A few years back I started watching a man who customized a Sprinter Van into a camper and uses a diesel heater for snow skiing. I've had many gyrations in my thinking about this but still like the idea. In the course of my research I discovered the issues with high altitude causing heavy carbon buildups leading to fouled heaters and now, it seems, that manufacturers are selling "high altitude" models as you mentioned about yours'. Now the diesel heaters are moving into hydronic heat with heat exchangers for hot water and radiators as well as heated floors for campers, vans. This seems to be the best setup for my needs but very expensive. I assume will will be seeing the shed insulation project next season?
Not sure the shed is going to be insulated. Bryan would rather build the garage and have that be his permanent workshop and let the shed be for storage.
I'd suggest you figure out how to get a "backup power" solution say to a 12v battery or some such. Don't know about the uninterruptible power supply crossover needed but you cannot depend on commercial power not to be interrupted. I'd certainly want something to protect that thing from a meltdown while away or sleeping. Joshua De Lisle did several vids on these style heaters. Worth watching.
In the greenhouse there are two things. The first is to use a muffler or long exhaust pipe to recover all the heat possible and greatly increase the efficiency before exiting the building. The second is use a heater that runs on twelve volts backed up with solar. Merry Christmas
👍 I removed my large propane furnace in my Class C RV and have been researching which brand of these I'm going with so that I can use the Diesel from my tank while preserving my propane for fridge, water heater and generator. Vevor just came out with a new model that has a phone app that is beyond all the others as far as options but disconnects frequently, once those bugs are worked out it will be a probably be the go to.
Your intake combustion air should be pulled from the outside, as it creates a positive air pressure inside your shed. The way you are running it ( using indoor air for combustion) creates a negative air pressure into the structure which causes cold air to want to leak into the structure.
@@GlorifiedG-z9c your comment shows exactly how little you know on the subject. The structure not being air tight is precisely the point. As you feed the flame with inside air, it is exhausted outside. That air imbalance naturally wants to be restored to as close to neutral as possible, and the only way that can happen is for that house to leak through those very tiny air gaps your referring to. I’m not the expert on the subject, but if you do your research you’ll see my basic principle is sound.
@@nieldcreek2098 Your principle is sound if this was a 80,000 BTU gas furnace, this has a combustion air intake the size of a U.S. quarter. Maybe someone with more "experience" will chime in and set us both straight.
@@GlorifiedG-z9c I have experience, just not calling myself an expert. I’ve been a general contractor for over two decades. I’m sure hvac guys who deal with these issues on a daily basis can confirm the basic principle. FYI, I never made any claims in my original comment, nor in subsequent comments on how much or to what degree this principle occurs. It all depends on each individual structure and circumstance. My comment was simply to inform the video content maker of the theory and a better option. (At least something for them to consider and research and come to their own conclusion) -Even many people with wood-burning stove, do not realize that if they plumbed their woodstove with combustion air from the outside, it would help them heat their house at less expense. Once again, I’m not claiming as to what degree it will help.
Hey Kid's....The heater sounds like a lot of attention....fueling, storing extra fuel, power outage concerns especially if your at the house and you have to run to the green house to hook it up to a battery etc....before a possible fire occurs......maybe rethink this....great video....
There’s always a chance of something going wrong, that’s why we’ve been working on a backup system. I think it would be for an emergency situation- not ongoing use.
I've been looking at diesel heaters. I'm looking to buy a cargo trailer for my tools . I want to keep it heated so my silicone and paint don't freeze on me. Right now, my truck is my toolbox.
I see your diesel fuel is clear in color. That tells me you are using on road fuel and paying State & Federal road tax.. Your should be using off road diesel fuel in your tractor and this heater. The fuel is red in color and tax free. In Wisconsin I save 40 cents per gallon.. Check with your gas stations and find one that sells offroad fuel. I like the heater. Will have to check it out.
@@ColoradoMountainLiving yes, it’s exactly the safe diesel, other than the government requires it to be dyed red so that if the do an inspection on a trucker and dip his fuel tank they will know if he has been trying to skirt the law by putting fuel that hasn’t had the highway tax applied to it. Thus, the only difference is how it is taxed, and the color helps inspectors identify it.
A few years back I started watching a man who customized a Sprinter Van into a camper and uses a diesel heater for snow skiing. I've had many gyrations in my thinking about this but still like the idea. In the course of my research I discovered the issues with high altitude causing heavy carbon buildups leading to fouled heaters and now, it seems, that manufacturers are selling "high altitude" models as you mentioned about yours'. Now the diesel heaters are moving into hydronic heat with heat exchangers for hot water and radiators as well as heated floors for campers, vans. This seems to be the best setup for my needs but very expensive. I assume will will be seeing the shed insulation project next season?
Not sure the shed is going to be insulated. Bryan would rather build the garage and have that be his permanent workshop and let the shed be for storage.
They work great they been used in big trucks for years to keep the driver warm when they sleep
I hope it works for us as well!
thats pretty cool build a cab for your tractor and go to town !! already got a allpowers solar generator so were good for awhile spending wise
We've been thinking about a cab! Gotta get this greenhouse going first though.
