Diesel Heater Fuel Tank Upgrade & Fuel Shut Off

[@alainjanssen9393]

hey, great usefull video, I would like to purchase the nylon kit, the shutt-off valve etc, but U don't see the link you said you would give. or am I not looking correctly?

[@itsallfabrication]

Hi Alain, Drop me a quick message at [e-mail] and I'll get you one sorted out. Thanks.

[@raczyk]

What about installing a quick disconnect instead of a shut off? Would that work or do those tend to leak? For a shut off would a 6 mm inner fuel line diamater work? I have a 2 mm inner bore nylon line, guess it would not matter what size bore is before the pump?

[@itsallfabrication]

Yeah you could put a quick disconnect in if you like, not sure about them leaking as I tend not to use them myself. I use a 6mm metal fuel shut off, the beauty with that is, if you have to work on the fuel line further down (filter or pump), just shut the fuel off and it creates a vacuum in the fuel line, meaning the fuel stays in the line and doesn't empty itself, so less mess and less priming after fuel system maintenance.

[@danweiss1371]

Thank you for the video. Everything duly noted. Don’t want trouble down the road. Thanks.

[@raczyk]

What is the inner bore size of the rubber connections to fit the 5 mm outside diamater of the nylon line? Suppose to be snug right?

[@itsallfabrication]

Get diesel rated rubber pipe with an inner diameter of 4mm. Also spray the inside of the rubber pipe with WD40 when you are fitting the pipes together, otherwise is a real pain to get them pushed in.

[@residentweavil233]

great tips mate - and aligns to some others i have seen in terms of upgrades - one thing that would help would be links to where you got the piping , clips pump upgrade and possible contact details for how people reach out to you for tanks and shutoff fitting- couldnt see it in the description of vid but may be missing it somewhere else

[@itsallfabrication]

Thanks for your comment/advice. I managed to get 10 fuel line kits and I'll bundle them up with the fuel shut offs. I ran out of tanks, but will try and get more. And I will put my contact details in the description. Thanks mate.

[@chrisb5839]

Are these standard tanks vented? How do you get around a vacuum being formed when the fuel is sucked up through the pipe?

[@itsallfabrication]

Yeah, there's a vent hole in the cap.

[@stuartjames2952]

Hi great videos. Please can you tell me where I can purchase 2 of the shut off valves from, May be from yourselves. Many thanks. Stuart

[@itsallfabrication]

Hi Stuart, Drop me a quick email to [e-mail] and we'll sort out a couple of shut off valves for you. Thanks.

[@merlin1346]

sometimes seen these heaters fitted outside the room when in fact they are better fitted inside the room and exhausted to the outside along with the combustion air intake pipe as well, that way the heater will recirculate the warm air allowing the room to get warmer more quickly.

[@itsallfabrication]

That is correct Merlin, and well worth a mention. Thank you.

[@richardmccarthy4098]

It may sound great continuously recirculating the warm air instead of cold fresh air but without fresh air it will generate condensation inside a vehicle,its the reason I dont recirculate warm air.

[@reddave8628]

Do you supply the pick up pipes on there own ?. I want to go straight into the tank on my vw t4 to save messing with the separate tank.

[@wrxs1781]

They include the green fuel line because all heater purchaser's will watch KZbin and order the white nylon kits, this applies also to the pick up tubes. Good video and very helpful.

[@itsallfabrication]

Good point mate, I would tend to agree with you.

[@BH-hr9tp]

Great tips , will be doing this ASAP. I'm also looking for a quick disconnect solution.

[@crazy-diamond7683]

I bought one of these for my Man Cave - No missus allowed! 👍 But it gets bloody cold when I'm trying to work, I'm fitting mine external in a purpose made cupboard but i'll have the tank/power inside. I was worried about how flimsy these connectors are and the fuel line included reminds me of fish tank air line, I was looking around for a good solution and this video just confirmed my thoughts are correct on these supplied parts. Thank you so much for the advice and the vids!! Maybe posting a few links to the parts would help a few out to whats needed, especially when some are new to these heaters. 👍 cheers again!!

