MaxPeedingRods 5KW Diesel Air Heater with Moblie Control (bluetooth app) || test / review

[@AUNZAnon]

@8:40 Smart mode power control settings in the app are hidden underneath the power and mode buttons which are fixed. You have to scroll the screen above them for the power settings Leve1-Level5 to appear from under them.

[@johnbianchi3877]

Thanks for that I would never have found them!!!!

[@clearprop]

Still learning loads from your channel, having only just braved a cheap Chinese heater. You present the info superbly and I'll be following future content. Great stuff - thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@daan3298]

I'd argue the most useful feature is the balanced fan. That saves in maintenance, replacing bearings (given the bearing are actually good). Looking forward to hacking the bluetooth protocol as that will open a whole lot of new possibilities.

[@billysbikes8671]

home assistant compatibility would be nice

[@LiamTheTerrible]

These heaters are decent to be fair, I’ve fitted two so far and they work well. Great channel. Keep up the good work

[@stu0500]

Great video as per. The Bluetooth feature is great. These heaters have needed this for years.

[@frederick6008]

I like the small clicker with the cheap heaters. On/off, up/down 👍

[@derekdunn4210]

Hello. When in smart mode if you scroll the screen up the power source from p1 to p5 are there hope this helps

[@chainsawjock]

Another great video. I do enjoy watching.. plus you're a fellow Jock... I've got a triclicks diesel heater I use for my shed, had it a couple of years now, had absolutely no problems.. had been contemplating how to heat my shed and decided on diesel after watching your videos.. 👍 thanks. Keep up the good work..

[@dm1126]

I am in NZ and now can explain the weird ticking noise I heard earlier It was your diesel heater pump.... All the way in Scotland..... Yep remote is good use mine daily Hopefully it will warm up enough so I don't need to use the heater every day........ And it keeps running.......

[@fenceup07944931177]

Tuya supply the WiFi chip, and the cloud infrastructure for many manufacturers. They then decide whether to just use the Tuya app or one that is made to look like their own app. But usually you will find they work on both. I think the smart home devices from Lidl, Aldi and Poundland all work on the Tuya platform.

[@nielsdelrue7242]

Hi can you look if you can set a fixed time in the app ? If i am in bed end i wake normaly up at 7:30 can you set the hater to start up at 7:00 ? End how many can fixed time can you set ?

[@ifell3]

Have you tried giving the others phones app location permissions. I had a OBD2 that wouldn't connect until I allowed.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

I deliberately gave each phone the same settings, location is set to while using the app.

[@paulmills1605]

Great vids as always, it's Xmas plus 2, and I'd rather watch your content than the knobs on telly. I'm running a velor all in one on kero. It's the dogs, I run it through a sliding patio door sealed up to keep the elements out. No need for gas heating and powered in blackouts with an allpowers lith battery. These are the future for those who need simple effective domestic heating without the price tag. Monoxide alarm also! Thanks for the vids, happy new year

[@humbertosandri2053]

Perfect. Thank you!

[@Khmtravelvlog]

Will their app work on other brands?

[@MrNicholasVideos]

Hi Dave, Is the controller (and remote + app) compatible/interchangeable with other diesel heaters? Do you know if you can acquire anywhere this controller as a stand-alone controller?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Yes. You could take that ECU off that heater and put it on any of them. Haven't looked for it as a stand alone part. But it's not the only heater now that uses it. So hopefully they should be out there pretty soon.

[@graemewatson3116]

David. That app set up is identical to others such as Tuya and smartthings. So may be possible to integrate with other functions (lighting, etc) and work via google home.

[@simplestuff3895]

Hi David, It looks from your vid that the heater simply drops down to low when it reaches set temp, rather than turns off? Or do you know if there’s an option for it to do so? The reason being is that a 5kw heater is actually too powerful for the internal volume of many vans and unless it’s pretty cold, even the lowest setting makes the van too hot and they need turned off. (Which means that you wake up at 3am when the temperature dips with a cold nose and full bladder and need to turn them on!) Have you seen a setting or mode in the app, that may offer this type of control? Cheers dude, another helpful no pish video 👍

[@DavidMcLuckie]

That one just works the same as other heaters and switches to low. The Hcalory one is the only one I've seen turn fully off at a set temperature (other than using an Afterburner).

