@@MispronouncedAdventures Ha, great. In addition I would to comment once more on using the 12v 10a socket. I still run my 5 kw chinese heater using that socket on the smallest anker powerstation. With the watts you were getting in this vid (128, but im subtracting a few because of convertor losses) that should just be possible. I still find it weird that it works so well for me but it didnt work in your previous tests. Although i always start at the lowest power.
@rik8508 Diesel heaters worked no problem on my original EcoFlow River Pro, but not off later models. but when I looked into the details it made sense why. the original EcoFlow River pro “12v” @ 10A socket was actually 13.6V so a max of 136W on the spec sheet. On my later models the 12V @ 10A socket is 12.6V on the spec sheet which is only 126W. Seems 126W isn’t enough for most, whilst 136W is just enough. so your smaller Anker might have a different output. there is a small amount of effciency lose with my charger. Around 93%
@@MispronouncedAdventures interesting! My anker indeed outputs 12.9 v, so slightly higher than yours. And my heater pulls about 114-118 w on startup, so I might just have gotten lucky with my combination.
@rik8508 i think there is also a lot of variation on the heater too. Many ship with thin cables. So the draw would be higher, thicker cables less voltage drop, lower wattage draw on the 12v sockets
One of these hcalory is currently heating my house , well, keep it warmer right now. Heat blowing in throug the catdoor...( woodpellet boiler will not start). 2 years old and used quite a lot for house, greenhouse, workshed. No alterations exept fueline.
I've had the older version of this heater for about 2 years now, and it has treated me very well. Only issue I've ever had was with the cap vent not, well, venting ... I just loosen the cap. Never bothered me to investigate further. On my first van, I piped it through a screw-on boat access hatch to the adjustable vent installed in the door panel, now with my second van I just run a hose through a window. I'm kept more than comfortable in snowy winter conditions.
Yeah I see issue in the past about fuel caps which don’t vent. Which is why I made a point of it on this video. Screw on boat access hatch sounds like a good idea
I recently purchased the newer (2024) version of this Hcalory heater. It's nice because it has the fuel tank inside the case, and then the diesel heater is below it. It also has a different controller, app, and supposedly an updated / new heater. I'd love to see you do a review and tear down of the new one if you can. Thanks.
What a great video. I have been looking at these to use in conjunction with my Ecoflow River 2 Max and piping the air into my Tentbox. The heater box will be put in van which isn’t occupied.
It’s a pretty nice format. I’m about to review the MK2 version might be even better. The MK2 I believe is 12v DC or 230V AC so you would run it directly off the EcoFlow inverter without using a additional power supply like I did
@ haha, yes I have literally just seen the new version on Banggood, so will wait for you to review that before purchasing. Looking forward to it. Thanks for your time.
Great video Alex. The maths you applied is next level - fair play. How many amps does it pull on start up? I’d like to see some sort of soft start on these things. Would make it better for power banks etc IMO. Anyhow great vid mate.
Thank you. I saw 144W at max on start up. averaging around the mid 120-130w area. And the higher when the fan kicks on max So your normal 10-11A glowplug
We ordered one 2 days ago after watching your video, it’s here already and looks great, can’t wait to try it out ready for our trip to the arctic next year 👍 it is marketed as Kroak in the UK. Will update once we’ve tried it 🤞
Excellent, I got one from Kroak I’m also looking which is there Mk2. Hcalory appears to be the more US branding, Kroak is the More global branding and parent company.
Fired up for the first time today and works a treat 👍 it does error E10 on initial attempt as the diesel takes a while to get through. Just be patient and keep trying, you can run it with the cover open then you can see the fuel going through the pipe.
