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Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 21:19
by ghost123uk
A = could someone tell us (me) what type of heater this is and roughly how it works ?
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B = could anyone translate what on earth Blue is on about here ->
The_blue wrote:
I'd have thought it would cut down to minimum at a set level due to the did theromstat bulb below the valve but all setting seem to be maxinum...
Posted: 14 Oct 2008, 09:22
by The_blue
What i ment is that there is a copper thermocouple style unit on the outside of the gas valve that looks like a bulb. I thought it cut the flame down at a set heat once hot (like an electronic thermostat) but it makes more sence being a safty cut off.
I'll keep an eye out for the one with a thermostat.
Posted: 14 Oct 2008, 09:33
by ghost123uk
ghost123uk wrote:A = could someone tell us (me) what type of heater this is and roughly how it works ?
The_blue wrote:
What i ment is that there is a copper thermocouple style unit on the outside of the gas valve that looks like a bulb. I thought it cut the flame down at a set heat once hot (like an electronic thermostat) but it makes more sence being a safty cut off.
Ah so from the above clarification (thanks Blue
) we can deduce it is a gas heater
Next question = I take it it gives off fumes ?
Posted: 14 Oct 2008, 13:27
by The_blue
Yes it's gas. Have a look at this link from Willoughby (ta!)
http://www.seered.co.uk/zztops.htm
The whole thing is basicly an exaust system with fins....
It heats air which travels around the pipework giving off heat via the fins and is then vented under the van.. No fumes inside, no noise, no flat battery
Only downside is the size as its as big as an oil filld radiator and plumbed through a 4x 6 inch hole in the floor..
Posted: 27 Oct 2008, 14:54
by asahartz
I missed this thread earlier otherwise you could have looked at my installation first - I'm in Mansfield too and followed Willoughby's idea with a Carver SB1800 (mine cost £20!).
It works a treat though, and with that and a set of window insulation from JK, my daughter & her BF stayed toasty right through New Year in Derbyshire last year. Shouldn't get too hot turned down to Min (but note the regulator turns the "wrong" way - look closely at the knob!)
Posted: 27 Oct 2008, 15:14
by CovKid
Posted: 27 Oct 2008, 16:08
by The_blue
Good timing bringing this back to the top
Tried it for the 1st real go over the weekend.
Had it on for an hour them turned it to pilot light. That was enough to keep us just right through the night in just a quilt
Bonfire meet next week looks a whole lot warmer than last year
Posted: 27 Oct 2008, 16:11
by The_blue
Posted: 27 Oct 2008, 17:08
by ghost123uk
Take great care !!
I consider these FAR too dangerous to use in a camper van.
A great fume risk and a fire risk.
We do own one but would never use it in the van, and we are not normally the "ever so cautious" types !!
Posted: 27 Oct 2008, 17:55
by CovKid
A wise note. Must admit I would't feel happy using one overnight or without ventilation but the prospect of being stuck on a motorway in snow drifts was more what I had in mind.
Posted: 27 Oct 2008, 19:42
by asahartz
CovKid wrote:A wise note. Must admit I would't feel happy using one overnight or without ventilation but the prospect of being stuck on a motorway in snow drifts was more what I had in mind.
Snow drifts? In England? Not much chance (I wish! I could go skiing for free if we had a decent winter!)
Canadian Rockies. That's what you call a snowdrift!
Posted: 27 Oct 2008, 23:46
by CovKid
I have not forgotten being stationary on M11 one year for 5 hours. I did a good trade in hot tea but boy was it cold that night.
Posted: 29 Oct 2008, 11:18
by COURGETTE
Why ot an oil filled radiator!!! just curious
i was thinking of getting one, and pros cons to em ?
Posted: 29 Oct 2008, 11:58
by ghost123uk
COURGETTE wrote:Why not an oil filled radiator!!! just curious
i was thinking of getting one, and pros cons to em ?
If you mean a mains (240 Volt) powered one then OK if you are on a mains hook up, otherwise you need a very long extension lead
You cannot run one off an inverter by the way, too much power required.
Those cheap ones from the likes of Aldi also do not give off much heat.
You really need a minimum of a 1 KW one.
I would love to find summat cheap to buy like the afore mentioned Carver item but smaller and without having to cut a ruddy great square hole in the floor of my van !!
Posted: 29 Oct 2008, 12:17
by COURGETTE
ahh no hook up !!! the penny drops. sorry. i have the same problem, but added to that, i need something safe for the woofs too. cant affors propex etc