[@anoniemnegen]

Hi David, like you video. I have the same heater. The biggest problem i have is that the heater never stops! Its 30 degre,s here, i told he thermostat to make 10 but it never stops or even slow down! bad. The app works fine with android 13, you got to allow checking nearby....

[@odius94]

Google finally pushed an update to Android 13 so you should be able to use your Pixel 6 bluetooth with this heater. I just got mine working on my pixel 6 this morning.

[@JoelleTheAbsurdist]

This is just a guess, but I think the square intake duct is designed to be a standard PC fan/intake attachment size. Adapters and and ducts in various sizes should be readily available in most computer stores and on HAmazon.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

I shall have a measure.

[@colineppard9310]

How's it holding up??

[@BritishGeezer]

That Ticking of the pump would drive me insane living in a van

[@mechalchuk]

Change the pump then!

[@gasmoney9319]

Can you do a video on using a diesel heater in the home makes sense with current gas prices would it be practical how much money would one save?

[@GrahamSnowdon]

just bought one of these and wondering if you got it working with James Browning-Smiths pump? seems to just be two cables and I’m an idiot so not sure how to wire?

[@bparker6442]

David, love your work buddy, especially the silent pump, I met with James a while back and it turns out he's local to me! anyway, have you tried the afterburner with this unit. can it even be done? as i have this unit and the controller is Naff

[@deathbyninja11]

Hi David, I have a couple questions for someone smart (you) with their hands on one of these units with the new controller... 1. Is there advanced settings to modify the fuel maps and tune further? 2. Is there a 2kw fuel map setting in there? 3. If so, could you bolt that controller into a standard chinese 2kw unit? 4. I don't know that you can answer this, but is this controller the same as the new HCALORY BT diesel units?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Not the same as the Hcalory, BT app is different too. In theory would fit a 2KW body. Haven't seen any tuning options yet, but I need to play with it some more.

[@deathbyninja11]

@@DavidMcLuckie Thanks! I am interested to see the fuel tuning optionts, and can we set a different custom fuel mapping for altitude mode. Would love to be able to tune this thing once at low elevation, then once at high elevation then just forget about it.

[@Simon_Rafferty]

I wonder if 'Auto' is a frost protection mode - so it switches on if the temp falls below something or other.

[@moonhead911]

you need an after burner for that

[@andrewgilbride7546]

They want you to register and have a log in so that they have the option of charging a subscription down the line, had this happen after three years with a CCTV DVR.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Is it Yi Cam? They did that. I've got two Yi Cams that now allow me a 6 second preview, or I can pay them money for their cloud service.

[@Jarv263]

I thought the pump had to fitted at an angle to allow the air to escape?

[@goodmanboattransport3441]

David, excellent content as usual, I'm always looking forward to seeing what you are up to. Do you have any thoughts about how big of a space one of those 5kw heaters could comfortably heat?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Great calculator here. Let's you see how much power you need depending on you insulation - www.puravent.co.uk/calculator/space-heater

[@AndreasPaukner-Ruzicka]

Hi, is there a way to start the heater in FAN only mode using the controller ? How can you do that ? I am not able to get it done

[@Ian-xd5zh]

Great video as usual. Ìt would be interesting to see if this worked with 5he Afterburner.

[@hunkenpunken]

Whats the long metal fuelthing for? Golden u bent tube

[@DavidMcLuckie]

That is a fuel standpipe. You would put that in your tank if required.

[@hunkenpunken]

​@@DavidMcLuckiethanks

[@Stainless316L]

Is it possible to adjust the fan speed and pump hurts like the originalChinesehearers can be.. I want to slow it down slightly at tick over?