@@MispronouncedAdventures very impressed with the Kroak version. It’s exactly the same as the one you tested. Mine took 3 attempts before firing up as I was using a fuel container instead of the supplied tank and the hose kept floating to the top 😂
@MispronouncedAdventures yes mate everyone at Bluefix are great, we fitted an Autoterm and they are so much better built than Chinese ones. An yeah me too buddy, that's why I find this video interesting. You explain things well visually and descriptive. Thanks mate 👍
@BenTheDreadful Autoterm are definitely superior. I’m a brand ambassador for them. I have a Autoterm 4D and Flow 5Dkw going in the new van. Glad you like my style
Got the Hcalory TB2.. make sure you double check the actual heater hidden inside, had a few people say theirs didn't have the proper motor. Having been given the crap motor along with shady advertising. Mine was piss poor assembly and presumably got into a shootout on way to be delivered.. otherwise decent heater but need TLC
I’ve just been reviewing that one that an extensive teardown of the unit. Testing quite a few of their marketing claims as well.. Some of the marketing I felt was a bit un honest. Didn’t see anything too with the motor what specifics did you have in mind?
@@MispronouncedAdventures Far as I know my particular unit is correct.. Aside from some shipping damage and giving a once over. Agreed that misleading marketing is shameful and Amazon (were I bought mine) should tighten up regulations.. I have to break mine in more. Although overall I am content especially considering the abominations I could have bought.
Finally ready to purchase one of these kits for my VW diesel Wagen. I'm tired of sleeping in the cold, lol. Do you have any videos recommendations for a setup that fits the VW Jetta wagon? I'll be mounting it under the car in an enclosed area.
I've got a all in 1 portable diesel heater in the 20x12 shed. Its a Maxpeedingrods 8kw heater. It's brill. I have fresh air drawn in from outside and the exhaust also goes outside. I know what you mean by the exhaust leaking from the joint underneath the heater. Not a brilliant design, could be a lot better. I've made sure mine does not leak.
Yes, they all in one ones as you’re probably using it is the best use case for them. For larger includes space. And glad to hear you’ve taken the precaution to improve the seals!
@@MispronouncedAdventures The Jubilee clamps that come with it are pants. The smell of diesel fumes was quite overwhelming. I now have 2 proper extra wide Jubilee clamps on it with a touch of exhaust repair paste for extra measure!!. I don't use the temperature gauge stuff, when its on, it runs flat out all the time. So when is the new van making an appearance? Can't wait for that build!
hi Alex, nice video again. During the review there was a short fragment twice where you used diesel heating outside to heat your engine (or was it diesel pipe?) or whatever it was. On my Mercedes sprinter 319 cdi (3 L V6 4x4) it is not allowed by Mercedes to install a block heater. (possibly problems with overheating of the cylinder heads according to Mercedes. Do you (or anyone) have experience with preheating the engine with a portable diesel heater as in your review. Regards, Peter
the outside shots using the portable heater weren’t for preheating the engine in this scenario it was actually for trying to preheat the engine preheater because that particular day was -38c and the diesel spec I had in the van that day was rated to -35c it gelled up in the line so I was actually just trying to thaw out the diesel so I could start the engine preheat so I could then heat the engine. , I’m quite surprised Mercedes have said that though because a factory optional extra for their vehicles is a engine preheater ( sometimes known as a auxiliary heater or a parking heater ) Although the word in Europe terminology “block heater” is usually for the electrical type which is a threaded fitting into the engine, whilst hydronic heaters is usually plumbed in line on the coolant loop. I find it odd that they would say it could potentially overheat the cylinder heads given coolant heaters shut down around 80° C but if you’re driving your vehicle usually the temperatures are around 90-100c of coolant. I don’t think a diesel heater pumping hot air into the engine bay would have that much effect. Surely it will have a some effect amount but you would be heating The exterior of the block opposed to the coolant heaters which are pumping hot coolant through the interior of the block. It might work it would just be quite slow.
@@MispronouncedAdventures Thx for the quick response. The Mercedes parking heater option was removed from the option list soon after this model was released. It was no a problem with the 2 liter engines or the previous version of the 3L. The Mercedes warranty expires with a retrofit. Last spring I was in Lapland and also in Finland no one could help me for the same reason... not allowed by Mercedes. So I'll have to do with the next best thing....
