How to fix a torpedo heater

[@dannybowman7792]

Thank you. I am a repairman at a local hardware store and guys bring in these heaters in from time to time. A few I have been at a loss to repair. Your video has really taught me how to fix problems that I didn't know how to fix. Hopefully, guys working in cold buildings can now have some heat to help them out. Thank you again.

[@SirEpifire]

I've never seen the inside of one of these heaters till I bought an old Remington today. I turned it on and I had no fan movement or igniter (or any audible buzzing for that matter). The fan spins nice and free, my photocell looked to be in great shape and since the igniter was also looking fine; I'm pretty sure it's the control board. Considering the longest/largest cell on the board was melted, I'm gonna assume that was the cause. Thanks for all your dedicating and info here, it's a godsend! I went from knowing nothing about these units, to having a straight forward understanding of how it all works; just inside of half an hour.

[@shanegoff217]

Impressive...you are obviously quite knowledgeable and detailed about how each part works. It took me some time to find a video where you actually know what youre talking about instead of guessing and telling others how to fix their heaters...you diagnosed it, repaired, and shared! Great job! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@picwick57]

I have 2 to fix up & your video made my day! awesome description of steps to follow, I ordered & received parts for my 165,000 reddy heater & just acquired a protemp 125,000 to fix up as well. I have searched & watched many vids but to be honest you nailed every aspect of my concerns to tackle this heads on !! Thanks

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad the video helped!

[@santiagosandoval2125]

Amigo buenas noches soy de Ecuador estoy en proceso de reparación de un calentador de este tipo pero en mi país no hay repuestos para estos equipos tu ayuda donde conseguirlos para que me envíen a ecuador

[@baldeagle242]

I just watched this entire video from start to finish and without a doubt you have the most in depth video on KZbin for these heaters. If I could edit this video down to 7-8 minutes it would easily see 800,000 to 1,000,000 views per year. I made a similar video that does not go into 10% of the detail you show! You have a new sub! I’ll be checking out some of your other videos over the next few days. 🦅🇺🇸

[@-ChrisD]

Absolutely fantastic video!! I have a number of torpedo heaters that I have gotten and never wanted to get rid of in case I could fix them or needed parts. I have saved this video and feel confident with just about any problems I may encounter! I found this video after torpedo heaters (witch I'm currently using) igniter worked but fan wouldn't start today. Most other videos are talking about something different. THANK YOU!!!!!!! I will be able to reference this video in the future as needed. I am so pleased !!!

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Glad I was able to help. And thanks for watching.

[@anthonycampbell8876]

The comment about turning the vanes around saved me bying a vane kit found 1 had been installed sideways so fixed that .thank you very much.

[@johnbartley1044]

Good job. Logical and methodical. Nice to see somebody using the multi meter 😊

[@coltonware5627]

Blew my mind when watching this and heard you say Salem Ohio, I lived in Canfield until adulthood and worked in Columbiana!

[@jonkwilloughby]

Thanks! I just picked up an old one. Nothing happens when I plug it in. You gave me information how to get started troubleshooting. Thanks again!!

[@johnbucher9602]

Brand new subscriber here. Soon as you said berger electric in salem, I paused the video and subscribed. I live in Columbiana. Got a junkyard in lisbon.

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Awesome! We’re near Minerva.

[@Triggerman2505]

Excellent video, thank you. I came here because mine stinks, so not sure if someone put diesel in there or if I need to service something but will use the knowledge gained here to get it sorted out. Thank you!

[@davidmacleod527]

well watched your video very nice 'my heater starts then stops i think the compasser is bad what do you think ;it was working thank you motor runs slow then shuts off

[@curtisroberts9137]

repairing one of these similar models last night. I did not realize about the feeler gauge adjustment. Makes sense. The machine ran for quite a while then quite. Looks like it had gotten hot in the past. I think that as it got warm the pump started binding. I'll go adjust and try again. Glad I found the video.

[@alricklothian6452]

Very good video, give me all the ideas of what I need to try to get my Reddy heater working.

