BY FAR, THIS SERIES IS THE MOST ACCURATE TECHINAL EXPLANATION OF THESE AIR DIESEL HEATERS!!!!!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. J

@bradleyrogers6697

4 жыл бұрын

Correct.

@qdawg4033

3 жыл бұрын

This is what I've been looking for 👍

When you find this much knowledge in a youtube video, it's like striking gold! I love the series. Thank you sir for educating us!

Thank you so much for posting this series. My husband and I absolutely will be sitting down and studying every one. I don't think it's a stretch to suggest that your series could save lives. Unfortunately, most of us know just enough to be dangerous.

@johnmck1147

9 ай бұрын

Hi Guys. Thanks for the positive comments. I hope the videos are of some help. JMcK

Refreshing to find such an informative series of videos on the yootoob made by someone who really knows what he is talking about. As a retired Professional Engineer I have a pretty sensitive BS filter and the needle did not even flicker once watching all these videos Thanks for all your hard work John ... much appreciated ! OG

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

Wow OG! .....Thanks for your positive feedback. JMcK

@bigoldgrizzly

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmck1147 Hi again. One question if I may. Have you ever measured the speed of intake combustion air and exhaust gas at the same setting. I reckon the exhaust speed will be approx. double and am thinking about splitting the exhaust into two right after the port and making the two legs in say 38mm stainless. A wrapped copper coil on each leg to scavenge heat in a radiator & fan circuit. The two legs should reduce back pressure and reduce load on the fan, perhaps even increasing the rpm, if the pcb 'brain' allows it. Reduced speed should give a longer dwell time for heat transfer and of course the two pipes will give a big increase in area for the coils to contact. .... just a thought .. OG

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

No OG, I have measured intake speeds, but I would wreck my plastic instrument measuring exhaust speeds. Interesting your project. Please let me know how it goes. JMcK

@bigoldgrizzly

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmck1147 Didn't think of that - always been used to brass bladed instruments from my mining days. No real problem, I'm reasonably certain I'm not far out with the figures, and its of no great importance to the project. it will either be an effective heat exchanger or it won't. I'll have to have a play about, perhaps inflate a large bag, measure the time to empty, feeding intake air and then compare time to fill from exhaust - that and a few calcs would give a ball park fig. Recovering from operation just now so may be a while getting round to it. Thanks for your interest .... OG

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

👍. Get well soon. JMcK

Thank you so much, John. Your videos provide all the background to understand how these heaters work and why we need to do specific connections. It’s the glue that holds all of this together for me. Social media has so many posts with incorrect information by self-proclaimed experts. You provide the details to support the decisions you make. Thank you from Massachusetts, USA.

@johnmck1147

5 ай бұрын

Well, thank you Kate for your positive feedback. I am pleased you found the videos helpful. JMcK

One of your biggest fans here! Thanks to you, I got over worrying about these heaters breaking down. Not any more. I have several of them now. One in my RV, which I live in most of the time, and one under it keeping my plumbing from freezing up. The one inside is connected to the original propane furnace duct work. It heats the whole place even at -20 F. To me, it's a comfort to hear the little pump ticking away. Kind thanks for all the great information and all the work you must've put into it. You have helped more people than you know. Greetings from Alaska.

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Shipfixer, Thanks for the nice positive feedback. JMcK

Total newbie here and diving into your knowledge. Got into a converted ambulance and aside from a plethora of engine, etc. issues, I can’t get warm, despite discovering that there is one of these things on board. I’m moving this to the ‘now’ thing to address and am so relieved to find something that even I may understand (coming from a bookkeeper/SAHM). THANK YOU so very much.

@johnmck1147

3 ай бұрын

Pleased you found the videos helpful. JMcK

After watching several videos from other creators and only being half way through this one, I know that I will be learning more from this professional man then anything else out there.

@Zekerose

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

This series is one of the most thorough test i have ever seen on KZread. Thank You John McK 47!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive feedback Peter.