Ford Transit issue hope you can help. We have an issue where it says Parking sensor faulty need service. And the light of the parking sensor is permanently on ( the one on the dashboard) it’s draining the batteries. Do you know a way of turning them off? Fuse removal didn’t work. Thank you.
Variable speed? As in different heater output settings? Then yes. This model is 10 different power models from 2.1hz on low and 6.5hz on high. On its automatic mode ( thermostat ) it seems to gradually change the output settings opposed to ramping up between max and minimum
Ive had my Chinese diesel heater going on 8 + years now only problem ive had is the pump clogging up i stripped it down the other day to clean it out for the first time ever and it is spotless inside It is still working with no problems oh and ive also changed the controller a few time's as well no using the blue controller and i set mine to s certain temperature and when it reaches that temperature it drops down and ticks over untill the temperature changes and then comes back on the longest ive left it on for constant without touching it is 2 weeks i use a 30 ltr fuel tank i keep topping up when it needs fuel and yes there is different size heaters aswell my cousin recently bought a 5 kw heater and mine is psychical bigger in size the is also a guy on TH-cam from Ireland who has also done a video on 3 physical different size heaters aswell ive slso extended the controller wire which is around 10 feet away from my heater still works normally as it acts also as a temperature sensor as my heater is in another room away from the sensor
My main Chinese heater has about 6000 run hours on it. needed new bearings for the motor and new fuel pump but part from that it been fine. Was clean inside when I serviced too, They work well went set up right!
I dont get how this can work outside if the thermostat/programmer is attached to it? Youd need the thermostat inside the area you're trying to heat?! You'd need to remove it and wire it remotely inside so defeats the whole point of it being portable? What am i missing. Also where do you buy these from in the uk? The design has changed now to a more buliker chest looking thing is it the same?
I say that a number of times in the video that the thermostat modes are somewhat pointless because the temperature sensor is based on the controller which is attached to the toolbox which should be outside. although as you said, if you did extend the cable and bring the controller inside that would work. otherwise, you’re gonna have to use on the manual power modes. There are Two Version now. TB1 ( this model ) which has an external 5L fuel tank and the newer TB2 ( toolbox 2 ) which has an internal 6L fuel which is more portable. Both can be purchased off Banggood.com or direct.
I’ll sound crazy but I’ll ask anyway, were you in the Glasgow area a few weeks ago? I was walking along a street in a small town south east of Glasgow a few weeks ago and someone, your doppelgänger, even in similar clothing, walked past.
The smell is terrible. I'm using a diesel heater in my garage even with the exhaust vented outside, the combustion gases are still leaking and being blown into the garage. You have to modify it to be air tight because the Chinese manufacturers literally don't care if you die from Carbon Monoxide and particular matter. A propane heater is much better because what you get is Carbon Dioxide and water as a result of combustion. Usually the chances of incomplete combustion only happen if you don't have enough oxygen. I would recommend having a fresh air intake in the area you are working. You loose some heat but it's better than not dying 😅
@@brarautorepairs guess that’s the advantage of using them traditionally in van format. You using a turrent mount so you don’t really get any chance of exhaust gas. You are right about seals which I make the point on about they should be mounted outside. Not a fan of propane heater because of the water but I am speaking from a van use case
As for fresh air intake for the test bench I’m not to bother as I have the main roof vent fan on max air in. So plenty of fresh air. always important for a permanent install that the combustion intake is outside
I've got my CDH mounted outside my RV in a boot room. I ran duct to and from the heater so I'm heating the air from inside the trailer and not using outside air. No smells and I can barely hear the pump✌️🇨🇦 Edit: last year I used a Buddy heater, and it made everything quite moist😅
@MaritimeUnprepared definitely, the best way to do it. I don’t think I expressly mentioned it in that video but yes, with traditional mounted diesel heaters you heat the internal air which is considered more efficient. The configuration of this portable heater isn’t really suitable for that and more just ducting hot air inside.
