Shocked - Using This Diesel Heater In My Workshop

[@mikevenz1331]

Another thing to consider is the fuel filter. I’d personally place it before the pump incase you do get chunks or debris of sorts in your tank to keep it out of the pump.

[@retrorestore]

This was just a test rig, it's installed before the pump in a later installation video.

[@victoriaplum3504]

These are great heaters and been running one for 5 years in the van no problems with the unit itself but have a few tips to share with everyone that might be useful. I didn't like the idea of drilling a hole at the bottom of the tank on mine so i drilled one at the top on the same side as the filler cap and let hose drop to the bottom inside from the weight of the pickup plus a big nut to keep it grounded and works perfect. Ditch the green hose as soon as you can its not good for a couple of reasons. 1. It breaks down and splits after a year or so spraying diesel in all the worst places imaginable. 2. This applies mainly if there's a bit distance between tank, pump, and heater but for the best reliability and performance i recommend replacing with a fuel safe hard plastic pipe joined with small rubber sections over the top where required, the soft pipe included expands slightly each time the pump pulses causing low pressure. This can also be a reason for a fuel error code with soft pipe on long runs. 3. Most of the clips i had are rubbish and replaced all of them for better ones especially on the exhaust side but don't know if there any better on newer models. 4. You'll end up running it on the lowest setting for hours its unavoidable it puts out that much heat, i recommend before shutdown give it 5 - 10 mins on full power to burn off any build up inside the burn chamber. 5. Get a Carbon monoxide alarm for small less ventilated areas just encase the worst case scenario were to happen and a leak started. From a van perspective there's loads of experiments possible from making sound deadening enclosures to silence the pump, water heating or if your handy with electronics is hooking the controller up to an arduino or less technical an electric GSM gate opener on a long lasting pay as you go sim allowing you to turn it on or off by phone, handy say if your far away and want a preheat a van on those freezing nights or mornings. 6. Red diesel is a slightly cheaper option if you have a fuel station near by.

[@retrorestore]

Sounds like a good tip, Thanks

[@carolebox2653]

You can’t buy red anymore

[@rogerkeys5514]

@@carolebox2653 of course you can.

[@carolebox2653]

@@rogerkeys5514 ooooh good news!! I thought it was banned!! I’m going to fit another diesel heater 😂😂😂

[@gwaponobby]

Awesome tips, cheers. I would drill a hole in the filler cap of the tank and push the fuel line through that. You could even put your filter on the end of the fuel line inside the tank. Throw the plastic tank away and get a bigger metal one. You could even re use a car diesel tank and wire up the fuel sender and dashboard guage, lol.

[@djsiuk]

Great video. They run better if you have the unit inside. They re-circulate the air and heat up the area quickly. If you have a unit outside it will be heating cold air. They are designed to be inside and vented to the outside. We have them inside all our fleet vans. Keeps the van warm in winter and drys clothes when it’s always raining.

[@einfelder8262]

Just run a piece of duct to the inlet from inside the room. Keep the fuel tank and unit outside.

[@roborovsky6950]

@@einfelder8262 That really is a smart way of doing it!

[@13Clicks]

Not to be a negative Nancy buuuut.... You will pull cold air in from the outside through cracks or wherever air can come in because you have air from the exhaust leaving the place you are heating not matter what you do.

[@einfelder8262]

@@13Clicks That's true, but it's totally an insignificant volume that's required to supply the air this thing uses for combustion. Can easily stop it happening by farting once or twice........

[@stevemason5348]

Great video, very well explained, Cheers

[@radioflyingman1]

Been using one of these to heat my workshop for the last 3 years, best heater by miles. Installed inside with the exhaust ducted outside. I made mine but you can use a ducting kit intended for boats. The smoke is just manufacturing oil burning off, mine no longer smokes on startup.

[@garyphillips7993]

Hi Martin, a few tips from a user with one in his garage. Those fuel tanks have a nasty habit of splitting on the seams after a while. Don’t be concerned about bubbles in the fuel line - the pump creates it by cavitation. If you want better control look for an Afterburner unit - wish I had one! Never just unplug the power, the power down cycle is very important. I have mine running off a power supply as they don’t like low voltage from batteries running down. I did try solar charging a couple of car batteries but they never got recharged in the winter with the heater running - obviously I need more solar panels…. Nice little units, I keep a set of gaskets to service the burner chamber as well.