Hi Randy, Thanks for your feedback. May I suggest you download the manuals for the German Eberspacher D4 heater. This is the heater the Chinese have copied, they even appear to have copied most of the manual. Most aspects of this German manual will apply to the Chinese heater EXCEPT for the controllers and the error codes, they are totally different. Eberspacher recommends a minimum of 200 mm and maximum of 2 m for both the intake and the exhaust. However I feel a 1 m maximum is far more efficient. The issue here is the air heater combustion chamber. It is a sealed chamber and ventilated by a very small enclosed fan. This fan spins up to about 4,000 rpm to suck in combustion air and expel exhaust gases, compare that to a diesel engine turbo that spins at around 200,000 rpm. If you restrict either the intake air or create back pressure in the exhaust you can not get efficient combustion. My suggestion, is if you must exceed 1 m of either you consider going bigger. I would suggest you install a larger diameter inlet hose and a larger exhaust pipe. However you must do your own research. You must also keep the bends to a minimum on both the inlet and the exhaust. Eberspacher lists the max of combined bends on inlet or exhaust to be no greater than 270 deg. From experience I find that excessive, particularly if using the standard diameter piping, and particularly at the max stated length of 2 m. All bends cause restrictions, so I suggest you make your pipe runs as straight as possible. I hope this helps, John

Hi John, I’ve now watched all of your videos... great work! These are amazing, and I’ve learned so much. You’ve personally saved me, and many others, from making some big mistakes in their installation of their diesel heaters. I just want to say thank you for the hard work you’ve put into making these, and sharing all the knowledge you’ve picked up over the years.

@timfrank6793

Жыл бұрын

bought a 5k heater with a 1.5 liter fuel tank tank does not have a place to hook up fuel line

This is worth mentioning to anyone who is planning a new install. I have watched each episode and I recall in one you rightly mention the heater can be installed at 90 degrees as long as the plug is at the top. Due to the configuration of my van, that is how I had to install it, and it does work. When I originally had problems, the Chinese seller had said I needed to install it upright only. I pointed out that the instructions indicated you could install it at 90 degrees, so the seller ended up sending me another unit. Although my new heater would work, for 2 years I have had numerous problems with this angle. This week it stopped working again. Symptoms: white smoke coming from the exhaust, but no ignition. Finally I removed the unit and when I turned it so the ports were facing down, diesel fuel poured out of the air intake and the exhaust ports. I forced air through it using a blower and put it back. I ran a couple of cycles, same white smoke, took it out, and more fuel poured out of it. I then installed my original unit, and it fired up. So the take-away lesson is, although the unit will work if turned to 90 degrees, I think you'll have more consistent luck if you install it so the ports are on the bottom. That way at least, if you don't get ignition and your chamber floods with excess fuel, the fuel will drain out the bottom instead of pooling because it is trapped in the combustion chamber. As for why the flooding in the first place, I noticed my fuel line may have been run in a way that perhaps it made fuel siphon past the pump and fill the chamber when the unit was switched off. So now I have placed a shutoff valve on the fuel line just in case it was a problem due to a siphon. Probably also worth mentioning that the Chinese exhaust line is good for about a year, and then it just disintegrates. I am going to replace it with silicon heater hose, which is what I already did for the air intake.

@milcotto4153

4 жыл бұрын

How hot is the air that comes out of the heater at maximum speed, have you measured it?

@MountainParameters

4 жыл бұрын

@@milcotto4153 I did not measure it at the vent, but did take the internal cabin temp of my Delica van when it was -25C outside. This 2Kw unit just managed to keep the inside of the van above freezing at +2C. As we sometimes may be AT skiing during the day when it is that cold, it's was good to know that we could leave water without it being frozen upon return.

