Propex LPG Gas Heater Service (Heat Source Space Heater)

[@metaglypto]

Very well done video. No BS. Just solid information with great demos to boot, for us learning challenged people. 😄 Pretty darn good photography as well. I don't yet have this heater, but very interested in making a portable "suitcase" unit that can be used in either the back of my canopied pickup, or my Shiftpod tent. I really appreciate the detail you have put into this.

[@AutoBuddynz]

Appreciate it! Sounds like you have a cool project lined up

[@tedsamuels3203]

This video was very helpful. Thanks for sharing

[@timdavis8951]

Thanks for making this video, it's very helpful!

[@AutoBuddynz]

Thanks for the support!

[@itsthesnomads]

Excellent video, too many people are under the illusion that these propane heaters are maintenance free. We have not found this to be the case. How often would you recommend cleaning the propex heater in this manner? Also do you happen to know where you can get replacement igniters and omron sensors that this heater uses in the USA? Thanks for your help!

[@AutoBuddynz]

Thanks. Depending on your usage. Generally gas appliances in campervans/ RVs should be inspected and cleaned every year. As for the spare parts I'm not too sure in US. You get them easily on ebay uk etc

[@itsthesnomads]

Thanks for a quick reply. We are currently troubleshooting a 4 flash combustion fault error with our propex. Last time we ended up having to send the heater in to Van Cafe because we were unable to obtain the parts in 2022 but hopefully if we need some we can find them this year. Thanks for the advice and info!@@AutoBuddynz

[@ianv7902]

very helpful!

[@AutoBuddynz]

@@ianv7902 Thanks!

[@scottmartin4954]

nice video, do you have any advice , while testing my brand new heater I hooked up my positive and negative leads wrong on my battery, it smoked my mother board so I bought a new mother board and installed it and I got a new thermostat, now I'm still getting 5 flashing lights and it wont reset, so I guess there's still a problem somewhere any advice , thank you

[@AutoBuddynz]

@@scottmartin4954 Have you tried disconnecting the unit from the battery? Also confirming there is adequate proper flow of gas?

[@scottmartin4954]

@@AutoBuddynz yes I did try that thank you and tried the I believe its called the h18 reset on the mother bored , for some reason I cant get it to even reset, it has the 5 flashing lights and wont even attempt to start I have the digital and analog thermostat and try the on off reset and the paper clip reset and the unit wont even respond do the reset process,, thanks again for your video and trying to help

[@scottmartin4954]

once again its brand new never used just tested it about 3 times before the screw up so no dirt or dust of any kind in the unit, so my guess it has to be something electronic

[@scottmartin4954]

I haven't tested the solenoid like you did in the video so I'll give it a try, thank you

[@katesteadman9863]

This video was very helpful. It was working the stoped again. Any chance you live in nz eveen better Auckland?

[@katesteadman9863]

We have followed your service video and it worked mint after that. Now it will not ignite. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@AutoBuddynz]

@@katesteadman9863 Assuming you checked the gas bottles, valve if fitted and lines? Any fault code visible via the red led light?

[@dB-uv7wp]

These are absolute junk. Only Work in perfect conditions. Cant believe they are still on the market.

[@AutoBuddynz]

Not as good as the new diesel heaters, but I've found them to work well once serviced, very efficient even at -2 deg C

[@bruceskousen5451]

“Absolute junk”? Haha! How many Propex heaters breaking down have you heard about? They are solid. I’ve had mine for 4 years and it has performed flawlessly. Obviously, dirt and debris getting sucked into the fire chamber can impact performance. This one was extremely dirty. All he had to do is clean it out. Have you ever had a diesel heater? They require constant maintenance.