@@MispronouncedAdventures It looks like an excellent source of portable dry heat. I now want one for working underneath things that haven't even broken yet✌️😅
Yeah, I think it’s complete lack of thought on their marketing. For the example, the one which says it’s low noise showing it next to a person sleeping indoors is not really the most thought through use is it
I always cringe when seeing you take apart these heaters. I don't think I'd ever be able to put it together again. I think I'm settled on just pay the price and get Autoterm when I build my van. Thanks for the video, though.
@@MispronouncedAdventures I've got three of them in bits because they _ALL_ have various issues! Actually can't be bothered to sort through them now and make a supposedly good one out of them because my _Eberspacher_ is just so far and away superior. Main difference is the wiring loom. The resistance produced by the cheap poor quality wiring totally wiped out one battery and was gradually degrading another when I replaced everything with the beefy German harness. The Chinese heaters won't serve me as spares because it would mean swapping out the entire installation in order to run one. Thanks for taking the time to do such in-depth analysis. You're brave filling a fuel tank in your living space, there's no way I'd risk that - diesel's great stuff but Man it STINKS!
@dancarter482 controversial view I think diesel tastes nice. That can definitely be the issue with a Chinese heaters, hundreds of variations. So such a variety & variable quality. And probably 50+ different ECU’s which are all very different and have different tuning which is why many of them run better than the others. The other issue which I’m not saying is related to you is generally Chinese heaters are installed by DIY who have never installed heaters before. whilst Webasto, autoterm and others are installed more often by professionals who know a lot more about fitting them such as pump orientation, maximum amount of angles in exhaust and so on. But I know loads of people who have had nothing but issues CDH and also loads of people who have had them for years it’s never been an issue. My main heater is CDH in my van has 6000+ hours now and apart from a worn out bearing which I replaced and a fuel pump it’s been nothing but fine for three Arctic winters. The new van, however will be autoterm for both the engine preheat and the main air heater.
@@MispronouncedAdventures Definitely an acquired taste but the tongue rash and heartburn convinced me to stick to tea. Sooting up was the main bugbear I encountered first with Cdh's along with glow plug faults - pretty sure the glow plug doesn't re-activate when I shut down my _Eber'_ - I could bore everyone with all the issues I've had with the Cdh's but suffice to say I've had absolutely zero with the _Eber_ - the thermostat is awesome and it uses hardly any fuel by comparison. In my case I'd have been better off spending all that money on fuel for my German heaters than buying 3 consecutive Cdh's and all the spares - plus time! Sounds like you got lucky.
@dancarter482 a acquired taste because I have prime diesel lines too often by sucking on them 😂😂 Yeah, one of the reasons I stick with my current diesel heater and do the minor repairs when I need to is because it’s one which works well I would rather not replace it and put a completely new device in
Ooh I love a diesel heater video!
@@rik8508 that’s good because I’ve got a few coming up!
@@MispronouncedAdventures Ha, great.
In addition I would to comment once more on using the 12v 10a socket. I still run my 5 kw chinese heater using that socket on the smallest anker powerstation. With the watts you were getting in this vid (128, but im subtracting a few because of convertor losses) that should just be possible. I still find it weird that it works so well for me but it didnt work in your previous tests. Although i always start at the lowest power.
@rik8508 Diesel heaters worked no problem on my original EcoFlow River Pro, but not off later models. but when I looked into the details it made sense why. the original EcoFlow River pro “12v” @ 10A socket was actually 13.6V so a max of 136W on the spec sheet. On my later models the 12V @ 10A socket is 12.6V on the spec sheet which is only 126W.