Thank you SO much for this series of videos! I feel much more confident ordering one of these for my RV now!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

I am pleased you liked them, thank you for the feedback J

This was in incredible series. So informative before starting one of the diesel heaters. Just what I needed. Thank you John!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Pleased to help David. JMcK

Thanks John. Have just watched your entire series. Ultra informative and I feel confident to tackle an install. I’ll raise a toast to you for every comfortable winter camping trip from here on!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Jason. JMcK

John, huge thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge & experience in such a clear & kind manner! You are a beautiful example of a generous human spirit that enlightens all of us with a curious mind!!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Wow Amanda, I am flattered. Thank you for the lovely positive feedback. JMcK

This series promises to be well worth watching. Thank you.

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Chuck. JMcK

Hi John. I just purchased mine (the 8kW model that comes in a red case) and i'm very grateful that you've done this detailed series. Thanks very much for taking the time to record and share your testing, thoughts and views with the rest of us :) Liked and subbed pal.

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, pleased you found the videos helpful. JMcK

Thanks John McK this video series moved me from apprehension to confidence when my heater arrived!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Jetmelt. JMcK

Excellent series of videos on these heaters and in depth explanations with show and tell. You must have spent a fair bit of time preparing for this, so I really appreciate the time and effort you have invested in order to enlighten us about these. It certainly has eased my mind about installing one in my van. Thanks very much..

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Simmi! thank you for those kind words. JMcK

Just wanted to say thanks very much for this series. Have my first heater coming soon and your work is invaluable to me.

@johnmck1147

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, pleased you found the series helpful. JMcK

I’ve watched your whole series. Thank you soo much for all the work you have put into these videos. I am glad I found your series and would recommend anyone buying one of these subscribe to you and watch all of these videos. Super informative!!! Again thank you for all the hard work you’ve done. I feel a lot better about getting one of these and actually understanding how to install and work these units properly.

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Svmsice. Good luck with your install.

This is Air Heater High School! Thank you so much John!!!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Jeroen. JMcK

This is a very thorough and excellent series about these heaters, I learned everything I need to know and I can now make an informed decision on what to buy and how to install it. And the best part: It has no bloody music playing!!! THANK YOU John!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andresa, thanks for the positive feedback.. JMcK

John, you're an EXCELLENT teacher, thank you!

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!, thank you Athena. JMcK

I had been on the fence, but these videos gave me the confidence to buy and install one of these heaters.

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Okay this is exactly what I needed! Looking forward this whole series. Priceless information :) THANKS!

@johnmck1147

2 жыл бұрын

Hi HRP, pleased you found the videos helpful. JMcK

Amazing video! I figured out almost everything but it's nice to got confirmations from you. Thank you! I got mine some days ago and it literally changed my live here in my cold and humid house.

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

Pleased you found video helpful. These cheap copy heaters give out nice warm DRY heat. Cheers. JMcK

Thanks John. These videos have been great. Just finished installing one in my camper.

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Thank you for an excellent series of videos with a heap of great information! Awesome stuff!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks for your positive feedback. JMcK

Hi John, I have watched a number of videos on these heaters, yours is by far the best and most informative I have seen, thank you. 🙂

@johnmck1147

5 ай бұрын

Pleased you found the videos helpful. JMcK

Thank you so much for making these excellent videos - finding these are like finding gold! The best Xmas greetings to you and yours at this time

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Rod. Best wishes back to you for the Christmas season. JMcK

You’re a legend mate, best informative videos I’ve seen…….good on ya and keep it coming

Just got a 5kw one not installed it yet but glad I watched this video, thanks.

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Steve. JMcK

Hi John. You have taught me everything on these heaters, you're probably the worlds No.1 expert. I run two in tandem at my home and a third on standby that is serviced ready to swap out. I've set things up so I can do a swap in about 5 minutes so I've refined the process. You taught me about everything but specifically the existence hidden stainless gauze in the burner that alluded me for quite a while, found there was some deterioration in the heaters performance that puzzled me until I saw one of your videos. I found that instead of burning it out, I soak it in oven cleaner for a couple of days, that usually pulls out most of the carbon. I also use a sonic cleaner bath but that might be beyond most people. I pull these apart every week as I use crap old fuel from boats so the carbon buildup is accelerated. I also run these 24 hours a day. Thanks for taking the time to post videos, they are excellent, thorough and easy to understand despite you being an Aussie. I can say that as I live with your poor cousins in NZ, the extension of Australia that some Americans believe is connected by the Sydney harbor bridge.