I'd suggest you figure out how to get a "backup power" solution say to a 12v battery or some such. Don't know about the uninterruptible power supply crossover needed but you cannot depend on commercial power not to be interrupted. I'd certainly want something to protect that thing from a meltdown while away or sleeping. Joshua De Lisle did several vids on these style heaters. Worth watching.
Good point- we're working on that. Thanks!!
In the greenhouse there are two things. The first is to use a muffler or long exhaust pipe to recover all the heat possible and greatly increase the efficiency before exiting the building. The second is use a heater that runs on twelve volts backed up with solar. Merry Christmas
Thanks for the tips! Merry Christmas to you too!
👍 I removed my large propane furnace in my Class C RV and have been researching which brand of these I'm going with so that I can use the Diesel from my tank while preserving my propane for fridge, water heater and generator. Vevor just came out with a new model that has a phone app that is beyond all the others as far as options but disconnects frequently, once those bugs are worked out it will be a probably be the go to.
I've heard good things about that one, my brother has Vevor one. He hasn’t said anything about app issues.
@@toddincabo Project Farm just tested a few of those diesel heaters on his channel just a few days ago…
@@nieldcreek2098 Thanks, saw that. I need one that's not enclosed for the long cord on the controller.
I love my diesel heater I run one on my partially enclosed porch in the for the winter time activities I'm surprised vevor didn't send you one
Nice! Yeah- haven’t heard from Vevor in while. Maybe next season.
Yes for sure insulation. Helps.
I watched some other videos where they ran the exhaust through a radiator then out using the exhaust as another heat source 👆
Interesting idea - we'll have to try it out!
Your intake combustion air should be pulled from the outside, as it creates a positive air pressure inside your shed. The way you are running it ( using indoor air for combustion) creates a negative air pressure into the structure which causes cold air to want to leak into the structure.
Thanks for the tip! We'll have to check that out.
Baloney, the heater isn't pulling enough combustion air to deflate a mouse and the shop is far from air tight.
@@GlorifiedG-z9c your comment shows exactly how little you know on the subject. The structure not being air tight is precisely the point. As you feed the flame with inside air, it is exhausted outside. That air imbalance naturally wants to be restored to as close to neutral as possible, and the only way that can happen is for that house to leak through those very tiny air gaps your referring to. I’m not the expert on the subject, but if you do your research you’ll see my basic principle is sound.
@@nieldcreek2098 Your principle is sound if this was a 80,000 BTU gas furnace, this has a combustion air intake the size of a U.S. quarter. Maybe someone with more "experience" will chime in and set us both straight.
@@GlorifiedG-z9c I have experience, just not calling myself an expert. I’ve been a general contractor for over two decades. I’m sure hvac guys who deal with these issues on a daily basis can confirm the basic principle. FYI, I never made any claims in my original comment, nor in subsequent comments on how much or to what degree this principle occurs. It all depends on each individual structure and circumstance. My comment was simply to inform the video content maker of the theory and a better option. (At least something for them to consider and research and come to their own conclusion) -Even many people with wood-burning stove, do not realize that if they plumbed their woodstove with combustion air from the outside, it would help them heat their house at less expense. Once again, I’m not claiming as to what degree it will help.
Hey Kid's....The heater sounds like a lot of attention....fueling, storing extra fuel, power outage concerns especially if your at the house and you have to run to the green house to hook it up to a battery etc....before a possible fire occurs......maybe rethink this....great video....
There’s always a chance of something going wrong, that’s why we’ve been working on a backup system. I think it would be for an emergency situation- not ongoing use.
I've been looking at diesel heaters. I'm looking to buy a cargo trailer for my tools . I want to keep it heated so my silicone and paint don't freeze on me. Right now, my truck is my toolbox.
I bet a diesel heater would work great in a cargo trailer- then you can get out of the truck!
What brand deisel heater
HCalory
Hi kids !!! The company you bought the green house from what do they offer to heat it. Have a good day
They don’t offer one as part of the kit.
Depends how cold it gets mine won’t keep up for what I needed. They are very very cheap to run
Interesting- probably better for insulated places ?
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Cool!
I see your diesel fuel is clear in color. That tells me you are using on road fuel and paying State & Federal road tax.. Your should be using off road diesel fuel in your tractor and this heater. The fuel is red in color and tax free. In Wisconsin I save 40 cents per gallon.. Check with your gas stations and find one that sells offroad fuel. I like the heater. Will have to check it out.
My brother said to use regular diesel in these machines.
umm, off highway diesel is regular diesel, it’s just taxed different
@@nieldcreek2098and it’s also red apparently?
@@ColoradoMountainLiving yes, it’s exactly the safe diesel, other than the government requires it to be dyed red so that if the do an inspection on a trucker and dip his fuel tank they will know if he has been trying to skirt the law by putting fuel that hasn’t had the highway tax applied to it. Thus, the only difference is how it is taxed, and the color helps inspectors identify it.