[@itsallfabrication]

Thanks for your comment, and input on helpful links, much appreciated 👍

[@Sub_Divisions]

Can you advise me what type of fuel shut off tap that is and where i can buy one? Cheers mate

[@chriswalker4272]

Fit like, Full of useful tips sir. Thank you

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Good point on the fuel shutoff pal, i can have done with that a few times already :)

[@shanedean8562]

Great tips man... I am installing mine in an older small motorhome, looking forward to posting the results! Thanks again for your videos!

[@railmod]

I'm in Australia and about to buy a diesel heater, found this video - great info. Any chance of posting a link to the ebay fuel kit link as I've looked & can only find the fuel line itself (I think), but not a kit with the fittings. Ta.

[@itsallfabrication]

Hi, Thanks for the comment. I've only got a link for fuel line on ebay UK All the best for your install.

[@railmod]

@@itsallfabrication thank you, any chance you can post that UK link as it might help in my search.

[@robertwendy6163]

Are those fuel taps suitable for diesel, the ones I can find say for petrol/gasoline.

[@itsallfabrication]

Yeah, work fine with diesel.

[@ahmelmahay]

great tips mate im waiting on my vevor heater to arrive from germany ...now i have time to order decent spares thans to your video ....a big hello from Ireland

[@itsallfabrication]

Thank you Joe.

[@Piercedguy]

i got my heater the other day and started putting it together today. Then i found this video............but i have already drilled and connected the fuel spout that came with it in to the tank. you said the seals on it are no good. can i use other seals?

[@itsallfabrication]

Yes you can. Get one of the o-rings in the outlet and measure the outside diameter of the o-ring, followed by the thickness of the o-ring. Order two nitrile o-rings of that size and replace. Nitrile o-rings are usually olive green in colour.

[@michaelballard17]

A link to the fuel line kits would be helpful.

[@itsallfabrication]

Hudreds on sale on ebay, take your pick.

[@skysurferuk]

Nicely informative, apart from I can't find your fuel line kit on your site...

[@itsallfabrication]

Hi Skysurfer, Thanks for your comment. As stated in the video, the fuel line kits are available on ebay for about £8 (last time I checked). We looked into selling them, but they'd end up more expensive than the ones you can purchase on ebay. Hope this helps.

[@coreybabcock2023]

I have the 10 l corner fill tank never a drop coming out as I drive

[@itsallfabrication]

I've fitted a few of the corner fill 10 litre tanks, but always fit them face on in the van to avoid fuel sloshing towards the filler neck. Glad to hear that you've not had any issues with fuel spilage.

[@tstuart7333]

Super information. Looking really good. Many thanks for the video and all your efforts.

[@itsallfabrication]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@qcordep1323]

Great vid. Where can I get the shut off from?

[@itsallfabrication]

We can supply the shut off if you are in the UK? Send us a message at [e-mail]

[@mrmotofy]

@@itsallfabrication You can supply the what??? :)

[@itsallfabrication]

Oops, never noticed that! Corrected 😃

[@johnfoster-cs3ut]

Where are you in Selkirk i would like to get a tank and fitting s

[@itsallfabrication]

Hi John, Message me at [e-mail] and we'll see what you need.

[@raymartin872]

How is the Mini coming on

[@itsallfabrication]

Good, just giving the calipers the last coat of paint, then rebuilding them. I'll have a vid of them up soon.

[@melbournesubtropicfruits9474]

What about using that metal pickup used for cars Diesel tank and fittng on top of plastic Jerry bottle tank? My tank area is only 33cm high and have to get a 5lt box tank - also a flat fiber/nitrile washerwould be best on original tank spigot?