@johnmck1147

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, thanks for the info and positive feedback. Say hi to the cousins, and tell them painting the coat hanger continues unabated. (Very few non Aussies will get that one)

So glad I came upon this channel. Best info by far on diesel heaters. Thanks for taking the time to put together this series. Much appreciated sir!

@johnmck1147

4 ай бұрын

Hi Jim, pleased you found the videos helpful. JMcK

This is an huge complement to you John. Eberspächer found out the heater around 90y ago. I'll bet that long on next century people are still referring, "Oh you should look from Johns videos on how it works". Thank you for the whole series.

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Hi VPL, thank you for the lovely positive feedback. JMcK

John, these Videos are really great! Great for anybody, who is really interested in what he is doing- and what he should do this run this heaters. Thanks for the trouble!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice feedback Andreas. JMcK

Mate! you are a bloody legend John...... Thank you for the videos. Power to the people

Thanks John. I recently purchased one of these and I haven't gotten around to bench testing it. I have an Espar in one van but I didn't want to spend the $ for the second van. Vary informational!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Nate

THANK YOU I've not viewed yet, but looks to be a fairly comprehensive series ..

🤗 Thank you John for your great introduction part 1. We have just bought a 2kw unit for only $118 delivered here near Portland Victoria.(May 2023) I only just found out about your series of videos, and have just seen this one, your 1st. Looking forward to reviewing all of your videos, and when it arrives installing the little one in our caravan 👍 Thanking you again, Ted & Rosie Nomads travelling Australia

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ted, These are great little heaters if installed correctly. Hope you find the videos helpful. JMcK

Best Videos on these on the net. Well done mate!!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Stephen. JMcK

Great intro video! I look forward to this whole series. Thanks a lot for making it!

@johnmck1147

3 ай бұрын

Pleased you found the video helpful. JMcK

Great series of videos, thank you Robert.

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Robert, JMcK

Brilliant and clear description. Wish I found this months ago.......

@johnmck1147

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Jonathan. JMcK

thank you John , you have gone down in internet history as the chinese heater guy . cheers from NZ

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Jason. JMcK

this is amazing!! thank you so much for such a thoughtful, thorough explanation!!

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. JMcK

Thank you for making this series!!!

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Hope they were helpful to you. JMcK

Thank you for putting together these videos! it has been very useful.

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

Pleased you found them helpful. Best wishes, JMcK

thank you for the series. very indepth. jsut what i was looking for

@johnmck1147

11 ай бұрын

Pleased to be of some help. JMcK

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us - this is great info!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Scott.

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Scott.

Thanks John, very helpful video!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Keith. JMcK

Just planning my parking heater in my mitsubishi delica van, these are compact and keep you warm...... But how, why, which is the best way to go now......? Ahhh going through hours of YT videos and endlessly patrolling Google for the info - not any more because John Mck 47 is the KZread Google King of diesel heaters. Makes so much sense after getting mixed up with others botched ideas and installs. This is brilliant John and exactly what many of us need....... Real and detailed information, thank you so much for the time, effort and patience you put in to deliver to us the Holy grail of diesel parking night heater information. Came across video 8.......... Realised you where the one to watch and now I'm gonna go through video 1 to whatever number videos you have on them, cheers.

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Kaylem. JMcK

@Kaylem13

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnmck1147 yep, you are welcome. On video 12 now, superb info. Cheers mate

this video was sooooo helpful well worth looking at well done John many thanks .

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Jack. JMcK

Right off the beginning I heard your guineas crying, good to see a fellow farmer doing something other than farm videos. I plan on watching your whole 21 video playlist on Chinese heaters.

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

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Thanks John. Great explanation. I just wish I’d seen this before I paid more than perhaps I should’ve done for my ‘5K’ unit.