[@retrorestore]

What psu would you recommend Gary.

[@Grt234]

I leave my battery charger on all the time when heater is running ,keeps battery charged,those heaters draw some voltage when starting up and soon drain a battery

[@Alandixon88]

Could these be run off a 12v transformer?

[@Alandixon88]

@@retrorestore you made me want one for my workshop. Lets see if they can be easy run off a 12v transformer. Dont see why not

[@danielrsalomon]

You want a 12v 30a power supply, about £25 on Amazon. You can probably get away with a 20a if you wanted.

[@tomthumb3085]

Hi Martin, I’ve had a heater in my motorhome for two years, it’s controlled by SMS so I can start it at home on winter mornings, leave it on for an hour then turn it off.. Then by the evening it’s still warm in the cab. Due to the huge increase in electricity costs, I’m now going to install one in my home. Great video and particularly helpful to those who don’t know about these terrific little heaters.

[@davidmacdonald5112]

Wow, how did you manage to get it to start via SMS ?, sounds very interesting

[@lorenzogonzalez5302]

I use one in my garage. I run the exhaust through a large radiator out of a truck I had. I plum in outside after the radiator, I get twice the heat.

[@k144kev]

Good idea Kev 👍🇬🇧

[@offbeatwarble]

These are great, did the same a few years back, gets very warm, used an old pc power supply for it.

[@jackorchard1279]

Brilliant presentation- ta, mate. I live in Ohio USA and have an old Ford truck, 6.5 ft long bed with an old 3 ft high aluminum cap with crank open windows. I've purchased the VEVOR 2kw. Our winters can be from -5 F (-15 C?) to 20 F (-7 C?) quite often. I was going to utilise a sealed wood box that is open toward the inside of the truck bed. The box contains the diesel heater that is mounted upon my tailgate as the tailgate is in a fixed down position. With the heater on brackets within the box so that it is 6-8 inches (18 cm?) from the bottom I was only going to route the exhaust pipe out of the box and allow the intake air to be sucked in from the truck bed/cap area. The truck bed with this cap is not air tight and I planned to crack the windows open when sleeping. Tim P & Graham in comments below (about 2 months ago) discuss this- nonetheless at age 71 on Parkinson medications I confess to being a bit thick. In my mind this design would alleviate almost any chance of pulling in exhaust fumes because I would be utilising inside air through the bottom of the heater from inside the bed & cap. Any thoughts from you and/or Tim P or Graham. Ta-

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Jack, glad you enjoyed the video bud.

[@weldore1]

they are great heaters martin...try and keep the unit inside and run the exhaust outside with some exhaust wrap around it where it exits the cabin.the unit inside will run more efficiently if its drawing in the warmer air from inside..if you get what i mean..and maybe move the fuel filter to before the pump to protect the pump also. great video tho :)

[@Mon1275]

Great informative video which will really help anyone fitting one of these for the first time. These heaters are brilliant. I’ve been using one to heat my workshop for the past year. I put mine outside and piped the hot air inside and it works perfectly. Like you I use a car battery to power it, but I fitted a 100watt solar panel to the workshop roof (£80 brand new) and that keeps the battery charged. In fact, it worked so well I added 12v led lighting, 12v USB ports for phone charging and wired in a car stereo and speakers. My tools are mostly cordless, so I only need mains power when they need charging, so it keeps my costs right down.

[@ChazzCoombes]

sounds like my garage. got an 4000w inverter if need to top up batteries for tools.

[@nicholashollingsworth2670]

Do you guys have a link to the solar panels you are using Thanks in advance 😊

[@gwaponobby]

That's an awesome setup. Are you in the UK? I don't know how you would get enough sunshine in the cold weather months to run all that kit. More info please.

[@jdthewelder8308]

Very well done. Detailed and simple to understand. I just bought one and I will be referencing this video often. Thank you. Best video I've seen on this topic.