[@jasonsnedden]

Outstanding job on the video. Very helpful!

[@dannybarnhill2135]

Thanks for the video that is help me I have a Dayton 400,000 BTU turbo heater and when I first got it used it fired right up and then it cut off so I’m gonna work on replacing the things you replaced and check those things that you did and hopefully get this bad boy back up and running. Thanks so much

[@deanhenthorn1890]

Thanks for making this video. You explained everything in simple terms and as to how and why each component works in relation to the others.

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@EdwardPierson-er5yd]

You didn't show the spring and ball assembly on the adjustment does the spring go in first or the ball go in first and how do you turn it to adjust it in or out to get your proper

[@countryside8122]

Cheaper parts and harder to repair the board. However, where do get the boards? On mine the system starts then shuts off right away.

[@billkilpatrick4927]

Best troubleshooting video on these heaters ive seen! Thank you very much👍👍

[@JorgeGarcia-io6xz]

Verry good vídeo help a lot,. My cuestión is when you use tve feeler gage what does 3000 mean? I have one that says 0.30 0.40 and 0.70. Is this in noches , now milmeters 200, 315 , what size are you talking about. Thank you for your help

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

It’s been a while since I worked on this, but I think it was 30 thousandths which is a 0.030 feeler gauge. Or 0.762 mm

[@steves835]

Excellent video. Very concise and easy to follow. Thanks for the fantastic diagnostic video!

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

[@JBPRUNTY]

Absolutely PERFECT vidio - nicely done my friend ! very comprehensive and helpful !! THANKS !

[@mikeyd4390]

EDIT* How funny, I've lived in the Youngstown area for about 12 years now lol Just food for thought I wish folks could start these videos differently with not just replacing parts because most of us watching them are on job sites with a piece of crap heater that we're just trying to fix so that way we can get our other real job done. I do thank you for the video though I'm sure it'll help somebody.

[@frankiemassey1604]

I’m getting air to my nozzle but it’s not picking up fuel. I’ve even blown threw the line still want pick up.

[@Hans_P]

Pull and clean the filter in the tank and clean the fuel nozzle with carb or brake cleaner and blow it out with compressed air

[@colinwhite5355]

I’m in the U.K. Bought mine from Machine Mart. 65 stores and they stock ZERO spares or service items for their space heaters. I’ve been waiting over a week for a fuel filter from their centralised spares department in Nottingham. It’s zero degrees outside. The only comparable part I can find, on-line, is in the USA. Truly crappy machine which is forever breaking (3 years old). The USA understands customer service. Mine is a Clarke XR60 if you’d like to avoid buying one.

[@jimcunningham7803]

I watched the video and still have questions. Mine lights, runs fine and when the stove reaches the temperature set on the thermostat the stove stops running and the indicator shows "no flame". I have replaced the photo eye and the circuit board with no change in the issue. If I set the stove outside where it can't reach the setting on the thermostat it will run for hours without a problem. I am at a loss as to the problem.

[@RRaucina]

bypass the thermostat. Unneeded

[@austinhancock2204]

Great video! Thanks for posting. I was wondering, where do you find the parts? Are they interchangeable?

[@hspeed8080]

have you seen were it surges, every 2 seconds. original it had a cracked Fues line and that was replaced and worked great for about a month as needed say 2 hrs a day. now it does get hot wahoo but surges. mine is a 70,000 btu Mr Heater. Thanks in advance for any ideas

[@jamesknowlson9278]

Great video, very informative. I have a 150,000 btu kero space heater, works good but only if top cover isn't fixed down all the way. Shuts down as soon as all screws are tightened down. Any ideas?. Thanks

[@jamesgangloff8501]

I've got the same problem did you ever figure out what the problem was If so Please give me a response This is frustrating as h***

[@jamesknowlson9278]

Yeh, was fine ever since screwed pump adjuster in 1/2-1 turn been perfect ever since🔥🔥👍

[@lrandol456]

Project is complete and now it's warm outside.... LOL great video, thanks

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

It will be cold again all too soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Salmonleap2023]

