warranties good or bad, extra bits to buy, importantly the noise level. and what size for 10mt bus, and how many outlets. Have had so many opinions but nothing really solid to make an informed judgement call. Come on guys lets have it :roll:

Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:27 pm
by Coolabah1au
We bought a snuggler from Australia heating comes with all the bits and pieces ours is only 2 Kva but for a 9 meter bus keep us warm we have had it five years now no problem self installation with a bit tech from T1 about the Electricty [emoji3060][emoji3060][emoji3060]


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Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:01 am
by BernieQ2
DONT buy from the one Bruce put up Dot .

If you buy off ebay check all the parts that you need are in the supplied picture , you need inlet and exhaust mufflers,
two outlets, digital control with remote and at least a 5kw for your bus and check for 12 or 24v system...I don't know which system you have in the bus .
We have a 5kw in the van....oversize but gets the heat up quick before settling down to the temp I have set .
Bernie .

Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:39 am
by Shirley
We had a 2kw Planar diesel heater in the Coaster it was plenty big enough to warm our bus quickly, then turn it down to idle.
We bought it from Pinnacle Wholesalers, we had to replace a small part & was able to purchase same from Pinnacle that was a few years ago. The diesel heaters on EBay today appear to have everything & are definitely cheaper, we have been looking to buy one for the Trackmaster.

Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:23 pm
by Grandad
What do you know? Maybe I can be of assistance to somebody else for a change.

My neighbour and I have just finished an installation of one of the cheap Chinese heaters.
THIS ONE, to be exact.

And it turned out ace.

On this particular kit, he learnt to buy a different fuel line. The one supplied was not recommended. And change the supply cable from the battery to a larger gauge. That was it. Everything else we needed was in the kit.

He also recommends a PDF file he found. I'll attach a copy
Ahhhhh. No I won't. Can't attach PDF files.
Bugger!
No matter.
I can send it to anyone interested. Just shoot me an email address.

Jim

Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:35 pm
by Newcastle George
Jim, The specs say 1-5kW. how is it adjusted?

George

Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:10 pm
by jon_d
George,

The Chinese heaters adjust the fuel pump pulses and fan speed (air intake) which determines the (constant) heat output.

I believe some of the older systems have a simple on/off (full bore) mode.

Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:22 pm
by Newcastle George
Jim, I would like a copy of the pdf sent to cargroomergeorge@gmail.com.

Thanks in anticipation.

George

Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:24 pm
by RobertNotBob
Easier if Jim sends it to Bruce and Bruce post it in the thread and then available to all, thank you

Re: Which one Diesel heater

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:30 pm
by Newcastle George
Robert, I was responding to Jim's post, thank you.

George