TORPEDO HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING - WILL NOT LIGHT - FILLS SHOP WITH SMOKE - EASY FIX

[@RustyGlovebox]

Great repair Steve, that heater does a great job heating a shop

[@SteveRobReviews]

Its way too big but I got a smokin deal on it so it puts out enough heat in five minutes to harm the shop nicely.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

I love these quick videos as many people look for these types of solutions

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes and it took longer to film than to fix :)

[@PinetreeLine]

The Master strikes again with another great tip! Thanks Steve!

[@SteveRobReviews]

+Pinetree Line Outdoors It was an easy fix or a cold day in the shop.

[@billfischer6464]

I know this is an older video, but I sure appreciate anything that I can learn. Your channels are so full of great information and insight. You're a good man.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Bill very nice of you. Cheers

[@BEAdventurePartners]

PERFECT! This is the fix we were searching for! Same problem with ours. The barn was filling with smoke, so now we know how to adjust the fuel mixture. We're going to check the nozzle too to make sure it's not clogged.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Check for cracked air pump hoses too . Cheers

[@BEAdventurePartners]

STEVE ROB REVIEWS roger that! Thanks 😊

[@Booger500us]

Steve Steve the magical fruit, the more you watch the more you'z guys troubleshoot!

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHA - I like that and in florida you need a heater like this . LOL

[@Booger500us]

hehehe, with my hot flashes no heater needed

[@SteveRobReviews]

LOL

[@CurtisDrew1]

My 30 year old Craftsman Heater has been fussy for years. I think one of my buddies must have turned it up because it's fussy about starting. I figured out that if I have the cover loose (screws removes down one side) so I can lift it when starting it will allow it to fire off because it's not over oressurized with air through the burners. Going to go out and try and back off the pressure and see if that makes it fire off without having to raise the lid to reduce the amount of air being forced through the burner. Once it lights, it goes like gangbusters. Which is good because the shop is 3000 sqft and 18 ft tall. But boy does it go through the diesel! Thanks for posting this. My manual for the thing has been AOL for decades. (too many moves)

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@Supercharged111]

Same thing mine does even with the manufacturer's specified fuel pressure. Not a one KZbin video I've watched speaks directly to that issue.

[@TheFoxShop]

Good video and explanation Steve! What a coincidence, I was just doing a little work on my heater as well. 20+ years old and I have never done a thing to it except put fuel in it... thought it might be time to look a couple things over LOL. Keep warm... supposed to be -20 to -30 here in the next 2-3 days... think I will just stay in the house, maybe make a big pot of chili or something.... SOOO ready for summer again!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Same here real cold but i'll be out in the shop . Diesel at $5.50 a gallon I don't want to crank it up too much. LOL

[@BruceLyeg]

Steve, that smoke isn't a problem. It's a solution! Rock band all over the world love smoke at their concerts. You supply the smoke, the fumes get everyone high, the fans stay mellow so there's no security concern with rowdy people! Best of all, after they leave the concert they're ready to go home and sleep enough so that they'r ready for the next work day! Good video, thanks for sharing. I had fun! There better be more fun on the next video too or I want my money back.

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHA well the next one you get something for free and Jan 1 is a blockbuster vid you have never seen before in your life. Off to a good start for 2018 hold on for a wild ride LOL

[@robswrenches9501]

Bruce L. 😆🤣😅👍

[@timberecek9477]

Thank you!! I’m gonna try it now!! It stinks an hurts my eyes, so I’m gonna back it off some. The key was you mentioned the sparks ! That’s what mine is doing, thank you again

[@SteveRobReviews]

Good luck Tim 👍

[@805ROADKING]

Good stuff Bud!! Last time I used my torpedo heater Kero was 69¢ a gallon!!☺

[@SteveRobReviews]

$12 a gallon here for kerosene , yikes who can afford that - diesel I pay $1.20 a litre and it's real cold this winter . Cheers

[@stuzman52]

That's some valuable information to know Steve! Great video and I'm sure it will help others out there who runs into issue.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes it's an easy fix a big rig to be hauling around to get fixed especially if you have 14 gallons in it too.

