[SOLVED] Diesel Heater Won't Start, Blowing White Smoke
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2022
- Why is my diesel heater blowing white smoke?
Why does my diesel heater keep going out or extinguishing itself?
Why is my heater not igniting or struggling to start up?
How to fix smoking diesel heater?
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I thought you might assess the problem I have with occasional flameouts.
I discovered it was because of tiny air bubbles produced by the diesel pump that accumulated in a an upper bent in the fuel line to the heater.
Eventually it entered the combustion chamber and extinguished the flame.
Causing a lot of white smoke and diesel leaking before giving an error code and shutting off.
Does anyone else have this problem?
And is there a solution other than replacing the pump?
Hello, great and wonderful work. I have this same heater and also the same problem..but I don't know what to do and where to start...and I hope you can help me in the way that I can do something for it..because most people here do not have the knowledge and experience enough to fix it..please help 🥰🥰
Hi ya.. I watched your video and tried all you said. Unfortunately it still wouldn't light. So I took the clean a step further, and it's now working like it was when it was brand new. Just to make sure that it wasn't a fluke, I repeated the same process on the other 2 dead heaters that I had kept when they failed. All 3 now work perfectly! Video is on my page, hope it helps! Thanks for posting this to help others who may be struggling.
Thank you for making this
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I tried to send you beer money but got this error:"This organization can't accept donations right now."
Have you heard of Ko-Fi?
Thank you for being alive 😋
This is the most awkward position of an exhaust.
As you clearly shows the condensed water, will never come out.
one tip. to avoid moisture buildup in your exhaust, the outlet of your exhaust pipe should be pointed downward.
Thanks mate, this is by far the best tutorial on how the diesel heater works I’ve seen. Well done.👍
Cheers!
I second that, after watching this video after a few others it all made sense, you was bang on about the mesh and bottom half of the burn chamber your details and info spot on 1 warm viewer now
The key to keeping these things running clean is bringing them up to temperature,I ramp mine up slowly till it gets the unit to 200 c,then I turn it down and even with it turned all the way down it maintains 200c and runs like a champ,and the pump pumps very slowly
Most were human error.
I like watching the old diesel engineer from Australia. He has about 20 videos on how to install and how to troubleshoot diesel heaters.
That was the best explanation of those heater problems iv seen Thanks
Thanks for the info, Adam. I'm going to have to watch this several times to make sure I'm picking up the right messages.
a nice relaxed and confident manner ..thank you so much
Excellent. I am an engineer and know you have really clearly explained the installation and long term maintenance. Your years of experience are well passed on here. Well done.
Best video I've seen so far about these little heaters. Thanks for sharing.
Someone else said it… ACTUAL ADVICE is an understatement. THANKYOU!
A couple times a year, run a couple of high heat cycles with clean kerosene. I've had mine in my semi for 9 years and have never had a problem. I opened it up for the 1st time last month. I didn't get enough carbon to fill a thimble.
Watching you torture that poor heater learning these mistakes pains my soul but I'm glad you've been able to learn from them. Thank you for shairing that knowledge so others will hopefully not make the same mistakes.
Honestly fantastic video, just what I was looking for. Thanks for putting this together.
Thx, very clear explanation with the magnificient animations!
Sir, this is what every vid should look and be like. Nice work!
Thank you for this. Took mine apart had already 3 cups of built up soot. Cleaned and running great👍
You seriously saved my butt. Getting ready to camp in the cold and could not for the life of me get my heater to work.
Thanks! This also worked for mine (I was doing all the same things wrong too).
But you forgot to mention that EVERYTHING will be black with soot after you complete this cleaning job. Your clothes, your gloves / hands, your tools, your work space.
Do this in clothes you no longer want. Over a tarp. With a white garbage bag (so you can see the soot). And have lot of shop rags handy.
Don't touch your mom's couch after.