Seems 126W isn’t enough for most, whilst 136W is just enough. so your smaller Anker might have a different output.
there is a small amount of effciency lose with my charger. Around 93%
@@MispronouncedAdventures interesting! My anker indeed outputs 12.9 v, so slightly higher than yours. And my heater pulls about 114-118 w on startup, so I might just have gotten lucky with my combination.
@rik8508 i think there is also a lot of variation on the heater too. Many ship with thin cables. So the draw would be higher, thicker cables less voltage drop, lower wattage draw on the 12v sockets
This is the kind of media I primarily consume and very much enjoy, how times have changed.
Glad you’re enjoying the technical videos!
One of these hcalory is currently heating my house , well, keep it warmer right now. Heat blowing in throug the catdoor...( woodpellet boiler will not start). 2 years old and used quite a lot for house, greenhouse, workshed. No alterations exept fueline.
I've had the older version of this heater for about 2 years now, and it has treated me very well. Only issue I've ever had was with the cap vent not, well, venting ... I just loosen the cap. Never bothered me to investigate further.
On my first van, I piped it through a screw-on boat access hatch to the adjustable vent installed in the door panel, now with my second van I just run a hose through a window. I'm kept more than comfortable in snowy winter conditions.
Yeah I see issue in the past about fuel caps which don’t vent. Which is why I made a point of it on this video.
Screw on boat access hatch sounds like a good idea
I recently purchased the newer (2024) version of this Hcalory heater. It's nice because it has the fuel tank inside the case, and then the diesel heater is below it. It also has a different controller, app, and supposedly an updated / new heater. I'd love to see you do a review and tear down of the new one if you can. Thanks.
I’ve got that one in a box and going to review it next. It says it got a few upgrades
Wow what a great video thank you
Thank you very much glad you found it informative
What a great video. I have been looking at these to use in conjunction with my Ecoflow River 2 Max and piping the air into my Tentbox. The heater box will be put in van which isn’t occupied.
It’s a pretty nice format. I’m about to review the MK2 version might be even better.
The MK2 I believe is 12v DC or 230V AC so you would run it directly off the EcoFlow inverter without using a additional power supply like I did
@ haha, yes I have literally just seen the new version on Banggood, so will wait for you to review that before purchasing. Looking forward to it. Thanks for your time.
Great video Alex. The maths you applied is next level - fair play. How many amps does it pull on start up? I’d like to see some sort of soft start on these things. Would make it better for power banks etc IMO. Anyhow great vid mate.
Thank you. I saw 144W at max on start up. averaging around the mid 120-130w area. And the higher when the fan kicks on max
So your normal 10-11A glowplug
We ordered one 2 days ago after watching your video, it’s here already and looks great, can’t wait to try it out ready for our trip to the arctic next year 👍 it is marketed as Kroak in the UK. Will update once we’ve tried it 🤞
Excellent, I got one from Kroak I’m also looking which is there Mk2.
Hcalory appears to be the more US branding, Kroak is the More global branding and parent company.
Fired up for the first time today and works a treat 👍 it does error E10 on initial attempt as the diesel takes a while to get through. Just be patient and keep trying, you can run it with the cover open then you can see the fuel going through the pipe.
@@MispronouncedAdventures very impressed with the Kroak version. It’s exactly the same as the one you tested. Mine took 3 attempts before firing up as I was using a fuel container instead of the supplied tank and the hose kept floating to the top 😂
I've been fitting a diesel heater today at Bluefix so you've timed this video well Alex 😂
Good guys that teams! I find it good to know how they work and it makes issues easier to understand
@MispronouncedAdventures yes mate everyone at Bluefix are great, we fitted an Autoterm and they are so much better built than Chinese ones.
An yeah me too buddy, that's why I find this video interesting. You explain things well visually and descriptive. Thanks mate 👍
@BenTheDreadful Autoterm are definitely superior. I’m a brand ambassador for them. I have a Autoterm 4D and Flow 5Dkw going in the new van.