[@overlandingwolf]

Quick question, is the Bluetooth module in the controller of the heater able to be installed on a regular heater? Is it plug and play, or entirely incompatible? Cheers

[@DavidMcLuckie]

It looks universal. There is nothing else special about the rest of the system. I think we'll start to see the standalone ECUs for sale soon with the bluetooth.

[@onyxnorbert]

Hi mate , can you setup timer for this heater? My old vevor have the option on the lcd controller but is not working …. I’m interested to see if this maxpeedingrods really work on timer ( to se it to shutdown or start when I want ) . Thanks

[@mBaggins]

Hey dude, really been enjoying your videos on these heaters. I've watched quite a few now over the past few days. Which heater would you recommend buying for someone that wants to heat their workshop/ garage and would like a remote and good LCD panel. I was tempted on spending the £200 on this as it's one of the few currently available but i'll hold off now until i'm recommended something better and this one looks a little bit rubbish to be honest. Many thanks!

[@DavidMcLuckie]

I prefer the new Hcalory heater with the bluetooth. The only downside is I haven't found a way to tune it.

[@ifell3]

Have you got a list of the best cheap Chinese diesel heaters?

[@stevenlarratt3638]

Would love an answer to this as well, best size to cost output etc... any upgrades etc to do...

[@DavidMcLuckie]

The problem would be the almost constant updating of the list. I've had so many listings on eBay and Amazon just disappear, or worse especially on Amazon the product completely changes. There are relatively few 'brands' making their own heaters or at least assembling components. Lavaner, Vevor, MaxPeedingRods, Hcalory are a few I know of. There will be more that I've forgotten.

[@ifell3]

@@DavidMcLuckie so would you say those brands you just mentioned are the safest bet. Yeah I totally get what you mean, I've noticed reviews for the most random of things when buying something else. It looks like they just update the page then delist the page. Maybe a top 5 video every so often?

[@stevenlarratt3638]

@@DavidMcLuckie have you come across vevor ones?

[@goodmanboattransport3441]

I ordered one from Aliexpress and they sent an auxiliary heater core, so watch the listing carefully, some ads are like click bait, what you see is not what you get. I was instantly refunded and ordered from another supplier, and finally got a 125 USD heater, so over a year later, still never even tried it.

[@voltageadventure9071]

Do you think this has less heating capacity than the generic 5kw (or 8kw since it's the same right?) models? I really want this new model with the automatic altitude adjustment but not if it's only same heating capacity as the generic 2kw model.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

It is the larger heater body, so is the 4kw (5,8)

[@voltageadventure9071]

@@DavidMcLuckie that was my understanding. Thank you for your confirmation. Been loving your videos, I know it's a big time commitment so thank you.

[@stevesadventurebeforekidne1999]

Did you ever get the Bluetooth to work on your first phone you tryed I have a oppo X5 and can not get to heater or the phone to fine eachother and advice please

[@mikemurphy9790]

Same here samsung s20, cannot get it find device, or get the heater module into pairing mode

[@stevesadventurebeforekidne1999]

I got it to pair in the end I reset the heater by pulling the fuse out and back in 4 times then I pressed the ok button and boom it connected

[@Crichton14478]

@@stevesadventurebeforekidne1999 was this on android v13?

[@stevesadventurebeforekidne1999]

@@Crichton14478 yes it the 13 and the Android phone is a oppo

[@stephenpereira9727]

David, maybe you have covered this in other videos or maybe it’s a known issue. The Carbon Monoxide levels jump to well over 1000ppm on my max peeding rods heater during the startup and shutdown cycles. Do you see this same result?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Haven't tested but that's what I'd expect from any of the heaters. On start and shutdown it's not trying to be efficient, just get the flame started (or the last of the fuel burnt in shutdown).

[@strongandco]

You mentioned that there were quieter pumps available, what's the quietest pump for a 5kw heater that you've found ? (thanks).

