Wippro Diesel Heater 8KW 12V/110 International Version Unboxing, Disassembly, Vevor Compare,Test Run

[@MrLivewire1970]

I bought this model off Amazon on black Friday for my 450sf cabin. So far I'm really liking it.

[@NJP76]

I just got a version of that heater (not the Wippro brand). I am certainly not an "expert" on these heaters. (This is actually my first one ever.) But so far I do like it a lot. True I have only had it a few days, but so far so good. I did open mine up right away to go through it. It is nearly identical to yours, but I think most of these units are pretty much the same inside. All of the screws/bolts were tight. I didn't like the way the divider/fuel tank mount was installed. It was held in only with a couple of sheet metal screws. So I took it out and drilled it for some #8 screws with nuts/washers. Much more solid now. I also rerouted the controller wiring and zip tied it in place. The final "mod" I did was installing rubber grommets where the fuel line runs through the sheet metal. I did not want to take a chance on it getting chafed.) One last thing, and this is VERY important: Do NOT under any circumstances plug that three prong plug on the back of the heater into a 110 volt AC outlet. Yes, a standard AC cord like a computer cord, etc will fit that socket, but it will destroy your electronics if you do that. I really don't know what they were thinking by putting that socked on there. I am going to be changing mine to an Anderson connector. Parts are already on the way.

[@european.repairs]

Yeah, that 3 prong adapter was a bad idea.

[@Yankeeprepperasshat]

What are you saying? The ac plug isn’t actually ac??

[@nyalgoforth7375]

Should the hose coming off the fuel pump have a clamp? Great review, thanks!

[@european.repairs]

Not necessarily. The fuel line is not under any pressure. The hose material will "clamp" good enough I believe.

[@neilmac4730]

I'm absolutely buying one, thanks.😊

[@demandred1957]

Mine had a huge wad of machining chips in the burn chamber. came loose with the first run, and plugged the exhaust port. Had to take it all the way apart to find that out.. Also the fuel line was kinked, cause they mounted the fuel pump too far forward.

[@european.repairs]

That's a bummer. The fuel line issue is definitely an oversight on the manufacturer's part.

[@cousino36]

The one I have just like your doesn't have the mitered and welded exhaust elbow and doesn't have a fuel filter inside

[@european.repairs]

There are a few models that look very similar to this one. They are all basically the same thing.

[@cousino36]

Did you clamp the elbow coming off the exhaust outlet ?

[@european.repairs]

Yes I did. I purchased some high temperature silicon for the exhaust so I can do a better seal.

[@spaceprepper3657]

QUESTION: HOW DO YOU PRIME UNIT ? Thank you much appreciated. God bless 😊.

[@bourbonbrigade]

This looks almost exactly like the updated 2024 vevor. But I believe the new vevor still has the loud ticking sound from the pump still

[@european.repairs]

The Vevor Heater can be a great unit. You just need to upgrade the pump, tighten the bolts, fix the sheet metal, and a few more things.

[@Ken-z3e]

Dave, I just received the same heater from amazon and as you know the manual is almost worthless, (for my brain capacity ). Could you do another vid of the controller functions start up and adjustment settings? This is my first diesel heater. Most of the vids I've seen so far are about as worthless as the manual. Thanks, Ken

[@demandred1957]

I have the same. Don't mess with the fuel burn settings unless you know what you are doing. It runs great as is.

[@turtle1723]

Your exausted shouldn't have a low point as condesation will collect in the pipe.

[@european.repairs]

I will definitely be fixing that. Thanks.

[@ToeJam31stPN]

Remove controler first

[@catch-2232]

thanks you answered all my questions