Could you can purpose of the glass fuse on the board, my heater keeps blowing the clear fuse , thanks 😊

[@dwayne-7306]

I have an old Sears 85,000 BTU kerosene turbo heater I cannot find the pressure setting for the pump I was wondering what you recommend for the pressure I have a $50, 000 BTU that's at 3.6 PSI yours is at 5.1 for $115,000 BTU just wondering if you had any idea what $85,000 BTU would run it has the same pump housing that you have in this video thank you if you can help me thank you anyway for the making of the video much help

[@blazzingray]

I have remington 50k btu 3.6 psi is what says on side of mine so I would go for 4.5 other way is if you get nice even glow on front and no harsh smell should be good

[@blazzingray]

Just found owners manual for sears 85k says 4 psi

[@murkstalinskitm5334]

Pretty cool when you said your location as I'm right up here near Sandusky

[@MrSliazafoxx]

Great video!! I’m having the issue with the motor sticking and spinning in the wrong direction... would like to try and swap out the capacitor... gonna check out local motor shops for more info

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Capacitor is probably the problem. Local motor shop should be able to get you going in no time. Thanks for watching!

[@jasoncolwell5423]

I dont know if you are still answering questions here but I need help if you are.. I have the 125t professional series. The ignitor glows for about 5-10 seconds and then goes off, the fan never starts, I dont know if the fan not starting is causing the ignitor to turn off or if the ignitor turning off to soon is causing the fan not to spin??? I got aggravated and kicked it, not hard, and it started right up and ran until I turned it off, now its back to the same issue. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Edit: I meant to say also the fan spins fairly easily by hand so its not locked up. Seems to have a capacitor under the motor but its made in the wiring and I cant find any mention of replacing it anywhere online, everywhere just says buy a new motor.

[@jamesgangloff8501]

I've got a date in a 100000 BT you heater It runs fine as long as the cover back on and it won't ignite Any ideas

[@chucklesmakmlgh]

I have a master heater that just quit. I hope l have the same success. Great job, video too.

[@mooregoodink7734]

Thank you for taking the time to produce this video with clear and systematic explanations. My ReddyHeater 55,000 starts and runs for a minute or two then stops with a blown fuse. Although the manual states a GMA 10 fuse is recommended, the original fuse in the fuse holder on the circuit board was 6.3amps of which I blown several three. Then from Amazon I acquired the GMA 10 fuse, which didn't blow. But worse, the igniter disintegrated about 90secs after starting the heater. I removed the air pump rear plate and noticed black marks where the rotor or vanes had marked it in two places. The clearance between the rotor and housing is 0.002in. Before ordering more parts, could you offer any thoughts that might remedy my problem? Victor Moore

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Unfortunately I really don't have any suggestions for you. I do not know what would cause the igniter to disintegrate other than possibly wrong voltage which is nearly impossible. Maybe the igniter was damaged and was blowing the lower amp fuse, with the correct fuse it failed, just a thought. Best of luck to you in getting it working properly. Thanks for watching.

[@mooregoodink7734]

Thank you Brian. One final thought to consider: the heater worked fine when purchased new about 15 years ago but has sat unused for a decade with the original kerosene in the tank. After the first fuse failed, I drained it, cleaned it and replenish with new. @@SakimasRidgeHomestead

[@mooregoodink7734]

Since my last correspondence, I purchased a new igniter, which seems to be working fine, except the installation booklet accompanying the igniter states it should not remain on for more than a few seconds after the gas ignites. My voltmeter shows it continues to receive a constant 120 volts. I switched the machine off after half a minute of operation. Any further thoughts?

[@mooregoodink7734]

Brian: A new circuit board resolved my problem. Power to the igniter now fades soon after combustion begins, just as it should.

[@howardjohnson6189]

@@mooregoodink7734 Well done sir. Thanks for sharing that adding “perseverance” to troubleshooting a problem is usually the most important variable in the process. The resulting sense of accomplishment and gratification is almost always priceless!!