[@retrorestore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bunty1962]

I fitted an 8kw heater in my pub shed 3 years ago and it never missed a beat and even -9 outside I had 24 in the pub running on very little diesel, no fumes and easily regulated. I built an outside block case to hold the heater and fuel tank extending flexible pipe to two vents inside the shed which is 20' x 16'. Works a treat

[@rumblebumble1196]

Had one (mine is an all in one, no separate tank) in my workshop for over a year and can honestly say they are awesome and run forever on a tank of diesel

[@Justmekpc]

Mount it inside as Simon pointed out and just run the intake and exhaust outside. It pulls in air from the back of the unit and you’ll be heating cold air. The combustion chamber is sealed so flames not an issue and it pulls air in for combustion from outside and the exhaust pipes outside. I have one in my small school bus I’ve converted and they work great.

[@paulsutcliffe5584]

I ran the exhaust through an old radiator then outside and recovered the exhaust heat ! Life hack 😎

[@scanadaze]

I have had one in my shop for 5 years. Somewhere around your size of shop. Mine shop is not insulated. Some holes. It's now at 12F. Sorry. I don't know the C temperature. It will keep my shop easy 72F or higher. Mine is mounted in my shop. Same original parts. It has never failed me. Works perfectly every time. Thanks for showing.

[@darwinratze4650]

I use 2 of these to heat a 460 sq. ft. shop with 12 ft ceilings. They work well even in below zero F. temps. One thing, the filter should go between the fuel tank and the pump so gunk doesn't clog the pump. Other than that you have done an excellent video.

[@retrorestore]

Yes I know Darwin, it was just the test mock up bud, I will be doing that.

[@MrRatkilr]

I run two of these in a 2 1/2 car insulated garage with 8 foot ceilings. It usually only needs one to keep temp workable. But on minus 40 degree days it takes two. Plus having two you still have some heat if one has problems and you need to fix it.

[@kramreprah]

Great viseo Martin. Place it all inside so you are recirculating warm air through the system. This will enable you to use it at a lower output and save fuel. Vent your exahst outside about 1 meter away from any vents or openings, to keep posiones gasses out. I usesd the flexy hose, then silenser, then 22mm copper pipe and lagged it with exaust wrap where it exits the garage. Keep deisel tank indoors as warmer fuel burns more efficiant. I have one of these, 8kw version. My god it makes my tandem garage/workshop really warm. Great vid. It is 100% the safrer way to save energy at the moment.

[@retrorestore]

Check out today's vid Mark.

[@kramreprah]

@@retrorestore Spot on

[@mattivirta]

better keep fuel tank and heater in room and only exhaust go out of wall

[@HunterLaska]

I appreciate the time you took to create this detailed tutorial on how to setup the unit. Thank you!

[@retrorestore]

You're very welcome!

[@f.d.6667]

Running the 5kW/8kW Version (also by Vevor) for 2 years now in my workshop. Typically it's running 7-8hrs non-stop 2-3 days a week during fall/winter. No issues so far. Unit is on the inside. Extended the exhaust with 35mm flexible steel hose. Also added a second silencer. If you do that, make sure to use two different types - otherwise there will be no effect. Amazed how little fuel it's using! WAY cheaper than an electric heater or LPG.

[@stephengirling7859]

Really good installation guide mate. Got one of these about a year ago and it's still in the box, thinking it would take a day to install. Glad i got it now. Just subbed.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for the sub and glad you like the video

[@mikewood866]

I've installed one next to my bench in my 26ft x 10ft garage and it works really well. Obviously it doesn't heat the whole garage but having it next to the stool next to my bench it works really well. It sips fuel and its never failed to fire up after a long lay up after the summer.

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

Bloody good heater Martin. I look forward to seeing how you permanently fit it. Take care, Jeff

[@yodaworks]

Brilliant... its been 60 years since I lived in Tooting... but I feel like I'm home... thanks!

[@xinixxagnix201]

Great heater Mart, in the Netherlands were i live they create a new crisis, diesel is running out of stock...So prep some extra liters of Diesel for your heater😬Thanks for sharing!

[@martinburgess4814]

Wow a super heating system.That will keep you warm in winter.All the best

[@philjames2542]

I have one in my camper and one in my garage and is probably one of the best purchases ive ever made. A quick tip though Mart, make sure that the unit is on full power when switching off and on as it prevents carbon build up in the burner which will obviously lead to excessive smoking 👍

[@lefthandedluke]

Indeed, run it on low power and you might get problems with carbon build up, a couple of minutes at full power before shut down will ensure that carbon build up dosn't happen. Then no stripping down and decarbonising is needed.