[@itsallfabrication]

A lot of folks use the pick up pipe in their van fuel tank, fitted through the sender unit, and that's ok. The issue I have with that approach is, road diesel in the UK has a lot of tax added to it, whereas I can buy red diesel at about half the price of road diesel and use that to power the diesel heater, making it cheaper to run. As concerns the original tank spigot, I'd never fit a fuel outlet to the bottom of these tanks and have that tank fitted inside the van, because even with nitrile o-rings the outlet/spigot will leak eventually and that's a nightmare in a van.

[@melbournesubtropicfruits9474]

@@itsallfabrication Yeh i agree dont want to find a puddle of fuel not noticed after a time - in Australia we cant get cheaper untaxed diesal - unless i go to the trouble of refining fish & chip frying oil? I found your fuel cock - need a decent cheap vent valve {going the way of plastic 5lt Jerry can and fast removal fuel line clips but those arnt cheap}

[@itsallfabrication]

@@melbournesubtropicfruits9474 Would a low profile marine fuel tank be an option for you, as it's already vented, has the top pick up fitted, and may better fit into your limited space?

[@melbournesubtropicfruits9474]

@@itsallfabrication Yes did see someone using small marine tank with a barbed connection so you can remove and fill outside van but couldn't find one unless you may have a link? Dont think local boat shops would stock 5 to 7lt?

[@itsallfabrication]

@@melbournesubtropicfruits9474 I would look on facebook marketplace, as well as marine buy and sell groups on facebook. I'm kind of in a similar postion to you right now, as I'm building a mobile cart that's going to have a 5kw diesel heater fitted in it, so's I can move the heater between workshops during the winter, and I'm undecided what fuel tank I'm going to use for the build.

[@sailingaphrodite4189]

Hello, I wondered if you sell the shut off and cable online?

[@itsallfabrication]

I don't sell the nylon fuel line, but here's a link for the fuel shut off. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292656218510?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=XE19QvHMT6y&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=XE19QvHMT6y&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=FB_MSG

[@sailingaphrodite4189]

@@itsallfabrication Thanks. About to fit a heater on the boat and a shut off sounds idea.

[@itsallfabrication]

@@sailingaphrodite4189 Yeah, they're a must. I don't know why people don't fit them, while installing their diesel heaters.

[@jackgoodey5813]

How do I contact you for the kit, thx

[@itsallfabrication]

Use the links in the description Jack, you can order one there.

[@stevecarlisle3323]

Nice Work, but its been found out long ago that these tanks start leaking in about a Year, due to poor design.

[@brentsmith5647]

Brilliant video thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@itsallfabrication]

Your welcome.

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

I have bought a 15 litre tank top loading vented lid can you fit a stand pipe cut of valve and upgraded fuel pie please.

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

Mine is leaking like the titanic

[@itsallfabrication]

@@livingthedreambuildingthedream Can you get it to me/ship it? I can fit what you require.

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

I’ve sorted it mate bought a sturdier tank and retrofitted it no leaks no dramas I’ve done what Mel on utube has done. Just need a cut off valve.

[@itsallfabrication]

@@livingthedreambuildingthedream Yeah, the tank Mel shows in his vid is really good quality. Those fuel shut offs are available on ebay, grab one of those and you're good to go. Glad you got things sorted.

[@moustachemike7128]

check out Dan Ratner diesel heater quick connect ....he uses a Marine Fuel tank ...check it out.....cheers

[@itsallfabrication]

Will do, thank you.

[@crazycrab8578]

I got that tank, I use it for me water supply, it fits me van and makes nice coffee :),

[@itsallfabrication]

Yeah, They do make good water tanks too.

[@michaelpersson68]

Yes nice

[@carlhutchison4118]

Were are you in Scottish borders chirnside is were I am

[@itsallfabrication]

I'm in Selkirk Carl.

[@drillerkiller]

I grew up in Chirnside, used to work at Dexters

[@johnfoster-cs3ut]

​@@itsallfabrication Where are you in Selkirk i will be there tomorrow às my wife belongs to Selkirk

[@robertwendy6163]

Are those fuel taps suitable for diesel, the ones I can find say for petrol/gasoline.

[@itsallfabrication]

They're suitable for all petrolium based fuels.