[@shovelhead8]

I have seen cracked fuel lines on these heaters give problems as well. Thank you for the video,Steve

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes last year it was a cracked line that caused a no start. I'm learning as it breaks down . LOL

[@frankholbert1738]

Mine too. The fuel line going the the gauge was cracked. When the lid was put in place it caused a low pressure area at the crack and it was starved for fuel. No fuel was leaking so I didn't notice it right away.

[@bigronshobbies8209]

Awesome tip Steve and that looks like an awesome heater !

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Ron it's a super hot heater that's forsure.

[@EXOVCDS]

When the stickers start to peel / change color... you're running too hot!!! LOL

[@SteveRobReviews]

I hope they don't fall off I don't have any left :)

[@mostlymoparih5682]

What no marshmallows and chips?

[@SteveRobReviews]

I'm waiting for you to come on up .

[@billyr9840]

Nice ! Steve I learn something new every day ! My unit already has a pressure gage on it and after watching your vid I checked the pressure and it was running at 6 psi. I might fiddle with it when I get a chance because sometimes I get a puff of smoke when I first fire it up cold. Thanks for sharing ! Take Care and wish you and your family Happy Holiday's !

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Billy - mine is a 215k but lower outputs always run at a lower setting . Yes turn it down a bit an there will not be that puff of smoke. Take Care buddy

[@solomonfish]

Awww man, we have a heater at work I've been fussing with for a few months now. It would only work with the cover off, the error always said e1 and the pump was 4.5+ psi out of 5.5 I was undr the impression I had to little pressure from the pump and may need a new one. I turned the pressure down and, presto, it was too much pressure from the compressor. Thanks for the relief, we really appreciate it over here in colorado.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome bud glad to have been some help. !!!

[@WallysPlace66]

I'm gonna go out and buy me one so's I can adjust it. Good tip Steve

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHA that's something I do all the time. Thanks Wally

[@themechanic6117]

Nice fix . That thing looks huge. How long does a full tank last ?

[@SteveRobReviews]

I get to heat the shop for the whole winter on 14 gallons. I just run it for 5 min and then switch to electric. It get to 80 deg F easy .

[@LifeWithChase]

I've never seen one not light because of too much fuel, I wonder if it had something to do with the fuel being so cold it just wouldn't ignite? I haven't really messed with these below 20F so I don't know what they do in that environment, also I"m sure it would depend if its winter or summer blend fuel. either way atleast you got it going and your pump is still in good shape!

[@SteveRobReviews]

It was at almost 10 psi and it was real cold so that might play into it I guess but I dialled it back down and it worked fine . It sure made a good smoke show . LOL -24 New Year's Eve . Ya got to love this global warming .

[@LifeWithChase]

maybe so much cold fuel it was cooling the igniter down. at -24F my heater would need a heater LOL

[@neilyoung4209]

when it gets below 0 i use a small magnetic oil pan heater on the bottom of the tank so it doesnt gel and warms u[p the fuel a little

[@SteveRobReviews]

Oh that's a great idea. Thanks bud.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Nicely done.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks buddy.

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

Good tip bud Nobody wants flames shooting out!...lol

[@SteveRobReviews]

Flames shootin out the end can be bad all round LOL Cheers James

[@BrucesShop]

Thanks Steve. Good job!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Cheers Bruce an easy one today.

[@walleyewilly8085]

Good job hand! Way to speak up and be clear. Great info!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks.

[@gatorsworld]

Another good tip from Steve....Your just full of them Steve.....but I guess it better to be full of them than being full of it,,,, just funning with you.....Cheers and a Happy New Year to you and your family my friend

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHA all the best to you and your buddy .

[@farmboysgarage7595]

Never messed with that. Good info to know Steve!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Jay - Makes a big difference especially at -20 when things just don't want to start anyway . :)

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Good fix Steve

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Norm - only -14 today - yikes you got some cold stuff up there eh.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

STEVE ROB REVIEWS -50 right now bud

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

STEVE ROB REVIEWS Power steering hose went. Closed my hood on the truck and my bug deflector shattered in the cold. No more moving my equipment in this weather.