Glad you like my style
I enjoyed that. I'm not even looking to buy a diesel heater. 😆
I’ll take that as a compliment!
Got the Hcalory TB2.. make sure you double check the actual heater hidden inside, had a few people say theirs didn't have the proper motor. Having been given the crap motor along with shady advertising. Mine was piss poor assembly and presumably got into a shootout on way to be delivered.. otherwise decent heater but need TLC
I’ve just been reviewing that one that an extensive teardown of the unit. Testing quite a few of their marketing claims as well..
Some of the marketing I felt was a bit un honest. Didn’t see anything too with the motor what specifics did you have in mind?
@@MispronouncedAdventures Far as I know my particular unit is correct.. Aside from some shipping damage and giving a once over. Agreed that misleading marketing is shameful and Amazon (were I bought mine) should tighten up regulations.. I have to break mine in more. Although overall I am content especially considering the abominations I could have bought.
When are you going to grace us with your new van build ? Looking forward to the awd van taking shape
Hopefully by April next year. I’ve got big plans for it but you could probably appreciate it’s quite expensive purchase for me and a bit time to sort.
Finally ready to purchase one of these kits for my VW diesel Wagen. I'm tired of sleeping in the cold, lol.
Do you have any videos recommendations for a setup that fits the VW Jetta wagon? I'll be mounting it under the car in an enclosed area.
Hey! A small 2kw version might be a better and small options to install on your Jetta. I would use the turret mount and install it that way
@MispronouncedAdventures ty!
I've got a all in 1 portable diesel heater in the 20x12 shed. Its a Maxpeedingrods 8kw heater. It's brill. I have fresh air drawn in from outside and the exhaust also goes outside. I know what you mean by the exhaust leaking from the joint underneath the heater. Not a brilliant design, could be a lot better. I've made sure mine does not leak.
Yes, they all in one ones as you’re probably using it is the best use case for them. For larger includes space. And glad to hear you’ve taken the precaution to improve the seals!
@@MispronouncedAdventures The Jubilee clamps that come with it are pants. The smell of diesel fumes was quite overwhelming. I now have 2 proper extra wide Jubilee clamps on it with a touch of exhaust repair paste for extra measure!!. I don't use the temperature gauge stuff, when its on, it runs flat out all the time. So when is the new van making an appearance? Can't wait for that build!
Hi Alex good video, i am looking for info on the wifi router you have can you tell me where you got it. Cheers
Hey! Glad you like it, I’ve current got a Kuma router which I’m happy with.
hi Alex, nice video again. During the review there was a short fragment twice where you used diesel heating outside to heat your engine (or was it diesel pipe?) or whatever it was. On my Mercedes sprinter 319 cdi (3 L V6 4x4) it is not allowed by Mercedes to install a block heater. (possibly problems with overheating of the cylinder heads according to Mercedes. Do you (or anyone) have experience with preheating the engine with a portable diesel heater as in your review. Regards, Peter
the outside shots using the portable heater weren’t for preheating the engine in this scenario it was actually for trying to preheat the engine preheater because that particular day was -38c and the diesel spec I had in the van that day was rated to -35c it gelled up in the line so I was actually just trying to thaw out the diesel so I could start the engine preheat so I could then heat the engine.
, I’m quite surprised Mercedes have said that though because a factory optional extra for their vehicles is a engine preheater ( sometimes known as a auxiliary heater or a parking heater )
Although the word in Europe terminology “block heater” is usually for the electrical type which is a threaded fitting into the engine, whilst hydronic heaters is usually plumbed in line on the coolant loop. I find it odd that they would say it could potentially overheat the cylinder heads given coolant heaters shut down around 80° C but if you’re driving your vehicle usually the temperatures are around 90-100c of coolant.
I don’t think a diesel heater pumping hot air into the engine bay would have that much effect. Surely it will have a some effect amount but you would be heating The exterior of the block opposed to the coolant heaters which are pumping hot coolant through the interior of the block. It might work it would just be quite slow.