[@dannybarker3943]

Great informative video. I am building a new workshop next year so will definitely be factoring one of these into the build.

[@retrorestore]

Our workshop is nice and toasty now.

[@HappyTyke25]

Great video, I'm thinking of getting one of these, and your explanation of how to install the unit is the best I've seen so far, many thanks.

[@retrorestore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@immrnoidall]

I just got one of these to put into my old 69 fireball camper. I'm trying to fix up on my really low budget. I'm glad to see this worked good in your shop, because looks much like much more sq. feet than the camper.

[@Helloverlord]

Seeing all the gaps in a shed, looks like you've been heating the skies... there's just three rules while building right: 1st, insulation, 2nd, insulation and 3rd, insulation as well.

[@marcobrian1619]

Brilliant clip, very informative and explained. I fitted a 5kw 18 months ago this been my 2nd winter. Iv a 5/3mtr wooden shed insolated, I found that even this large shed I run it on lowest setting. Last winter it was 22c in shed and -5 outside with frost on roof. I fitted mine inside....only pipe going out is the exhaust. Only thing I did in cold weather was ever 24hrs of continues use was run it flat out for 15mins to burn any deposits off.

[@retrorestore]

Very nice!

[@ModernClassics81]

Hi Martin, I use an all in one diesel heater in my workshop on a farm, it works well, it really takes the cill out the air and makes working in the workshop in the winter comfortable

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnobiro5202]

I fitted one of these on my boat last year and think it’s absolutely fantastic. I’ve been thinking about getting another for my garage. They are superb Martin.

[@retrorestore]

Great to hear!

[@JoshKilen]

nice job, I would put the filter before the pump, to protect it. plus the fuel pump varies its pulses to determine the heat output, so the filter might cause issues with running at the correct speed.

[@RolyHough]

It’ll cost about £1.70 for about 6 hours Martin. We’ve got one in the Vivaro and one in the garage/workshop they’re both 2yrs old and never had trouble, always let it run down heat when turning off.. Ours are 2kw and in the van I only use it on low, it’s lovely and warm within minutes. If you leave them powered up the lcd display goes dimmer after a few months but it’s still readable. Get a standpipe pickup that goes in the top and use a Gerry Can as a tank Good Luck pal. Roly

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for the info Roly.

[@PhoneVidoes]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIS9q4auZ6qrmrc to fix the dim display issue

[@damojfowler]

Spare parts i recommend having is a set of gaskets, a glow plug, burner mesh strainers and a pump (the type that can be taken apart for servicing)

[@MrRatkilr]

Coat the gaskets with thin coating of Vaseline or chapstick. Helps you get them apart for service without tearing gaskets and you can reuse them

[@GAZOD]

Fitted one in my workshop which I done a video on they work great use it all the time during the winter, well worth installing.

[@hardy5288]

Had one for the past three years, in my workshop,, shed,, they are brilliant.

[@bobamos3628]

Good video. But might I suggest that you place that filter prior to the pump so as to protect the pump as well as the unit from dirt.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I will be doing that Bob.

[@Lerssinen]

I have been using this kind of chinese diesel heater like 2 years now.. I do have an air heat pump now but this chinese thing is still on spare use. Works like a charm.

[@cornishsean1]

I have the same model form the same company i live in a cottage and use it to heat the whole cottage it coats £20 a week in red diesel brilliant little heaters

[@Warlockphreak]

you need to MOUNTING THE FUEL FILTER BEFORE THE FUEL PUMP So you want to make sure there’s no sediment getting into the fuel pump... good job helped a lot as I did not get any instructions with my diesel heater.

[@frankdeegan8974]

I had these in the semi tractors, I drove here in the states and they work great.

[@tomcochrane56]

Great stuff I've had one in my workshop for three years now!

[@reallybrokenalways]

Run one of these myself, I grabbed an Xbox One PSU snipped the end off and wired it to the heater. Saved keeping a battery on trickle all the time.

[@ironian24]

Excellent use for a workshop, these heaters are so cheap to run, I have one in my camper van and it works brilliantly.

[@colinaitchison7683]

I have just fitted one of these heaters in my garage, it is amazing just how much heat comes from it, yes it dose run on GASOIL (red diesel) £1.35 Lt in Falkirk, Scotland.