The only comprehensive video on TH-cam about this topic. After watching it I can say that all the other videos were a waste of time. Helped me fix my diesel heater and, more importantly, taught me how it works and how to prevent it from breaking again. Big thank you
Excellent. Thanks for taking the time to film and share.
Mack, Yorkshire, UK👍👍👍
Brilliant, about 7 minutes and 30 seconds into the video I realised that I had done the same, I pushed the mesh down past the air opening and it's now working perfectly, no more white smoke.
Thanks Adam 👍
Great to hear! 🙂 👍
Same here, 3 strop downs later , gound your video bingo problem solved. I knew it was a fuel air mix problem just didn't spot the mesh covering the hole. Many thanks.
Thanks! I have searched everywhere. You keeping it simple is the key. Ran out of fuel and pump failure later. Cleaned it out back running. Thanks again.
Best video I found for this problem! I've just cleaned mine in the same way and now have no white smoke. Thanks Adam great video !!
I have six of these heaters. And you nailed this problem and solutions. Good explanations!
Best explanation of heater operation!, thanks for the time and effort with your diagrams and animations , very concise
Thanks pal. This is indeed the best resource I've found on the internet. I tried to buy you a coffee but your paypal says "This organization can't accept donations right now."
Fantastic video, really helpful
Thank you, this is the best video, and the first where you are actually knowing what you are talking about and showing how to solve problems. Awesome !
Excellent clip
Cheers!
Super clear explanation! Thank you very much!
Thanks so much for the thorough video -- I had replaced the atomizer screen on my heater and didn't install it all the way... blocking the inlet hole and causing E10 codes. Nice animations, great video!
Great Detail and coverage. Thank You
This is really good info for troubleshooting and repair of diesel heaters.
Well worth the time to sit and watch.
Well done Adam
Oh. My. Word. FINALLY the answer I’ve spent HOURS looking for all over the internet.. that tiny hole by the glow plug screen was covered and had become clogged with carbon buildup.. cleaning it and pushing it down far enough solved all my problems. Can’t believe I didn’t find this sooner I could have saved so much cold weather and headaches haha!
Thank you thank you thank you!
Nice job on workings of fuel burn.
Great advice, another cause of white smoke that happened with my heater turned out to be water in combustion air intake pipe after heavy rain even thoughit it had the filter cap, I had it pointing up and have since left it horizontal .
Very informative video! I've had a diesel heater for years, worked on it several times and it works good for a little while. I think I failed to push the screen in all the way!!!!! Thanks!
Well done 👍 mate.
You’re a legend. Thank you. This is an awesome video.
Good stuff.....someone with experience with these things and not just an initial unboxing/install.
Really helpful. Best video I found on diesel heaters and how they work. Thanks!
Excellent video . Thank You .
Good advice
Thanks mate. My heater is less than two months old, and is doing this, so I'll strip it down this week.
Excellent video and easy to understand and follow. Thankyou
Nice and informative thanks
Fantastic video. Thank you.
Excellent, thanks.
Hey Adam, just wanted to comment here. Thank you for the quick lesson and explanation. Just got really cold here in Nevada and went to turn on Seamus(DH Name). White smoke, no joy of lighting and E-10. I've used it in my garage bar for a single season last year, but......took it apart, took my time and found it was coked up an incredible amount of sooty goodness. Cleaned, had a beer and reinstalled. He is a happy unit now. Thank You
Great information
Thank you for posting. Most informative video I have seen on this subject
Very helpful! Mine smokes like a fog machine on start up. I thought after a few tries it needed priming. After watching your video I realized it's not getting air. Thanks for cleaning that up!
Was left freezing over night last night getting made at my diesel fog machine
Great video and fantastic delivery of the information too 😀 👍🏻
I just took mine apart and noticed my mesh was obscuring the intake so thank you!
Probably the best "repair" video that I have found regarding these heaters. Mine is blowing white smoke and then stops heating. Problem. It is really hard to get to to take apart!! Thank you.