@@MispronouncedAdventures Thx for the quick response. The Mercedes parking heater option was removed from the option list soon after this model was released. It was no a problem with the 2 liter engines or the previous version of the 3L. The Mercedes warranty expires with a retrofit. Last spring I was in Lapland and also in Finland no one could help me for the same reason... not allowed by Mercedes. So I'll have to do with the next best thing....
Ford Transit issue hope you can help. We have an issue where it says Parking sensor faulty need service. And the light of the parking sensor is permanently on ( the one on the dashboard) it’s draining the batteries. Do you know a way of turning them off? Fuse removal didn’t work. Thank you.
do Chinese heaters have advance heater control with variable speed like webastos?
Variable speed? As in different heater output settings? Then yes. This model is 10 different power models from 2.1hz on low and 6.5hz on high.
On its automatic mode ( thermostat ) it seems to gradually change the output settings opposed to ramping up between max and minimum
Ive had my Chinese diesel heater going on 8 + years now only problem ive had is the pump clogging up i stripped it down the other day to clean it out for the first time ever and it is spotless inside It is still working with no problems oh and ive also changed the controller a few time's as well no using the blue controller and i set mine to s certain temperature and when it reaches that temperature it drops down and ticks over untill the temperature changes and then comes back on the longest ive left it on for constant without touching it is 2 weeks i use a 30 ltr fuel tank i keep topping up when it needs fuel and yes there is different size heaters aswell my cousin recently bought a 5 kw heater and mine is psychical bigger in size the is also a guy on TH-cam from Ireland who has also done a video on 3 physical different size heaters aswell ive slso extended the controller wire which is around 10 feet away from my heater still works normally as it acts also as a temperature sensor as my heater is in another room away from the sensor
My main Chinese heater has about 6000 run hours on it. needed new bearings for the motor and new fuel pump but part from that it been fine. Was clean inside when I serviced too,
They work well went set up right!
I dont get how this can work outside if the thermostat/programmer is attached to it? Youd need the thermostat inside the area you're trying to heat?! You'd need to remove it and wire it remotely inside so defeats the whole point of it being portable? What am i missing. Also where do you buy these from in the uk? The design has changed now to a more buliker chest looking thing is it the same?
I say that a number of times in the video that the thermostat modes are somewhat pointless because the temperature sensor is based on the controller which is attached to the toolbox which should be outside. although as you said, if you did extend the cable and bring the controller inside that would work. otherwise, you’re gonna have to use on the manual power modes.
There are Two Version now. TB1 ( this model ) which has an external 5L fuel tank and the newer TB2 ( toolbox 2 ) which has an internal 6L fuel which is more portable. Both can be purchased off Banggood.com or direct.
I’ll sound crazy but I’ll ask anyway, were you in the Glasgow area a few weeks ago? I was walking along a street in a small town south east of Glasgow a few weeks ago and someone, your doppelgänger, even in similar clothing, walked past.
Must’ve been a doppelgänger because I’ve been in Malawi & Tanzania working for the last. Although my family is all from Glasgow
The smell is terrible. I'm using a diesel heater in my garage even with the exhaust vented outside, the combustion gases are still leaking and being blown into the garage.
You have to modify it to be air tight because the Chinese manufacturers literally don't care if you die from Carbon Monoxide and particular matter.
A propane heater is much better because what you get is Carbon Dioxide and water as a result of combustion.
Usually the chances of incomplete combustion only happen if you don't have enough oxygen. I would recommend having a fresh air intake in the area you are working. You loose some heat but it's better than not dying 😅
@@brarautorepairs guess that’s the advantage of using them traditionally in van format. You using a turrent mount so you don’t really get any chance of exhaust gas. You are right about seals which I make the point on about they should be mounted outside.