[@rustybum2]

Many thanks for that Martin, I bought one of these a few years ago (just before Covid, which I came down with twice). It's still it's box! Now I feel a bit more able to go in my workshop, your video might give me the confidence to fit my unit and start all those projects I had to put on hold. Thanks for sharing and best regards from Ireland.

[@retrorestore]

Nice one!

[@gwaponobby]

Fantastic things but the noise of the pump and fan would do my head in. I would have to fit it outside and have the hot air through the wall into the building. Will you make a video of when you install yours outside?

[@Cubrider]

I have one of these in my garage martin but its a complete unit as in I can carry it like a suitcase but why I'm texting is you need a 240v to 12v transformer off ebay for about £20 then it will run off the mains. But the main reason I'm writing is that the old oil i get from serving my cars i filter through a paint strainer and mix it 30/70 with diesel. 70% diesel. And it runs perfect. Not sure if you could maybe even go 50/50

[@retrorestore]

thanks for the info

[@gloknor]

I have been using these for 3 or 4 years in garage , I made them into window boxes like an air conditioner that can be removed . Good on fuel and no exhaust in building . The down side is sometimes they act up and you need to disassemble and clean .

[@Queensman3]

Hi Martin great Video just a thought you should get a Solar Panel on the roof of the workshop to keep your battery topped up, I have fitted one on the wife’s Summer house it runs all her lights and charges her mobile phone 😊

[@shanehogarth6373]

I am fortunate enough to have a basement in my house. I have one of these heaters in the basement, with the output fed into a network of ducting that puts the hot air through the floors into the rooms downstairs. Exhaust goes outside, and the main air intake has some ducting that pulls the air across a joiner sleeve in the outlet ducting to pre heat. I have a egr cooler from a Mercedes and that scavenging from the exhaust producing hot water for another heat exchanger in a smaller room we have. I have a 3 port valve in the fuel feed that allows me to start the heater on diesel, once hot I switch over to anything I can find, waste veg oil with a bit of petrol or diesel mixed in, will produce great heat and burn indefinitely so long as you start on derv first and get it nice and hot before switching over. A few minutes before shutting down I switch back to diesel so it's primed and ready for an easy start next time. Brilliant units.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for the info Shane.

[@iainhogg5245]

Well done here, just got one of these for my shed, will be fitting soon,. Regards

[@stollifa]

Installed the exact same heater in our campervan. For the prize I payed Im absolutely happy with the thing. If staying inside the van we had to turn it allways to the lowest heating setting otherwise it was getting too hot inside. Also the noise from the pump is barely to hear. Only things to complain here is the rather cheap fuel hose and the hot air pipe that comes with it is only some 70cm long.

[@phillallen01]

Ive been using one of these in my workshop for the last six years no problems at all and i use a power supply 25amp not a battery which i got on ebay plus i have shut mine down loads of times with out down cycling never had a problem the only thing i have done is changed the controller to the blue one and my fuel tank is a 20 ltr one you get when you buy red diesel you can either use diesel or kerosene but diesel does have more BTUs mine is mouted in my outside shed and my controller is in my workshop been running it for six years with no problems not even serviced it ive taken it apart and there is no issues inside

[@retrorestore]

Good to know, I've ordered a power supply as well.

[@stevestevens3104]

I've been looking for something to heat my shed /workshop never thought of getting a diesel heater brilliant idea thanks . Cheers 👍

[@wrxs1781]

Good video, these little diesel heaters seem to have a great following in the UK. the fuel filter should be installed between the tank and the pump, but it probably doesn't really matter.

[@retrorestore]

I did that on the installation video.

[@chrisfrob]

Brilliant video Martin. I've always wanted to see someone set up one of these heaters. Really instructional video.

[@robertcoleman5560]

hay one thing i think would help you is a solar panal and charge controller from ebay may be . also if power is lost to the heater it could melt the chip board in side so iv been told . I had one in my van best thing i did kids never complained it was cold again .if i could set one up in my cold flat i would . also been told the heater can use just about any sort of fuel .

[@Litesnip2022]

Brilliant. You should get one of them solar panel chargers to charge the battery.

