I Install a Direct Vent Propane Heater in My Off Grid Cabin

I Install an Ashley 11,000 BTU unit in my 10 x 16 foot off grid cabin. I cut a hole in my cabin and hang the unit before the gas fitters arrive to plumb and test the system. The forty pound propane tank will last me a while given I use it a few days a week for three hours at a time. It took a month and a half to complete the project because the pipe and gas fitters are busy this time of year.

[@matthewmoore3947]

Awesome! I'm going to install one! Good information! God bless you and your family!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks, you too!

[@buddyreed2623]

Hi Peter. Your set up is nice for the heater. I hope that you will consider a propane tank support. There are several types that would make removing the tank for refilling a little easier. Have good days!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Buddy. I'll look into the tank support.

[@doubtap1412]

Needed to see vent pipe start to finish cap

[@LS-zo9iw]

GREAT HEATER! I actually installed one in my VAN! works great!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Great to hear!

[@silverback802]

Hi Peter I have the same heater for my 10x14 cabin. It works great.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

It's a great unit! Thanks for watching.

[@thatguy5586]

How much propane dose it use a week?

[@j.anders6895]

I have the 11,000 BTU Ashley heater, and I can only get the pilot working the burner is not working, any suggestions?

[@creativeoutlet3148]

I had the same issue. It said to use 11" water column up to 14" wc ... it seems to have something faulty. I bought an adjustable regulator that goes from 0-20 psi and now it works... kinda... :( I'll probably just modify mine. It's dumping a fair bit of heat outside and very little inside. Pilot dims considerably while burner is on.. seems to be a bad regulator or some such. 27.○○○" wc is 1 psi

[@wisconsinlifeoutdoors6467]

Did you wrap the blanket around the vent pipe? Kind of wished you would have showed how you did the outside part.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

The vent pipe and pipework were done by the gas fitters. I tried not to bother them too much with my cameras ... hence the limited footage of their work.

[@beaubroshomesconstruction7295]

Good job, Do you have a second tank to replace that one when empty, or will you just bring it home for refill when needed? Sorry, I assume it refills like your standard b.b.q. tank?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Yes, it refills like the standard BBQ tank. I have the one 40 pound tank and will use a BBQ in a pinch as a backup.

[@BASTICHES]

Where did you place the thermometer?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

I have it sitting on my desk.

[@traviscarter9182]

Being it's been about 10 months would you have any consumption rate type of info now it's snowing. And last avg fall. How many days/weeks would you say a tank has been lasting and assuming same usage 3 hr x 3day wk. Great video I'm ordering either this one or a martin 11k. What are your thoughts on it and was it worth it? Thanks for your time Sir

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

I need to do a better job tracking usage. I started using the 40lb tank in December last year. I ran it, like you indicate, about 3 hrs a day up to 3 days a week. I spent two nights there last year when it was -10C outside. I stopped using it in late March with the arrival of Spring. It fired it up about 6 more times this autumn before the tank became empty. So, pretty good for the application.

[@traviscarter9182]

@@TheWoodlandReboot thank you. Just about to install the martin 11k btu tomorrow in our camper.

[@Bishop545454]

Hope you can help me. My sister just had one installed and a lot of heat comes out the vent. Is this normal?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

A lot of heat comes out of my vent as well. I can't say whether it is normal or not.

[@urglik]

i see a lot of bad reviews for ashley. i would love to get one though, but i am hesitant. any thoughts

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Mine works perfectly. I love it.

[@blubberywhale9247]

Don't buy one, if it arrives defective, they refuse refunds. I lost $700 on mine. Not a product of the USA but rather China, and the quality control doesn't exist; no product testing at all. And US stove (the manufacturer) won't replace it.

[@MyKitty1972]

Hello, we installed one in our ice shack but we cannot light it at all! Can you give ups any tips of how to light it?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Hi Nathalie, Sorry to hear that. It is unfortunate. Mine works very well. Did you have a professional company do the gas line installation? Have you tried the various trouble shooting options listed in the manual? Hope you can get it to work. Peter at the Reboot.

[@silverback802]

I have the same heater. I have to hold the button for the pilot light down for about 90 seconds before the ignition will light the pilot light.

[@brendafarrow3117]

Where is the outside installation of the vent ?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

I may not have filmed that work The gas fitters installed the outside vent and they were not keen to be filmed.

[@ace60485]

How long has the tank lasted?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

I'm currently using the heater about 3 hours a day 3 days a week. I guesstimate that I have approximately 3/4s of the tank remaining.

[@avlisk]

Do you think the 11,000 would be enough for my 450 sq ft cabin? Or should I get the 17,000 model. Thanks. (Middle of Maine.)

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Middle of Maine ... we share similar winters! Keep in mind I'm not a heating expert. I think the 17000 model would better suit your needs given your cabin size. I think the smaller unit would be overworked and not fully heating your space. Hope that helps, Peter at the Reboot.

[@avlisk]

@@TheWoodlandReboot Thank you. I've had a few recommendations, and every one says get the bigger one and turn it down rather than getting the smaller one and running it full blast. Being in a place where it will be below freezing for weeks to months at a time is a contributing factor.

[@silverback802]

I would get the 17,000 for that cabin

[@avlisk]

@@silverback802 Thanks. I went for the larger unit. I got the Martin 20,000 BTU, and it's perfect!

[@donaldwertz2990]

What kind of regulator coming off of the tank did you use?

[@liampatrick4465]

I'd like to know the answer to this as well. Did you ever find out?

[@donaldwertz2990]

I ended up using a Mr. Heater two stage regulator. Works great! Part # F273863

[@Fingerprintguy]

I'm about to do the same. Interesting how this newer heater has a small regular right where the gas enters the heater. My old one didn't have a regular on the heater

[@cashellsouthwick1198]

What powers the blower?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

I believe there is no blower on the unit.