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Chester. JMcK

These videos are excellent! Watching from Los Angeles, California. I am planning on buying one and installing in my Overlanding camping trailer with a roof top tent. My original plan was forced propane heat. I learned from your video about condensation/water vapor. Thank you! I also need to be able to heat water for showers and am planning on going with propane for that, since I will also have extension hoses for cooking. Thanks again John!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Chris. Happy camping. JMcK

@funvangroovn176

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmck1147 I'm learning so much from this video series! One thing regarding your propane = condensation statement, is that some vented propane heaters also use a heat exchanger like these diesel heaters so the intake and exhaust go to the outside of the space being heated. It follows any condensation that occurs during the combustion process would also vent/drain to the outside, right? Now, a propane stove top (not vented), has the combustion process inside the space and would result in more moisture inside the space if I'm understanding this correctly...thoughts?

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

MiniMoggers Hi MM, you are correct. The heat exchanger type propane heaters vent the condensation outside, however there are many simple heaters on the market like the Buddy Heater that burn propane with a naked flame inside the accommodation area. Any burning of propane, space heater, gas stove, gas water heater etc produces large amounts of water vapour. The Chinese diesel heaters give off a dry heat, no water vapour. Cheers. JMcK

@funvangroovn176

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmck1147 Thanks for confirming that for me. The key seems to be that vented diesel and propane systems deliver dry heat on the interior due to the heat exchanger and both will have condensation in their exhaust, hence the need for drain hole at the low point. I've thoroughly enjoyed your series and really appreciate your knowledge and effort. Thank you!

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

MiniMoggers 👍

The best explanations given, great job.sir.

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philippe. JMcK

Great series of videos John. One other suggestion in selecting the eBay vendor is try and only buy from vendors who list as “Seller pays for returns”.

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Good advice Ian. JMcK

Everything you need to know and more from John on your night heater, from common mistakes to best practices.

You've just convinced me to buy a cheap diesel heater for the roof top tent. Cheers mate

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

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Hey John, thanks so much for these videos. Has helped me immensely- not gonna pay $2k for a 2w when I can get a 5w for around $300-$400. Just gotta find an installer!

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

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Great and informative videos mate, cheers👍

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter.

Bloody fantastic vid mate, don't know why it doesn't have more views, just picked another one up, $93 delivered, cant get much cheaper surely...

@johnmck1147

2 жыл бұрын

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Hi John. Great idea however here in Canada we have ultra low sulphur diesel fuel and smokeless no sulphur kerosene. We tried your idea with a 50/50 mix and burned out 3 fuel pumps. This year we are going to a 90 diesel and 10 kerosene mix with 1/4 cup all season stanadyne per 40 litres. So far we have found that running it on high at least 10 minutes at least twice a day has been working for us so far.

thanks for the series en greetings from Belgium ; )

@johnmck1147

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome SK, Happy New Year. JMcK

John, thank you infinitely.

I can not tell you how helpful this video was to me. I learned about some important nuances that I was unaware of to help maintain proper operation and maintenance. I do have a question about the exhaust and intake. What are the shortest and longest lengths that each can have for full efficiency. Thanx in advance for your response to this.

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Randy, my first reply went into the general comments list, not here.

thanks for the overview

Yes, you can run these heaters on their side, but only the side with the glow plug on the top. Glow plug on the bottom causes flooding issues. JMcK

Nice job John...You Rock Brother ! I just bought one lats night based on your info... Much appreciated ! *Liked/Subscribed !*

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

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John your intelligent, knowledgeable and well thought out presentation makes your series the only place to go for real info and instruction on installing one of these heaters. i thank you very much for your help and i am finally about ready to tear up my cabin and install my 5k diesel heater for winter here in the sierras. So i am going to go through your series before i do. i hope this thing will heat our little 1,000 sf cabin or at the very least take the edge off the need for the wood stove. thanks for the help, you are much appreciated

Great instructional video. Well done.

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Thanka for the positive feedback KM. JMcK

Thank You John . Very informative.