[@ceciln7341]

these units are designed to mount on the inside .. on the floor of a van or rv or truck.. but if you install in a shop then you just run the outlet through the wall then attach muffler outside . if you run the inlet also outside put it lower then the muffler or at least farther away so you dont draw in fumes from muffler

[@retrorestore]

It is outside now in the next video.

[@teltwosheds2972]

Been using one for years in my static. Run it inside to recirculate the air and minimize damp

[@Bennytet]

Great video! I enjoyed watching as I am planning the same installation in my workshop. I currently have one in my adventure vehicle which is awesome! Only two points in your set up (in my opinion) could be improved. Firstly your fuel filter will also protect the pump if you locate it between the tank and pump. The other point is about the fuel line between pump and heater would benefit from being narrower so that a higher pressure is achieved with each pulse from the pump which will increase overall burning efficiency. Have a toasty winter!

[@retrorestore]

Check out today's video.

[@Mr.Fedora007]

Fuel filter before pump. Great video. Thanks ❤

[@retrorestore]

I know.

[@paulleeves495]

slowly watching all you older vids... always an enjoyable watch as i have same interests as you... enjoy your cooking ones as well

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked the video

[@Grt234]

Got one in my shed,but I have the all in one,one.! ,Keep an eye on fuel lines they get brittle over time,had to change mine out after few months.!

[@saundersd1962]

Great video and something I’ll look to do for my garage workshop. Campingaz do an excellent 230v to 12v transformer which is more reliable than an old battery. I used to have one powering a compact marine sump pump in an an underground storage facility to remove any water that seeped in.

[@Mad4BikesUK]

I'm wondering if an old laptop transformer would work

[@davidbray6515]

I carnt believe how cheep they are Martin no more cold workshop for me looking forward to the permanent install video Martin nailed it as always

[@Droningonuk]

Did this 3 years ago you can run them on heating oil (28nd kerosene) cheap as chips

[@davestatham812]

What a great little heater, just whats needed in the garage or workshop in the winter, great video Martin, 👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Martin. Great video 👍🏻 I’ve had one in my concrete garage for several years as I have a model railway in it and it’s been superb 😀 Always let it cycle off or it’ll soot up 🙄 The exhaust gets very hot and the air filter stood creature getting sucked up lol 😆 One good thing for your channel is make it heat water using a car heat exchange unit and a pump and radiator 😊

[@juhajuntunen7866]

From my experience, running it low power it stop by overheat protection and running it max power soot it until it doesnt start anymore. This because air to burning chamber and heated air is blown by same motor, they dont match very well. But it seems running well some 95% power (or 5.2 pump pulse per second when max is 5.4)

[@TK42138]

Definitely getting one of these as it wasn't fun working on the car in the garage last winter. Was wearing so many layers, I could barely move.

[@retrorestore]

Check out tonight's video of the installation bud.

[@jongardiner1593]

Great video matey, just wondering if there will be a 'how to use the control' video coming out? Until I found your video, it took me an age to work out how to prime mine ha ha ha Cheers J

[@stepho9999]

If your thinking of using mains / 12v converter , I would consider a 12v back up supply in case of a power cut ,or damage could be caused if the unit can not power down correctly .

[@DCBChump]

12v car battery with a charger/maintainer.

[@stepho9999]

@@DCBChump Hi Cameron , how would you hook something like this up, would the battery take over if there was a power cut or do we need a relay of some sort ..maybe a Diode of some kind

[@DCBChump]

@@stepho9999 Nothing that fancy. Connect the battery to the heater and the maintainer to the battery (the heater requires 12 volts to operate). The battery will power the heater and the maintainer will automatically keep the battery charged. If the power goes out the battery keeps the charger running and when the power comes back then the maintainer will automatically charge the battery back up.

[@stepho9999]

@@DCBChump Yes Cameron, BUT my main question was ::::if running heater on mains inverter how would you hook up a 12V battery to take over if the mains power cut out >?

