Diesel Heater

[nomoreusmc]

Which one would that be as there have been a few different kind mentioned here ???

Oh my apologies, the diesel heater.

 

[mike243]

Son bought the Vevor brand diesel heater, he had it mounted by the time I got there yesterday, it puts out a surprising amount of heat, his Garage is a 30x30 and wanted something to knock the chill off a little, I do think it could keep it well above freezing unless it drops into the teens, we don't have a lot of those most years.

 

[Winterrider]

Son bought the Vevor brand diesel heater, he had it mounted by the time I got there yesterday, it puts out a surprising amount of heat, his Garage is a 30x30 and wanted something to knock the chill off a little, I do think it could keep it well above freezing unless it drops into the teens, we don't have a lot of those most years.

I would do either that brand or the Hcalory. if just using in shop just for a bit of heat blowing around, wouldn't have to vent. If used in garage, just not sure I want to pop a couple holes in my wall ? Using 220v electric heaters now ( 1- 6k watt, and 1-5k watt ) the 6 is hooked thru off peak.

 

[mike243]

He popped about a 1 1/4" hole through the block wall. He stated some of the folks running them ran the exhaust through a radiator to scavenge more heat , not sure I would go through all that but it's cheap enough to run some tests with it.

 

[JckDanls 07]

I'll be damned if that aint a good idea with the radiator ... Have a fan blowing softly through it ...

 

[Fueling Around]

I'll be damned if that aint a good idea with the radiator ... Have a fan blowing softly through it ...

I'd say not really.
I only have experience with Espar and Webasto coolant heaters. Both brands have limits on the exhaust length to not stress the induction motor. I suspect both the Vevor and Hcalory have limits on exhaust length ie restrictions to flow.
Pushing the exhaust through a radiator may stress the induction motor.
Condensing fuel oil exhaust will not only produce water, but also drop out soot particles.

 

[Winterrider]

I'd say not really.
I only have experience with Espar and Webasto coolant heaters. Both brands have limits on the exhaust length to not stress the induction motor. I suspect both the Vevor and Hcalory have limits on exhaust length ie restrictions to flow.
Pushing the exhaust through a radiator may stress the induction motor.
Condensing fuel oil exhaust will not only produce water, but also drop out soot particles.

Lot of what I have read says that exact thing, limit the length of exhaust for performance and reliability.

 

[mike243]

Ya I would bet a lot of issues trying to get it ran longer due to several issues, I replaced a buddys gas package unit recently and been out of the install for a while, same BTU's split between 3 burners vs 2 to up the seer rating is a good thing. He will run it as is and not interested in experimenting, all these units have been studied and messed with as far as they can go I would bet. Might be a awesome heater for a camper with low amp draw if dry camping. A buddy heater works really well in my 28' but don't like to sleep running it even with all the sensors/alarms I have. I kick on the main furnace.

 

[Smoky Da Bear]

I use this to heat my 12x20 shed. Noisey and some stink, but not bad.

Bought this to try out and see if it will keep the shed warm after the big unit takes the chill out. Still figuring where im going to mount it. Non bluetooth, but has a remote control. Everything i've read about these says they heat pretty good. We shall see....

 

[Winterrider]

I use this to heat my 12x20 shed. Noisey and some stink, but not bad.
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Bought this to try out and see if it will keep the shed warm after the big unit takes the chill out. Still figuring where im going to mount it. Non bluetooth, but has a remote control. Everything i've read about these says they heat pretty good. We shall see....
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Post your thoughts after trial period. I am quite interested.

 

[DougE]

If its anything like the space I heat with the 132,000 BTU, prolly won't cut it. When below 30° or so, I can maybe go 20 minutes before its cold enough to kick the heater back on for 10 minutes or so to warm it back up. Rinse and repeat.

 

[mike243]

The fumes from torpedo heaters kills me, the propane versions are better but still not a really safe option, kind of like the none vented wall heaters being safe to a certain limit. have been in some homes where they are using natural gas straight from a well, they add a lot of pollutants into the house that are harmful, low ox sensors might work but cancer is still a real concern from any fossil fuel. Folks will say you don't have to vent a gas range, I am not 1 of them. Live long and learn lol.

 

[Steve H]

The fumes from torpedo heaters kills me, the propane versions are better but still not a really safe option, kind of like the none vented wall heaters being safe to a certain limit. have been in some homes where they are using natural gas straight from a well, they add a lot of pollutants into the house that are harmful, low ox sensors might work but cancer is still a real concern from any fossil fuel. Folks will say you don't have to vent a gas range, I am not 1 of them. Live long and learn lol.

That was my problem as well. Couldn't stand the fumes of the torpedo. I bought a Mr Heater big buddy pro for the shed. No fumes that I could detect. I'll see how it works the next time we get another cold spell. It puts out decent heat at 18000 BTU. If it keeps the area were I'm working cozy. It'll be enough for me.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

From what I've seen, the El Cheapo diesel heaters need to run full blast to keep them buring clean.

 

[Fueling Around]

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Folks will say you don't have to vent a gas range, I am not 1 of them. Live long and learn lol.

Second that. Electric range at home and my first update was a range hood. Luckily on an exterior wall so mostly easy except to sidestep a wall stud. Originally planning to go with gas range and boiler to replace the electric baseboard heat. Won't be in the house much longer so lipstick on a pig to up the resale value is all it gets.

 

[JIMSMOKES]

That was my problem as well. Couldn't stand the fumes of the torpedo. I bought a Mr Heater big buddy pro for the shed. No fumes that I could detect. I'll see how it works the next time we get another cold spell. It puts out decent heat at 18000 BTU. If it keeps the area were I'm working cozy. It'll be enough for me.

If you tune them up yearly they can run really clean. New filters,plug, and nozzle occasionally then reset the pressure.

 

[Brokenhandle]

I spend the extra money and run kerosene in my knipko ( torpedo heater) . Makes the fumes way more tolerable. But don't use it often, keep my 40 X 60 shop at 50 degrees with radiant heat. Sometimes just use it to raise temp quickly.

Ryan