Great Video! Thank you very much.
Very good video 👍🏼
Very good mate.thanks for giving your time to help others
Thanks bro, fantastic tutorial 👍
Excellent mate you solved my heater problem thanks 👍
Good stuff 👍
Screen was covering the air inlet after glow plug replacement. Just as you described. Thank you my friend.
This has got tobe the easiest explaination of what goes wrong, its solved my issues, thanks. Wayne
Brilliant!! Never wud have diagnosed dat as a problem. Thanks heaps!!
Your welcome. 👍
Just to say I have added your video to my Diesel heater Playlist. Great video and explanation. Best I've seen. Deserves more views. Cheers from old George and Jane 🤠👧👫🇬🇧
Good video, I have just bought one of these, some handy hints
Very well explained, Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Seeing your video reminded me to give them a ring peace out
Thanks pal you explained it all very well. I forgot about the mesh and the glow plug. And cleaning the tiny hole so I will be doing that tomorrow is my diesel heater is just pumping out white smoke thank you.👍
This is the best explanation out there I’m a put it to work I just started getting a lot of white smoke found that my diesel pump was hanging around not bolted up to where it should it’s on a semi by the way I am going to take it apart clean it and shall share the results and if good you my friend deserve a brewsky thanks
Awesome video bro
Interesting video Cheers
Thanks
Thank you, very helpful video
Brilliant just brilliant, very clever guy 🙏
Thank you
Great video! This video confirmed what I theorized the problem was. Tomorrow is my day off and I plan on taking this heater apart and cleaning it out.
Well jfc what happened?
@@007nadineL I cleaned out the burn chamber and replaced the screen with a new one. Works perfectly now.
Thanks for that mate
Thank you taking mine apart this week it smokes like a train ever since it ran out of ruel
Terrific video. I’m having all these problems right out of the box. I think I am flooding it with fuel. Anyway, this video has given me the confidence to strip it down, check every aspect you mention, reassemble and set it up correctly. Thank you for taking the trouble to help others.
Well? Jfc what was the problem with yours?
Ffs
mate this is brilliant...
Great video! Many people have mentioned cleaning the chamber but few have demonstrated how to do it. For DIY novices I would suggest taking pictures as you disassemble the unit. Anyone can take something apart, but...😂 Cheers and thanks.
great video thanks
Great imfomative video. Thank you 👍
Super helpful!
Thanks for all the information 👍 🎉🎉
Thanks for great instructional video. I don't have a problem with mine but good to know what can go wrong. Cheers :)
You know your science, thank you.
Great breakdown of the actual device and moreso the explanation behind each mistake. Thanks for being so transparent. My mind is richer due to your humility and willingness to teach.
Fantastic video mate. Youve helped alot of folks with this. TH-cam at its best.
Excellent video! I am a teacher here in the US, and I believe you have natural skills to communicate knowledge effectively.
Best one, thanks
awesome, thanks !
You solved my problem! Thank you so much! After watching your very clear advices, I removed the intake filter and the heater ignited! Sure, you are not a teacher?
This is the best video I've seen, thank you, carbon foulded an all in one being used as a test in an ice fishing tent to dry clothing during a large event in the rain...
Back to running full power to burn out the rest if the carbon
Excellent video. Thanks forvthe help. 👍
excellent video, bromigo
Just came across your channel. I really like how you explain things and show them. Too many people water-board u with useless crap, lol. Look forward to checking out your other videos. Take care
One very important thing also are 'the bends', I fitted a new 24v in my wooden shed but would repeatedly flame out so I fitted my other also new 12v heater which did exactly the same thing. In both cases I used the same exhaust set up which had 2 90degree bends and 1 45degree bend (through a stainless steel exhaust bulkhead fitting). Removing the 2 90degree bends solved the problem. Perhaps these heaters might benefit from smooth bore exhaust pipe 🤔
Good video. Thanks for all the info. Cheers