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

i got the portable model comes in a metal case about the size of a little arc welder it has a smaller tank 5 ltr but its ideal for a cabin or shed i can move it about easily ,i think would,ve been more suited for you Martin ,could,ve sat it inside spray booth aswell ,they do make small spaces warm as toast half an hour and its roasting hot and very efficient on low heat setting about 8 hours a ltr of fuel you burn

[@mikeb3010]

Great idea mate, just ordered an all in one for the portability 👍

[@vincentbentley1079]

I doubt if the plastic fuel tank is UV stable for outdoor use. It would likely turn brittle and fracture if exposed to sunlight. Probably a better idea to use a pair of steel jerry cans as fuel tanks. Make a removable vented bung for the fuel neck of the jerry can so it can securely hold a metal pipe that reaches down to the bottom of the can. Connect the other end of the pipe to the the fuel pump fuel line. No need to pour any fuel, just swap the cans over. You can always have as many full cans as you need on standby. For the bung you could modify a removable jerry can filler spout.

[@paulhewer6584]

I did the same few years back after mistakenly buying 2 on ebay instead of one. Then thought I'd put one in the camper and one in the shed. I run mine off a 12 volt psu I got off Amazon. It runs great on red diesel.

[@ianmedium]

Its nice and quiet Martin. You want to get some insulation pads and pop them on the roof and walls as well

[@stephenhone4546]

There great I have a mini one on my car as a pre heater ! Heats the water in the engine plus heats inside😀

[@thisnthat3530]

I'd move the filter to between the tank and pump. Your unit is exactly like mine including accessories, etc. I got mine from Ebay for the equivalent of GBP60 a couple of years ago. Bargain compared to the prices everywhere else, mustv'e stumbled across a seller desperate to destock.

[@matthews919]

Couldn’t of timed it better Martin I’m in the process of installing one in my workshop 👍🏻

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Great vid, I’ve been umming and arring for a while. Think I’ll have to go for it in the new year when my patience for cold hands and toes wears thin 😂

[@roystheboy]

I was going to get one of these last year and wished i did now i know a few wood turners that have got them, you could use a 12v power supply like what is used with cb radios for in the house i had one years ago.

[@retrorestore]

Yes Yoy, i'm looking into that.

[@jusstuff439]

great how to vid, i have exactly the same unit in my garage run it on kerosene for a cleaner burn i would move the fuel filter on yours however to before the pump so it stops the pump internals from getting scored with dirt particles

[@TheFoolishboy9]

Got one in my workshop, and bought another for my boat, I would advise buyiing one from Prime (free returns). My first one leaked diesel from the combustion casing.

[@BensWorkshop]

That was a top tip for installing the fuel outlet in the fuel tank.

[@alandykes2519]

Great review Martin steve the transit camper has got one in his shed 👍👍👍👍

[@gordondonald1955]

Good video, i would install the filter, before the pump.

[@retrorestore]

It is now, this was just a mock up.

[@Alandixon88]

Looking forward to a follow up on this. How its gone heating it and to see your external enclosure

[@johnhealy9231]

Martin you should have got one in the metal case , I have 2 now for last 4 years ,first one like yours I build into a box ,second one I got in the metal case has tank on top easily portable even used it to heat house in a power outage (used battery)get a 240v ac to 12v dc 15 or 20 amp power supply,👍

[@danielmusat597]

Hi, The fuel filter should precede the pump. Otherwise dirt might stuck the small piston inside the pump. Also, the pump shouldn't run dry. It needs fuel to lubricate the piston inside or the tolerances will go crazy and the pump will fail prematurely. Priming the system should be done using other means, not the 2 buttons on the controller. That is not a good solution. The smoke at the start-up is not quite normal. That is vaporized fuel that didn't burn. At the first start-up it should start in a few seconds. However, if it doesn't succeed, it will give you an error message (E8 I think). Cheers!

[@Derek_S]

I buy quite a lot of equipment from Vevor and can highly recommend them. They carry a huge range of diesel heaters. There's pages of them on their website. One thing I would say is they always quote around a weeks delivery but in fact it's usually must faster. Just about everything I've ever bought from them has been delivered the next day if I've ordered in the morning.

[@matthewharmer1656]

Great to see you back in the log cabin!!!

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@nathanallman971]

Great video chap, could always make your diesel go further by adding filtered old cooking oil into the mix.

[@jostouw4366]

Really that would need regular service to remove soot build up.

[@stevesmith7530]

These will run perfectly happy on household heating oil (currently about 90p/l or if you can get it, they can be run on red diesel.

[@jostouw4366]

I run one of these with the heater inside and through the wall used some longer studs after half an hour it turns itself down when temp is reached only burns a couple of litres of heating oil a day