Portable LPG Water Heater review 36Kw 18ltr/min

After a recent cladding clean video I did I had so many questions on the Tabodd 36kw
18 litre LPG portable water heater I thought I would do a review on it.
The review covers how I used it, how it works, whats included with it, how hot it gets the water, safety features and how to set it up. 👉LINK BELOW👈👇
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[@matiascoitino6328]

This is such a great idea, good to see you Dave

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks bud

[@tightmarker9924]

Fantastic piece of information Dave.. really appreciate your videos. 👍👍

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks bud. Glad it was useful

[@oldenglish1111]

Great video, responding to your followers….top man

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks Andy

[@JasonDunlop247]

Thanks Dave. A great demo ☘️

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks JD 👍

[@jamiegough6834]

It’s brilliant I’ve been using for the past year

[@nosweat4796]

Do u use it indoors?

[@robanderson9075]

Like the way you got it fitted to a trolley Dave Another great video mate

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks Rob 👍

[@reggieblinker7524]

Great vid as always. I've used one of these in my van for last 2 years. Only use it for the 1st couple if hrs on the cold mornings. Makes such a difference when it's cold. Just make sure the insurer is aware of carrying a propane bottle. Didnt make any difference to my insurance cost.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks Reggie. That’s good to know👍

[@L4WNY..]

Talking of insurance.. ..does it change ya premium If you change van status to Camper?!

[@gregwilliamson2227]

Hi there. After a lot of research I think I've found that answer. The Rinnai Infinity 17 e 36kw External LPG Gas Water Heater sold by Calor Gas in Ireland and Northern Ireland approx €700 is continuous flow. As far as I know it stays on for endless hot water 💪.. The only downside is its 240 volt for the frost protection but an inverter should solve this problem.

[@completeexteriorcleaningse750]

Great little heaters I got the 6lpm one perfect I too dont want to carry round a gas bottle all the time

[@squeakycleandave1]

Nice one Lea 👍

[@darrinperkins4842]

Another great video Dave , well explained as usual, was thinking 🤔 of getting one myself after seeing you clean that cladding, but as you said you wouldn’t use it for permanent window cleaning , I’m thinking of changing my tank with a built in heater in the near future, it’s time for some new equipment.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@flyer152]

Dave, regarding the 20 min timer. Any pause in water flow resets it. You don't need to rest it. All you need to do is stop the flow of water flow then re start it, if you can, just kink the hose at the brush end for 2 seconds then release. It should fire back up.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks for the great tip. Unfortunately when I used it on a job I was using the heater to fill the tank in the van so that wouldn't have worked how I was working.

[@mpalaskokkalis1476]

Perfect 👌

[@flyer152]

Hi Dave, regarding the over temp cut off. It's if the water in the boiler gets to over 70°c it will turn off. The only way can happen is if you have reduced flow.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like you know the heater well. 👍

[@flyer152]

@@squeakycleandave1 I do, I have used one on my pool and hot tub for 3 years.

[@AW-Services]

If you've never used gas bottles before, Use the correct spanner to tighten the tapered hose connection. Failure will lead to gas escaping

[@squeakycleandave1]

Good advice

[@marcspeight8954]

Would it still cut out if the temperature was set at 30 or 40 degrees? Great video matey. 👍

[@wayneosullivan1549]

Squeaky can you advise me on what turbo lance nozzle that is suitable for my 6.5 Clarke pressure washer I believe that I need to get the right size thanks Dave ….

[@giagia7766]

Hi, thanks for this review. So, can't I use it for heating water for a house/domestic use?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I don’t see why not

[@MrNodnarb1234]

Hey, just wondering how you winterized these machines? Have a cabin and when we leave for a couple weeks in the winter just wondering the process for reliving the pressure? Thanks

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry, Brandon. I only used it for one job and then sold it again so never really got to know it.

[@jaynewsham977]

Hi dave , have yoh any thoughts on the new go tubeless from exceed , upcoming video ? Love to hear your thoughts

[@squeakycleandave1]

Hi Jay. I actually spoke to Steve from Exceed today and I should be getting one in the next few days to test

[@StuartCapel-mp8zb]

I want tot use one of these from a standing water tank. Any idea what pump i can use to feed the water into the unit? for info, its for a homemade hot tub.