[@DntUTlkAbtAntHenny]

🤭I am a City woman and I experienced a heater like this but larger years ago...I said ONCE I purchase a home "this will be one of my first winter toys"! Tractor Supply became my Go To Spot 🤩 I must say...I have worked outside for 17hrs in the snow with my heater and BRANDY😁LOVE MY HEATER!

[@Badgertronix]

What pressure do you recommend for chicken wings? 🐔

[@whatnextsunshine3046]

High pressure :-P

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hum that's a good question - about 6 psi would do well to start with .

[@normansmith7806]

Good info Steve !!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Norm .

[@DriveShaftDrew]

very good to share this stuff Steve my save someone money

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes if it helps somebody it's a good thing . Cheers buddy

[@231flash]

Nice tip. I got rid of one that did that.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Roger it was so smokey I was sure the shop was on fire LOL

[@OneAuto]

But the shooting flames are so pretty once they do fire up 🔥 Cheers Steve

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHA oh ya and a ton of smoke along the way too . Cheers Rob.

[@mikedickson2925]

Sweet trouble shooting and easy fix!!! Just the way it's supposed to go, right!!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes and it's good to be in the heat again. Cheers Mike

[@jackassman6726]

Good to know Steve thanks for the Tip ...!!!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Jack ya never know when it might come in handy. Cheers

[@rheidtech]

good stuff stevo. good to know. i never got into one of those. 🍻

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks they can be finicky at times.

[@whatnextsunshine3046]

Hey Steve, be aware of all the fuel coming in! ;-) Happy New Year!!! :) all the best, Simone

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes and thanks Simone - Happy New year

[@mooseknuckleoutdoors]

You are the master!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

I am that I am I think :)

[@acemogany6369]

How do you know what the pump pressure supposed to be even if you get the vacuum gauge

[@SteveRobReviews]

There is a tag on the heater showing the psi. as well in the owners manual.

[@Redgonetogray]

Nice heater, I've been thinking about getting one.

[@SteveRobReviews]

They are nice but at $5.50 a gallon for diesel its pricey to fill up here . I can put it out in the driveway in winter and work on a vehicle from 20 feet away and it still melts my screwdriver handles.

[@blairwise3339]

Can't thank you enough. My Remington 870 5000 BTU wasn't igniting and was running fuel out the front and as soon as I turn the pressure down to 6.5 it ignites and burns beautifully.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice to see Blair 👍

[@blairwise3339]

That was supposed to say 175000 BTU

[@ozzstars_cars]

It's cold as balls outside. Good idea cranking it up!

[@SteveRobReviews]

-25 on new years eve and I'll be in the shop working away. Cheers Glen

[@robswrenches9501]

Hey Steve, where'd you get your pressure gage? I need one myself.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I got mine at Princess auto for $10 , their old school gauges I use for a lot of testing . Worth getting one as they are relatively low cost. Cheers

[@robswrenches9501]

STEVE ROB REVIEWS Thanks Steve. 👍

[@67697072]

Good info Steve........Thanks !!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks buddy.

[@wyattoneable]

Wow, I never knew those things could be adjusted. I must be living under a rock or I'm getting too old and I just can't keep up!

[@SteveRobReviews]

I'm under a rock most times myself . LOL Easy adjustment and I'm in the heat again.

[@HollywoodCreeper]

Could you please help me with an old one of these?

[@SteveRobReviews]

If I can sure.

[@ValerieReese]

You really need that heater right now. My sister says it's 30 below 0 in northern N.Y. Way too cold for everyone.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes it's cold up here and no global warming either. I've been waiting for a long time and it hasn't appeared yet. LOL

[@chungaleta1234]

Read on the news that Canada is having a very very rough winter... Hope you are ok mate.