[@chrisferguson1797]

Mine runs but shuts off after a short time then I let it sit and it will run again but keeps shutting off. Do you think the board is getting to hot ?

[@lorenscott6123]

Question I have a reddy heater 170t igniter lights up it lights no problem when the cover is of like yours is I put the top cover on and it wont light

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

I think if the pump pressure is set too low it will run with the cover off but not on. In the video mine stopped running with the cover off and the pump pressure was too high.

[@daletroy3515]

That means you need to replace both air filters on the unit. If you happen to see drops of fuel dripping from the front while the unit is fired up and heating, that means your air pump is not getting enough forced air because your filters are dirty/saturated. Hope this helps.

[@lorenscott6123]

Come too find out my fan was bound up it was the graphite block in back of the fan

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Glad you found the issue!

[@picwick57]

@@SakimasRidgeHomestead Some are designed to run variable fuels & others are specific to kerosene only! is this only spray nozzle size??. My protemp 125,000 runs great on diesel nice clean controlled flame behind nose cone. But my reddy heater 165,000 no matter the psi pump pressure, + or - the flame shoots a bit beyond beyond the cone & the shop fills with a haze of smoke ! Obviously does not like diesel !! everything else is up to par only now wonder about my nozzle theory & spray?

[@Greek2Me64]

Nice thorough explanation, thanks much.

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

[@SuperHozehead]

Great information, i learned a lot. Seems pretty simple and straight forward.

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@deanhenthorn1890]

How does oil based fuel get algae to grow in the fuel tank?

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

It’s a mystery to me, but it grows in diesel fuel and hydraulic oil.

[@majadhussain1494]

Very professional and precise info

[@borgsol1]

Thanks for a great video as I'm gonna repair my own one of these days😀👍

[@rodmoore1998]

When i put the cover back on over the air pump rotor my fan won't spin. Loosen the bolts, spins great. Any thoughts as i am only talking finger tight? Also does the fuel line go to the back nozzle or the one closest to the flame? Thanks

[@toddhowes7722]

make sure the rotor fits correctly over the small plastic alignment tabs. Also check the rotor vanes are all in properly as they are not square

[@JoaoSantos-ez9yc]

Can you please send me the link for the pressure gauge. Thank you!

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

This is similar to the one I used. amzn.to/2sjSCrl

[@davidsmith5599]

Well done. You make it look easy. Thank you.

[@dennismackiewicz9256]

If the heater says to run it on kerosene or #1 diesel. Could it be run on #2 diesel?

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

I run mine on off-road “home heating oil” red dyed diesel with no issues.

[@carllewis2207]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

[@kevinst.francis9935]

what wud cause my heater to smell bad when it's running

[@markallan9050]

Awesome video! Very good explaination of how that works. Is that a dasa brand heater? Where did you get parts for it? I have a similar indirect fired one i need to get some parts for

[@katiepierson4807]

i put new board and still nothing is starting i wonder why

[@lostintime8651]

Just 1 question. What was wrong with it?

[@robertvanalstine4963]

What would make my heater spit and sputter ?

[@PapaRug.58]

The heater I have I had to replace the rubber hoses inside it and then tweak the air mix screw

[@MukeshKumar-kf9fs]

What could be the reason

[@ExtremeRecluse]

During the summer months you can get a good torpedo heater for cheap. This rebuild would cost 3 times that of a good used heater.

[@renoir6900]

Hi mate love the video very helpful but I can’t find the issue that I have😢 my space heater doesn’t turn on, the button doesn’t light up and everything it’s dead 💔 would you know what the issue can be??

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Have you used a meter to check and see if you have power inside the unit or at the switch?

[@renoir6900]

Hi Sakima's Ridge Homestead thank you for your quick reply. I haven’t really checked anything because I wouldn’t know where to start. All I know is the switch is transferring power but somewhere something isn’t doing whats meant to do. Can you recommend me few things what I can check so it turns on

[@peterman54]

@@renoir6900 Pull the panel cover and check the fuse.