[@squeakycleandave1]

The only pumps I use are the. 12volt ones used for window cleaning but they might not give you a high enough flow

[@alankopitko5335]

I first bought one about 14 years ago, it has lots of uses in our business. You say you would not use it for window cleaning im curious to know why not.

[@squeakycleandave1]

I sold it as soon as I had done the one job I bought it for. I didn’t want to be carrying a gas bottle around with me in the van

[@islandparadise1576]

Hey there thanks for the video! I have a similar shower (a couple of months old) but recently the electricity doesn't work properly. I changed the batteries and it worked one time and then not again. The click for the ignition is not happening and the temperature screen isn't coming on. Any clue on what might be wrong? Thanks! (The water pressure is not great but the same as ever and the gas tank is pretty new)

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry I haven't a clue. I would say contact the manufacturer 👍

[@islandparadise1576]

Thanks for replying! it seems to be working again. We took the batteries out, cleaned the battery holder and so far so good. It's possible that it Is actually water pressure related, I couldn't notice a difference but the pressure is weak always and maybe there was some work going on with the pipes. We will see!

[@YoutubeStrategy]

What does the red light near the gas inlet mean?

[@squeakycleandave1]

There isn't a red light on the bottom. I think you saw the red hose's reflection onto a domed screw head.

[@ryanmason491]

Hi Dave, I presume it would only do 18l/m at a much colder temp and 6p/m at the hotter rate?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Yes Ryan that’s correct. It was doing 33°c about 10l/m

[@davidbrook6639]

Hi Dave could i use a submersable pump and use the water from my spa to heat the water ??

[@squeakycleandave1]

I don't see why not. As long as the pump isn't to powerful. it does have a water regulator built in but it might be worth checking the specs

[@pucserviceplus5765]

Hello Dave, is the 18L flow too high for our pumps? The flame fires normally and heats the water quickly? I thought that only 6L was suitable for my pump, but please don't

[@squeakycleandave1]

I Haven't tried it off the pump but it does say it can handle low flow. I will try it later to find out. 👍

[@shaunsbclean269]

@@squeakycleandave1 let us know how you get on Dave 👍

[@user-ht8tl3gr7g]

hi how did you split it into 2 wfp on the cladding clean ie 2 operators

[@squeakycleandave1]

I had it running into my water tank the I have a 2 man setup running off that. The tank works like a hot water buffer tank

[@mariakhairallah8925]

Hey, please can you tell me how to set the temperature on 50 °C ??

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry but as soon as i had finished the job i bought this for I sold it and without looking I really cant remember

[@JantjeDommelen]

Dear Dave, I have a question. I am looking for a heater myself. I want to use this to heat an outdoor Spa. My question is whether the system is completely made of copper on the inside. The seller states that he uses copper and stainless steel. But if the water system contains stainless steel I cannot use it. The chlorine in the Spa will then corrode the stainless steel. No further information can be found here. Maybe a review of the inside😊

[@squeakycleandave1]

Hi Jan I didn’t take the heater apart so I’m afraid sorry I can’t answer your question and I have now sold it as I no longer had a use for it so can’t really do another review on the insides Sorry I couldn’t help👍

[@flyer152]

I have one and use it on a hot tub and a pool. It's mainly brass and copper. Mine is the 18lpm version but doesn't turn off after 20 min (it's ment to, just dosent). But I use it with a WiFi switch with temp sensor (sonoff TH16) you can get it to cycle as in run for 19 min, then off for 1, then back on again for 19min in a cycle.

[@demonqueen99]

​@flyer152 how much dose it cost to run it and how long would it take yo heat it its just 6500L, I'm looking at this for my 12ft outdoor pool.