[@SteveRobReviews]

This global warming it's working -25 tonight LOL

[@chungaleta1234]

Holy Moly!!!!! this is the coldest time of the year here as well... +20 at night

[@SteveRobReviews]

Oh man I feel so sorry for you having to deal with that. HAHA

[@chungaleta1234]

LOL take care and keep that heater on

[@picwick57]

I just restored an older reddy 165,000 btu same issue but "apparently" it's designed for kerosene only. I'm using diesel & no matter the pump pressure it still fills the shop with smoke & see flames shoot beyond cone too.Could it be nozzle fatigue ? It is clean & seems to be in good condition ! Luckily my protemp 125,000 btu runs great on diesel

[@SteveRobReviews]

Im thinking the air pump pressure is wrong . Look at the specs and try resetting the pressure again or as you suspect the nozzle is worn.

[@hectorcalderon3011]

My neighbor told me i can change the nozzle to make it multi fuel do you think that is true

[@SteveRobReviews]

I just haven't seen it done so I can't say either way. This unit I have is milti-fuel for kerosene or diesel.

[@hectorcalderon3011]

@@SteveRobReviews im sure if the multi fuel nozzle fits i will have to see what happens

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Pretty easy adjustment. Should keep you nice and warm.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Id be lost without it . Cheers

[@ddemier]

Any idea why a 75,000 btu unit works better with the fill cap off then screwed on? Im talking about the fill cap on the "gas" tank. The unit is a Master MH-75T-KFA 75,000 BTU

[@SteveRobReviews]

I would think the tank is not venting correctly and as you use fuel it's causing a vacuum in the tank. Check your cap .

[@sophquadbuns6673]

Hi Steve, I have a 90,000 btu reddy heater that starts up fine and shoots some flames at first then evens out. The problem is after about 30 minutes of run time the center cone slowly goes from orange glowing , to cold and heat reduces eventually shutting down. Any help would be appreciated ! Thx! Brent

[@SteveRobReviews]

Doesn't sound like its shutting off from the thermostat more like its running out of fuel. Your air pump pressure needs to have a gauge on it so you can see if the pump is not working right. They sell pump kits as they do wear out over time. Id start with looking at the pump pressure on startup and when it starts to shut down , is it dropping pressure .

[@bongomakers]

Steve, why will my heater run fine with the hood off but shuts down when the hood is on?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Without knowing your unit exactly I would think your getting enough air with it off compared to on so look at your air pump pressure specs and make sure your inlet filter is clean . Great starting points . Cheers

[@frankholbert1738]

Mine too. The fuel line going the the gauge was cracked. When the lid was put in place it caused a low pressure area at the crack and it was starved for fuel. No fuel was leaking so I didn't notice it right away

[@SL-ix4yk]

I had a reddy heater 70 and it was the motor overheating with the cover on but with it off it would run all day

[@dustinsamson4879]

Steve I have a Industrial 330,000 BTU kerosene / diesel heater and it sucks 5 gallon of fuel in about 25 minutes. The vintag says it will use 2 gallon every hour. So do you think you you could have a clue what the problem is? I can't find nothing on it.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I would definitely check the air pump pressure. Does it show flames coming out the front. Wow 5 gallons in 25 minutes is definitely not right.

[@dustinsamson4879]

@@SteveRobReviews if the thermostat is turned all the way up it will shoot flames out of it. Your right it shouldn't eat that much fuel. I will see if I can adjust the air screw.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes I'm thinking its set way too high.

[@seanmckay3392]

Hey if hes a Taryl fan too then he must be a master mechanic. (Its not a space shuttle its just a torpedo heater) Taryl fixes All quote

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@tylerbonnicksen8211]

Mine runs at 12 psi after adjustment and I cannot get the pressure to drop to the 5psi pressure to work. Not sure what I need to do to get it to drop.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Tyler the air valve is like any valve that restricts supply so a clockwise turn on the valve should reduce the air pressure.

[@tylerbonnicksen8211]

@@SteveRobReviews I did, i found a leak I think and got the air pressure around 5psi, but now I can't get it to fire, and it did before.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Tyler the accuracy of a gauge should not be trusted 100% . I usually fine tune it a bit without the gauge . Not enough pressure it won't fire and too much has flames shooting out the front so open it up a but at a time till it starts if it's a low pressure fault and not something else.