[@deanhenthorn1890]

renoir marquis look at this video at about five minutes in. Might be your problem

[@Josh-mh3kl]

Both of my dewalt torpedos run for a few minutes than the fan motor starts to wine and eventually the heater shuts off. Any ideas?

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Just a shot in the dark, but the air pump clearance may be too tight. Might be getting hot and rubbing causing the motor to slow enough to shut the flame down. I had a similar issue months after this video, cleaning the air pump up a little on fine sandpaper worked for me.

[@Josh-mh3kl]

@@SakimasRidgeHomestead ill try it. Thank You

[@lilvedo1]

I have a me heater 75000 btu runs good but shuts off after 10 minus new hoses and cleaned photocell and connector

[@countryboycharlie9793]

What else is left to replace u replaced everything on it. Someone like me that tells me buy everything u can replace at one time

[@stefanoferri1485]

I have an old Sears and it blows smoke any suggestions?

[@toddhowes7722]

Make sure the filters are clean, its probably clogged nozzle. Sometimes you can overcome by increasing pressure with screw on the pump.

[@thethinblueline2444]

Nice video and very well explained and demonstrated. Thumbs up and subscribed. Thanks!

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@eddieodwyer3727]

Thank you, found the problem with mine.

[@johnpuzyr8039]

great video great job well presented

[@shockingguy]

Where did you get your parts from it would be nice to know how much you paid for the parts and where you got them from thanks

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

I do not remember at the moment, I'll look back and see if I can find any info, I may have the receipts in the garage somewhere. If I do, I'll let you know.

[@nick80646]

Did you manage to remember where you purchased the board? Mine is having the same issue.

[@acesegura0694]

If you're in central minnesota Lewis motor repair is a good shop

[@ktcopyguy]

Pull the insert out of a Bic pen and slide over the tabs to release...

[@waynesmith8961]

Great Video. Thank You.

[@MukeshKumar-kf9fs]

Brooder's air presser is not forming

[@RRaucina]

Igniter should be upgraded to silicon nitride. Supply house .com has them universal for $13 and you can make it work with any heater. Not at all fragile like this crap for $24

[@SuperJahBlaze]

PLEASE HELP . I have almost similar to your mine btu 140,000 the issue I’m having is when the cover is off it runs fine and the. When I put the cover back on and start it then it won’t start it will give me E1 error. Do you know what the issue might be. It’s weird cover off it works fine. Cover back on then it won’t work 🤷🏻

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

It's been a while since I worked on mine, but I think that issue requires adjusting the air pump pressure to correct. Thanks for watching.

[@Grandassets]

I cant see spending $150 and 2 days labor on something that is only $199 New at Lowes? if all it needed was some cleaning or a new draw hose

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

The cheapest one on Lowe’s website is $225 and it’s only 75000 btu and not multifuel. The one I have is a $400 - $500 unit.

[@normandvilleneuve578]

J'ai commandé ceci et j'ai reçu un petit niveau de 6 pouces a bulle et pointeur laser qui vaut $5.00

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Je ne sais pas ce que vous avez commandé, je ne vends rien. Cette vidéo ne contient aucun lien de vente.

[@normandvilleneuve578]

@@SakimasRidgeHomestead ok parfait j'ai dû me tromper de destinataire désolé

[@wilsolo1986]

Thumbs up, Awesome!

[@staatsfiend]

I buy all my parts on eBay, i dont like Amazons politics. My igniter was $21.50 on eBay. Also this is actually a REDDY, you just didn't read the decal.

[@debbyfarster3504]

Great

[@ronwest5693]

Need part number on broad

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

The part number for the board in my heater was 104068-02. I got the new one from ALLPARTS equipment and accessories inc.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Introduce your dog! I sure couldnt bring work into the kitchen.

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

The big black one was Cole, the brown cocker spaniel was Paisley. Unfortunately, we’ve lost both of them over the last two years. We call the kitchen table “the workbench”.

[@garysgarage.2841]

That thing was a POS everything was f'd up.

[@johnpuzyr8039]

doh