[@DavidMcLuckie]

I've seen other people say there is a plastic bodied pump that is very quiet. But I haven't found one to test yet.

[@strongandco]

@@DavidMcLuckie Thanks David. I think I like the sound of that, hopefully it's corrosion resistant. If you are interested, if I find one i'll let you know

[@randalladams4981]

Think your CO will only be bad if you was actually burning the O2 out of the room. NOx sensor I think is what you’d want for diesel exhaust. Nitrous Oxide monitoring. Great video. Thank you for the review.

[@sw793]

Just as a warning, CO (Carbon monoxide) is deadly poison and it is odorless. It gets produced by incomplete combustion of anything. NOx which is a mixture NO and NO2 you get from diesel but it smells and is less of an acute problem than CO. Nitrous Oxide which is N2O (laughing gas) something different.

[@Oofsmageroo]

does anyone know if theres a secret menu for additional settings? Hz? for these controllers?

[@fenceup07944931177]

It looks like it uses a version of the Tuya app. It would be interesting if the Tuya app would find the heater.

[@fenceup07944931177]

If the app is basically Tuya that's why you need to sign in as Tuya can control many smart home devices through WiFi Bluetooth ZigBee.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

So it's not just me. All these 'smart' apps are beginning to look the same. It does seem to have the same tap-to-run and scene functions as the Tuya app. Will need to investigate more.

[@jimferguson1048]

Can you control the heater from another county with the Bluetooth ?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Negative, only within range of the bluetooth. Unless there is some kind of bluetooth bridge you can buy.

[@twocvbloke]

They do have a number of different things for sale, bought a forward-reverse box for a go-kart from them last year, cos slow-going project parts gathering is a thing, wasn't actually branded with their name, it's just a generic TAV2-compatible thing... :P

[@chrispalmer8782]

What app do you download mate?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

The app is called Parking Electric and has a picture of an S on a blue background with a very small + next to it.

[@chrispalmer8782]

@@DavidMcLuckie I have bought the 5 kw heater but been told it will be too big for my T5 with pop top

[@deangocompare]

What would i look for if I get an error e-03 on a brand new heater. 🤔

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Glow plug. Not plugged in, broken wire at plug, faulty glow plug. In that order. :)

[@lodwill4007]

Who said wadd up some wire and put it in burn chamber. For more surface and mix.???

[@DavidMcLuckie]

I've done it with trying to burn petrol but haven't used it just for daily running.

[@Baczywas]

Some fix to work on android 13?

[@dprotain7215]

What is the name of the thermal app on ur phone

[@DavidMcLuckie]

That would be the InfiRay app that goes with the built in thermal camera on that phone.

[@Meandmissy]

Any idea why my pump isn’t kicking in I’ve done the manual set up it comes up oil Goes up about five bars and then shuts off doesn’t even show the pump symbol

[@jimmorrice3168]

check the fuel line isn't kinked, mine did the same

[@mikejh6551]

Scroll the main screen up when in smart mode, you will find a slider, P0 - P5

[@rexsmith5984]

What thermal imaging app is that?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Infiray app on the Doogee S98 Pro.

[@crfsikness]

I been using a cheap 5kw vevor for ice fishing. Heats my pop up like a champ and no moisture issues like propane. Would highly recommend one for a shed or whatever too. I built a small portable case for my unit with a 30ah lithium battery and it will run all weekend with a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. Super quiet too with a pump insulator.

[@3dmixer552]

same Chinese diesel heater with futuristic look for double of the price. Afterburner controller with a cheap generic heater. You can't beat that

[@Warren007]

This is being sold on Amazon for £200. Can I ask what you paid?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

£195 on MaxPeedingRods own site. But you get 10% off if you use the MCLUCKIE code.

[@lukebrown6913]

I paid £140 from Amazon, but noticed 1 week later they hyped their prices to £200. Thinking about buying a second. But not anywhere close to what their asking now.