[@brentlittle8075]

Ive got a Dayton 3ve48 torpedo heater and the adjustment screw is broken. its just blowing air and not igniting. its set at 6 plus ,should be 3. Any suggestions??? Cant get the filter cover part. Brent

[@SteveRobReviews]

Its npt so you can get a brass fitting at a hardware . Should be able to rig up a plug .

[@brentlittle8075]

@@SteveRobReviews Sooo ,what type of fitting,it has the small roller ball still inside. how does the pressure get adjusted???

[@SteveRobReviews]

I did a quick search and that unit is still manufactured. Pump pressure shows 3 psi. Looks like you should be able to buy all the parts needed. Contact Dayton for parts supplier close to you.

[@brentlittle8075]

@@SteveRobReviewsI contacted Dayton before i contacted you ,THAT PART is not available.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Most of them parts are the same . My dewalt heater is manufactured by Mr heater. Id try cross referencing to other makes. I bought all my spare parts off amazon labeled as mr heater . If you cant find the part im not sure if you can fix it .

[@rogeroconnor5182]

good to know,stay warm and thirsty

[@SteveRobReviews]

+roger oconnor Thanks buddy will do.

[@acemogany6369]

I just picked up a 220 5000 BTU Reddy heater made by Master Heat and it's Betts a little bit of flame funny out the front and I bought it used from somebody it's about a $600 machine but it shuts off after about couple minutes of running and throws an E1 code I cannot reset that cold I took it apart blew everything out the photo sensor whatever they call that sensor the heat sensor blew that off major everything looked okay don't have a schematic on it yet but everything seems to be okay the only thing I could think of now that I see this that if the pump pressure is not right and it's blowing access Flames out the front and it can have an issue probably with the pump and the computer is sensing that cuz this is all digital there isn't no knob it's either just to up or down like a computerized microwave or like a touchscreen you got arrows for up for your gas for your heat up or your heat down is arrow down and on and off button

[@SteveRobReviews]

You can try just turning the air metering screw in a bit while it's running to get the flame back inside the front cone without a gauge and see how it operates .

[@sevenof14]

I have 3 lbs of pressure and it smokes like a bitch but if I lift the lide slightly about 3 inches on one side it burns like it's on hi.why?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Not sure whats going on by the description but the pump pressure must be set correctly first.

[@DntUTlkAbtAntHenny]

😵I am afraid of anything FUEL & FIRE..However I am proud of myself...I purchased a 215 3yrs ago for my new home while working outside in the brutal cold...I did well...but today I watched this video and possibly found the issue... I have never filled it to Full ever until today...watching the gadge I filled until it showed on the gadge (Was that wrong?)🤬😭😲IT FIRES UP BUT 😵SMOKES A LITTLE OUT OF THE BACK...I turned it off and unplugged it IMMEDIATELY...now I am afraid to try again (BLOWUP) "I am searching for a repair shop to check it out...Today's chores are over I'm cold NO HEATER🤬🤪

[@MrGuitarguyadam]

Ive got one of the dewalt 215 btu heaters that im working on for a customer. It does this same thing except I have tried EVERYTHING including throwing all of the parts that we have in stock for it on it and I still cant seem to figure it out. Im about ready to pay out of pocket to just buy the customer a new one and throw this cursed thing away!

[@SteveRobReviews]

If all the lines are ok , flame sensor and pump pressure is ok you might have a bad circuit board . Their usually pretty reliable .

[@Mhogies910]

I turn on my torpedo heater and it runs for a couple of minutes then it shuts off and blows smoke. What could that be?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Might be getting over fuelled , check your pump pressure and of course go over all the lines and make sure there are no leaking cracked hoses .

[@Adam-bw4lw]

Rolling coal whit a torpedo heater,sounds fun 😁

[@SteveRobReviews]

Oh man it was too much - couldn't see the other side of the shop. LOL

[@txsviking]

Looks like a jet engine.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Its puts out the heat big time.