[@marcspeight8954]

Would it still cut out if the temperature was set at 30 or 40 degrees? Great video 👍

[@squeakycleandave1]

Yes mate it’s set on time not heat

[@marcspeight8954]

Thanks. 👍

[@mudislander864]

Hi could you be so kind and tell me the regulator size you fitted please

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry I got rid of the heater a couple of years ago but it’s apparently the standard size for a gas bottle

[@saglike93]

Do you reckon this could work for pressure washers for doing cars in winter?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry bud. Only just found the message. No. I don’t think the flow would be high enough

[@cottonlung]

Hi dave quick question. If you was to use this for window cleaning and left in the van overnight. How do you drain any excess water inside so it doesnt freeze? Cheers

[@squeakycleandave1]

Good question. You are best contacting the manufacturer. Once I had done the job I bought it for I sold it again so it wasn’t a problem for me

[@cottonlung]

@@squeakycleandave1 cheers for the reply mate 😊

[@themerthyrboy]

What size wratchet / spanner did you use to tighten it?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry bud. It was a long time ago and I sold it after I had used it for that job

[@louiepage6623]

Do u no haw to bypass the 20minit safety cut off

[@squeakycleandave1]

No sorry

[@L4WNY..]

Can this be used "off grid" ?! Ie, no mains water supply?

[@squeakycleandave1]

It can be if the water is pumped to it

[@L4WNY..]

@@squeakycleandave1 Have you got a link (to buy) a pump to one?! 🙏😊

[@dannywilliams6643]

My igniter is clicking as it should but it's not lighting the propane. Any thoughts as to what is wrong?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry Danny no idea. Probably best contacting the manufacturers

[@flyer152]

If its Been sat for a while? The solenoid may have got stuck. Way to check Is when the heater starts up and you only hear cracking from the spark and no initial clunk from the solenoid, it's stuck. Try givung the solenoid a tap when it starts, one it is operating normally, turn the heater off/on multiple times to exercise the valve.

[@dannywilliams6643]

@@flyer152 I got it working, thanks for your reply. Turns out it must only use .5 psi propane regulator. If it's more than that it won't operate. Really do appreciate you taking the time to help!

[@epproject7105]

What GPM water pump do you need to feed it?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I was using it off a tap so I’m not sure. The spec on it say 4.9 GPM but it also says low start pressure. Might be worth contacting the manufacturer. There is a link to it in the description

[@matthewbond6029]

Hi, Your hot water hose? Is it 12.5 mm? Thanks

[@squeakycleandave1]

Yes bud

[@mrcross7951]

Hi, Is there any internal differences between a 10/12/14/16/18Ltr model? I have a 10Ltr and a 15Ltr and there seems to be no difference inside them? Is it just a gimmick that the temperature rating changes at at each different 'Litre per minute' model? haha

[@mrcross7951]

for example the 10Ltr/m has a higher temp output compared to the faster flowing 18ltr/min? as the water doesn't have time to heat up due to faster flow

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry, I can't answer that. I don't know enough about how they work and I've only had the one unit, not a selection.

[@mrcross7951]

Thanks Dave! Also, at max flow rate is the temperature reaching around 40 degrees? Or was that 40 degrees at about 6 litres per minute?

[@louiepage6623]

Can u use butane on this with a butane regulator

[@squeakycleandave1]

You would have to check with the supplier

[@paulsexteriorcleaningservice]

Hi Dave where did you get your gas bottle from they seem very hard to come by

[@squeakycleandave1]

Just Googled LPG near me and found a flo gas dealer about a mile from where I live

[@paulsexteriorcleaningservice]

Thanks Dave I think there are some flo gas dealers near me thanks again

[@useribp]

What is the maximum temperature heating ?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I think I had it up to about 50°c but it depends Hi weather permitting we will be there to clean your windows tomorrow. Thanks. Dave fast the water goes in and what temperature it goes in at

[@0115liberty]

Hi do you think this could be used for central heating 2 radiators in a garage if I fit a pump for continuous circulation flow ?

[@squeakycleandave1]

To be honest I couldn't answer that as I really don't know and wouldn't like to give you the wrong information. you would be best contacting the manufacturer

[@chrishall6220]

Is that standard 37Mbar Propane regulator?

[@squeakycleandave1]

It was just a standard regulator but I don’t know what bar it was

[@chrishall6220]

@@squeakycleandave1 should say on the round bit

[@tiggerelliott6570]

Mine wont heat past 32 degrees?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I Did that one job with mine and sold it

[@thefly5961]

? Why would it not be good for window cleaning.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Because it turns off after 20 mins and goes cold and most of my jobs take over 20 mins