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Another great video David, I saw this heater on Amazon the other day and wondered what it's like then low and behold you have reviewed it. I have a diesel heater in my little workshop which also heats a small spray booth but looking at the app and it's lack of features I think I will keep with my heater which has the Afterburner controller on it as I can sit indoors and control the heater over my network from my iPhone or my windows PC and you get full control of all the features.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

As yet. Nothing is even close to the Afterburner for heater control.

[@coalheatman]

Nice job

[@colinhamer6506]

I've played around with heaters like this before I've just started a new job in a small car body shop and the spray booth baking is gas and the cost of running it is bothering my boss with gas prices at the moment I've got a few ideas bouncing around my head can anyone tell me how much fuel 1 heater running at it's best will use per hour so I can do the maths on running on red

[@lanceboudreau3630]

I bought this diesel heater but I bought it as the all in one unit. Does any one know if the afterburner works with this heater. Could some one confirm this please

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Not if it's got the bluetooth controller.

[@jamstar116]

Hi fella what fuel tank are you using?

[@DavidMcLuckie]

That is the base of a Lavaner all-in-one diesel heater.

[@mweba1]

Verifying, Pixel 6 Pro is a no go.

[@markallen2794]

Connecting to app. The App doesn't like 5ghs only 2.4ghs phone needs to connect to router threw 2.4ghs. my router has both and phone was connected by 5ghs so it wouldn't connect. swap it to 2.4. all good now.......

[@ValRigoli]

I think a password is a must, like do you really want the asshole in the van two doors down to be able to turn your heater up and down at will. Or if he thinks it's too noisy to shut it down! I don't think so 🤣

[@scottnugent7000]

I have samsung 21ultra and it doesn't work

[@idontwantcorporateretaliat6301]

coleman HWOD, companion aeroheat/aquaheat, truma propane heaters request

[@nabarnes]

A supplier just sending me information I already have sounds very passive-aggressive - it'd be enough to make me want to send it back and find something else instead.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

I don't think it's even passive aggressive. It's just old fashioned lazy.

[@nabarnes]

Well, yes, there is that too!

[@sheepdipR1]

I'm more impressed with the fact it has a instruction manual!

[@worcesterrenewables6946]

Heater is good, however the App is next to useless, it only works on bluetooth not via the 'net, and the range is terrible, with the heater in the van it doesn't even reach inside the house...

[@jasonflt]

Watch my video on Bluetooth issues with he pixel 6, it's my biggest complaint on this phone. I messaging you from a Google pixel 6

[@DavidMcLuckie]

I'll give that a try. Thanks.

[@TheMajictech]

The Hcalory does the same thing in “smart mode” where it doesn’t speed up when the thermostat demand is there. Also mine doesn’t have the auto start stop like it should have. The same people must be making the boards and controllers for these. Absolute false advertisement junk.

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

Like the controller, but the Bluetooth is wonky. Phone or remote? Remote! My arm and thumb still works, just saying!

[@anthonysheppard3082]

I hate to use my iPad first to get it working the I could login on my phone Samsung a bit of pain but it worked

[@vladimirpetrenko9041]

I strongly do not recommend devices from this supplier. Firstly, the devices are of very low quality. E 1 error code cannot be corrected on these devices. They sent me two devices and additionally two control units. None of the devices worked normally for even two months. Secondly, the support service is terrible. Not a customer-oriented salesperson. By purchasing their device, you may waste money and time and you will not be able to use the heating device in winter.

[@Twistednbc]

Bit noisy

[@raymondj8768]

HELLO my Dude what you got today !

[@tompeterson4628]

Maxspeedingrods customer service is terrible

[@krimke881]

I was thinking. (...) If this represents asian logic, I absolutely never every wanna live there =P There is always more than one simple thing that does not work at all. These heaters are COMPLETELY rubbish. LOL

[@JoelleTheAbsurdist]

NOO!!! *cries* The ECU... You were supposed to show the frankenpower ECU... *dies of disappointment*