@johnmck1147

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, pleased you found it helpful. JMcK

I found the fuel pump slightly noisy so I fitted a eperspacher silent run fuel pump the difference is amazing and works perfectly well with my Chinese unit 👍🖖

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

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Hi John. On my last post I forgot to say that we have increased the hertz on our heater. The low is 1.5 and the high is 5. The heater is hotter especially on low and we think it is keeping the unit cleaner with a hotter burn. The fan speeds are 1680 on low and 4500 on high. I felt you would want to know even though you have nothing to use as a reference.

Good information thanks for taking the time to post

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Mr Bradster

i got a 2kw for my small van even on .5kw there is plenty of heat but now i heard your tip on running full power for 15 mins to burn off the carbon i will do that , thanks so much. I think it is a Chinese Eberspacher copy as the glow plug is under the cover at the top.

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Atommachine. JMcK

Thanks John.

Wow thanks heaps John for these videos, I've just received my heater from eBay and you have answered so many of the questions I had regarding how they work and how to install them correctly. Before I found your videos I've been watching so may other hillbillys installing them on KZread and I was becoming more and more confused cause everyone is saying something different. Your explanations are very easy to understand and I like that you explain the details.. Great work!

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacqui, Thanks for the positive feedback. I hope it all goes well for you. JMcK

Hello John. Thanks for the energy you put into it. Really useful videos and as already written, the media is full of experts who clearly do not even know the basic principles. Thanks a lot. Btw, I'm in Leonidio Arkadias for about 5 months a year, so maybe we'll meet at Taverna To Apagio tou Kapetan Kosta in Tyros port... Tom

@johnmck1147

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive comments Tom. I am an Aussie, but as you probably know I have a sailboat in the Med and I try to spend a couple of months sailing over there each year, particularly the Greek islands. Cheers, JMcK

Very on the mark , Classy Guy! Thanks

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Richard. JMcK

Thank you very much. I never heard of these until I got an email from a Chinese exporter. I watched all of your videos and I have a legal pad full of notes and questions. You convinced me to mount the heater under the bed of a travel trailer, similar to your yacht. I an thinking of mounting a sturdy fuel tank on the tongue or under the frame, similar to your motorhome example. I am thinking about the feasibility of using copper tubing, vs. nylon, for the fuel supply, due to weather and road exposure. My primary concern is the proximity of the hot exhaust pipe where it passes under a "cut-out" the combustible floor (plywood and foam) to vent out below the chassis of the trailer. I fully intend to use "marine grade" clamps, fittings, and connectors and use "stand-offs" for the fuel pump, filter, fuel line, exhaust pipe, and combustion air intake. Thank you for taking the time to experiment and share your expertise with all of us who are attempting to learn and apply your guidance.

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ronald, I am pleased you found the videos helpful. Good luck with your install. JMcK

Thanks John. I have ordered a 2Kw for my little 28 foot boat. But the package never came and they sent me the money back. After watching your video I see that I should order a 5Kw I guess. Good video, I subscribe!

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, 2kw heater will be fine for a 28 foot boat. Here is a supplier I bought my last 2 KW heater from to get you started. Look carefully at the dimensions as some suppliers sell a 5 KW heater branded as a 2 KW heater. www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Air-Diesel-Heater-PLANAR-2KW-2000W-for-Motor-homes-Boats-Bus-Car-Truck-ee/323633205099?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 If you have the room, a 5 KW heater will really keep you snug. Regards, JMcK.

This series is so helpful. In your experience, is there any differences between the products from different manufacturers of the 5KW version or are they all so similar that it doesn't matter? Also, do you have a web page where you keep other materials on this topic?

Hi John. I am keeping in touch with you on the performance of the diesel heater. We are ending a cold snap which has lasted about a week. The overnight temperatures are as low as -34C with a wind chill of -46C. Tomorrow we will see a Chinook roll in and the temperatures will rise to the plus side of O degrees. The warmtoo 8kw heater has performed perfectly in these temperatures. I have been using straight diesel and we are running the unit on high many times a day. Just think winter is just starting.