Not a fan of propane heater because of the water but I am speaking from a van use case
As for fresh air intake for the test bench I’m not to bother as I have the main roof vent fan on max air in. So plenty of fresh air. always important for a permanent install that the combustion intake is outside
I've got my CDH mounted outside my RV in a boot room. I ran duct to and from the heater so I'm heating the air from inside the trailer and not using outside air. No smells and I can barely hear the pump✌️🇨🇦
Edit: last year I used a Buddy heater, and it made everything quite moist😅
@MaritimeUnprepared definitely, the best way to do it. I don’t think I expressly mentioned it in that video but yes, with traditional mounted diesel heaters you heat the internal air which is considered more efficient. The configuration of this portable heater isn’t really suitable for that and more just ducting hot air inside.
@@MispronouncedAdventures It looks like an excellent source of portable dry heat. I now want one for working underneath things that haven't even broken yet✌️😅
Take a shot every time Alex says heater 💀
@@jnxmck I fully endorse this comment.
👍🚐😎
Thanks Rob
what weird marketing.... I'm glad I'm not that dumb, but I know some nasty creeps would like to pretend I am
Yeah, I think it’s complete lack of thought on their marketing.
For the example, the one which says it’s low noise showing it next to a person sleeping indoors is not really the most thought through use is it
@MispronouncedAdventures 😶🌫️😵
I always cringe when seeing you take apart these heaters. I don't think I'd ever be able to put it together again. I think I'm settled on just pay the price and get Autoterm when I build my van. Thanks for the video, though.
I’m sure you could there are simple after you have taken a few apart.
Autoterm would definitely be the better option!
@@MispronouncedAdventures I've got three of them in bits because they _ALL_ have various issues! Actually can't be bothered to sort through them now and make a supposedly good one out of them because my _Eberspacher_ is just so far and away superior. Main difference is the wiring loom. The resistance produced by the cheap poor quality wiring totally wiped out one battery and was gradually degrading another when I replaced everything with the beefy German harness.
The Chinese heaters won't serve me as spares because it would mean swapping out the entire installation in order to run one. Thanks for taking the time to do such in-depth analysis. You're brave filling a fuel tank in your living space, there's no way I'd risk that - diesel's great stuff but Man it STINKS!
@dancarter482 controversial view I think diesel tastes nice.
That can definitely be the issue with a Chinese heaters, hundreds of variations. So such a variety & variable quality. And probably 50+ different ECU’s which are all very different and have different tuning which is why many of them run better than the others. The other issue which I’m not saying is related to you is generally Chinese heaters are installed by DIY who have never installed heaters before. whilst Webasto, autoterm and others are installed more often by professionals who know a lot more about fitting them such as pump orientation, maximum amount of angles in exhaust and so on.
But I know loads of people who have had nothing but issues CDH and also loads of people who have had them for years it’s never been an issue. My main heater is CDH in my van has 6000+ hours now and apart from a worn out bearing which I replaced and a fuel pump it’s been nothing but fine for three Arctic winters.
The new van, however will be autoterm for both the engine preheat and the main air heater.
@@MispronouncedAdventures Definitely an acquired taste but the tongue rash and heartburn convinced me to stick to tea.
Sooting up was the main bugbear I encountered first with Cdh's along with glow plug faults - pretty sure the glow plug doesn't re-activate when I shut down my _Eber'_ - I could bore everyone with all the issues I've had with the Cdh's but suffice to say I've had absolutely zero with the _Eber_ - the thermostat is awesome and it uses hardly any fuel by comparison. In my case I'd have been better off spending all that money on fuel for my German heaters than buying 3 consecutive Cdh's and all the spares - plus time!
Sounds like you got lucky.
@dancarter482 a acquired taste because I have prime diesel lines too often by sucking on them 😂😂
Yeah, one of the reasons I stick with my current diesel heater and do the minor repairs when I need to is because it’s one which works well I would rather not replace it and put a completely new device in