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Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback S2000. JMcK

Master Class!!

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4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. JMcK

Awesome! Thank you!

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks V F. JMcK

Attention xplorer What you are looking for is a 1.5mm nylon line. If you are having trouble finding it then you may need to go to a espar dealer for a line which is used for the D4 unit. I have gotten all of my parts from aliexpress because you are purchasing from the manufacturer. The only problem is the wait time on delivery. However you can't beat the price and the selection is huge.

Sounds like you really need a good heater. These heaters give dry heat, and are so much better than propane heaters in that regard. Enjoy your adventures. J

@drewowings2515

4 жыл бұрын

John McK 47 hi john I live in a 32 foot camp trailer full time off grid. I been looking into these diesel heaters. I have a few questions 1..will the 8k heat a 32 foot trailer? 2..can I hook it up to my duct vents if I switch the vents to heater duct instead of AC?

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Martyn Watson Hi Martyn, Disagree. Common propane heaters in homes and motorhomes are not ducted and DO give out large amounts of water vapour. I see you have never woken up to windows totally frosted and the ceiling dripping with condensation from propane heater use. Yes, if you have a fully ducted propane heater you do not get condensation. Dickson (Canada) make an excellent fully ducted propane marine heater that does not cause condensation issues. (I have one myself) But there are a huge number of un ducted propane heaters used in homes, sheds, caravans, cabins etc. Perhaps you should do a little more research yourself before flying off the handle. Perhaps you could start your reasearch by searching the generic and very popular "Buddy Heaters" Cheers. JMcK

Great stuff!

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4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard. JMcK

Hi John, excellent set of videos. Thanks for the time spent on them. Do you know if most spare parts for these are standard (glow plugs, controllers, filters, etc) or how to tell if standard spare parts are used? If the parts are proprietary, like that one of yours, the heater would be hard to service in the future. Thanks.

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, if you buy the 5Kw Chinese copy of the Eberspacher, spare parts are not an issue and are available on eBay. If you buy a Webasto copy like the little heater in video one, sourcing spare parts will be an issue. Cheers, JMcK

After watching this first one I will definitely be watching the rest. Hopefully I can figure out what's going on with my two I just bought. Same error code on both so I am guessing it's my brand new battery.

fantastic, thank you ..

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Kelly. JMcK

Hi John, Excellent informative, knowledgeable, instructive & scientific series of videos - rather than personal opinions not backed up by proof and facts! Just wondering whether you have done any videos on installing these heaters in boats. Having watched your entire series of videos, I am about to install a diesel heater in my caravan prior to doing the same in my Whittley 660Cruiser boat. Don't know whether anyone has asked this question - do you offer your services to do installations?

@johnmck1147

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, First thanks for the positive feedback. I am currently on my boat in the Med for 3 months. I will do a boat video on my return home at the end of June. Sorry, I can't help with actual physical installs, but happy to give advice where I can. Cheers, JMcK

Pleased you found video helpful. JMcK

fantastic! i'm going to use this in my RV

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Jill..JMcK

@ogunquit121

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnmck1147 After suggesting your series to a Facebook friend. It was mentioned that some of these heaters have a water heating option. I wonder if you would grace us with your insights on those models.

@johnmck1147

4 жыл бұрын

Jill Sestini Hi Jill, yes, it is my intention to do so when I can get a water heater locally at a realistic price for a bench test. JMcK

I JUST GREW OLDER WAITING FOR THIS TO END!!

@johnmck1147

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday

Hi John, these videos have been awesome and really helpful! Thank you. Hey do you by chance know of a "Quick Disconnect" hardware set that works with this white fuel line? I need it be valved on both sides so when I disconnect, I don't lose fuel out of either end.

@johnmck1147

Жыл бұрын

Hi Vin, thanks for the feedback. If you are talking about the narrow bore hard nylon fuel line .... Sorry Suggest you see if can get something suitable in air line fittings. JMcK