Thanks, I was wanting to know how good those might be. Now if I could just figure out how to use the three button LCD controls to get the most out of it. My first run was today.
Premium! That clicking didn’t sound to loud to me once it was running but maybe it was the video like you said. If you could hear it all day fishing it might get a little annoying. I watched this video a week ago but for some reason I didn’t comment lol. Thanks this gives me some good ideas of upgrades and new toys to think about for ice fishing 🤙😎
Want more noise reduction?? For $2 get some proper fuel line and replace the restricting white line from the pump to the burner quieted mine by about a 1/3
Very cool, thanks. That is actually the "better" fuel line from Amazon compared to the soft green crap that it came with. But I will definitely look into some better alternatives. I assume you mean the ticker black rubber line? Thanks
@@addikotter4351 on the pre-built kits the exhaust comes out the bottom. I have mine wrapped in a fireproof material and routed through the propane hose port on my insulated ice hut. I suppose you could go up to the top but that would be a pretty lengthy run
@ChasingtheKraken ok thanks for help, I will be getting one soon for this winter. I'm thinking the portable one, or the smaller flat one should work best for my van I got. Idling it uses a lot of fuel at night but it seems safe enough to try this.
The tank is above the burner…Do we even need a fuel pump? Gravity should feed the burner…or am I wrong and is there some sort of injector that needs pressure in there?
@ so you say that’s how the unit regulates the output? I don’t have one to look at it but it make sense…I’m just trying to figure out if it’s worth buying…Lots of people complain about the clicking noise so I was wondering why it’s been engineered that way…I guess modulating the fuel pump is cheaper and simpler than modulating the firing sequence of an injector…Thanks for your comment 👍
@gangiolini6201 thanks for the question. I really enjoy mine. The pump clicks because it sends fuel in pulses. My friend has a silent pump that doesn't click at all. The positives outweighs the negatives for sure. Outside placement or even a simple blanket over the unit makes it pretty much silent for the user as long as you are careful
That sucks. I did hear that kerosene doesn't have the lubrication qualities of diesel which might be damaging the pump but not sure why it would cause that error
Have you had the white smoke yet? What a mess it makes, diesel everywhere. Then all the error codes. Then the search of wisdom and knowledge to fix it. Chinese diesel heaters have crept into my nightmares...
The only time mine smokes is when the battery is almost dead. These are designed to get the current needed for the glow plug, on initial start-up, from a vehicles electric system. If you try to start with a small, or undercharged, battery it will blow smoke like h**l.
@kelleysimonds5945 that's really great information actually. I've been tempted to see how small of a drill battery or something I could use but there's no real point as I have a larger lithium anyway. But great to know that's one cause of smoke
EASIEST WAY TO QUIET THE PUMP,,,,, hang the damn thing from a string and u will get a tiny click- when attached to something the whole thing becomes an amplifier--- instead of a string a rubber band or something that wont conduct the sound would be even better a string is good- and its cheap
They make protective and insulating housings that conform to those pumps, they make a big difference for like 12 bucks, add some Rockwood and your silent.
Thanks, I was wanting to know how good those might be. Now if I could just figure out how to use the three button LCD controls to get the most out of it. My first run was today.
It’s caused by cavitation(air pockets) buildup in the pump.
Just hit it a couple times, while it’s running, with a hard device and it should go quiet.
Good tip. I'll definitely give that a try
Premium! That clicking didn’t sound to loud to me once it was running but maybe it was the video like you said. If you could hear it all day fishing it might get a little annoying. I watched this video a week ago but for some reason I didn’t comment lol. Thanks this gives me some good ideas of upgrades and new toys to think about for ice fishing 🤙😎
Thanks brother. It's always fun to have a fishing project. I've toyed with putting it outside for space but not 100% sold yet
Thank you ❤
You're welcome! I hope it was helpful.
I just installed one of these yesterday only difference is I bought mine on AliExpress for less than $10 so far so good
The only thing different about the old and the new pump.. is you paid extra money for a pump that does the same thing with the exact same noise
Haha. Sadly, I suspect you may be 2000% correct
Want more noise reduction?? For $2 get some proper fuel line and replace the restricting white line from the pump to the burner quieted mine by about a 1/3
Very cool, thanks. That is actually the "better" fuel line from Amazon compared to the soft green crap that it came with. But I will definitely look into some better alternatives. I assume you mean the ticker black rubber line? Thanks
@@ChasingtheKraken look up some moped or motorcycle tubing, should be the right size and semi transparent for ya. can we stick a chimney on this?
@@addikotter4351 on the pre-built kits the exhaust comes out the bottom. I have mine wrapped in a fireproof material and routed through the propane hose port on my insulated ice hut. I suppose you could go up to the top but that would be a pretty lengthy run
@@addikotter4351 could you tell me which keywords to search on google to find it or send me a link to something like that? Thank you
thats what I was wandering, if you are camping or at a wal mart mart parking lot is it loud enough to upset your camper neighbors?
No, not too bad at all. A dull roar from the combustion, some ticking from the pump that shouldn't carry far and a bit of fan noise.
@ChasingtheKraken ok thanks for help, I will be getting one soon for this winter. I'm thinking the portable one, or the smaller flat one should work best for my van I got. Idling it uses a lot of fuel at night but it seems safe enough to try this.
@rebelartstudio3730 Thanks. I hope it works out for you. Stay warm!
The tank is above the burner…Do we even need a fuel pump? Gravity should feed the burner…or am I wrong and is there some sort of injector that needs pressure in there?
That's a good point but the unit has 10 levels of power so without a pump to regulate that amount you would just be stuck with on off wouldn't you?
@ so you say that’s how the unit regulates the output? I don’t have one to look at it but it make sense…I’m just trying to figure out if it’s worth buying…Lots of people complain about the clicking noise so I was wondering why it’s been engineered that way…I guess modulating the fuel pump is cheaper and simpler than modulating the firing sequence of an injector…Thanks for your comment 👍
@gangiolini6201 thanks for the question. I really enjoy mine. The pump clicks because it sends fuel in pulses. My friend has a silent pump that doesn't click at all. The positives outweighs the negatives for sure. Outside placement or even a simple blanket over the unit makes it pretty much silent for the user as long as you are careful
You activate the priming when the unit is OFF?
Yes, exactly. On that model anyway, hold "down" for 3 seconds.
I used one and it won't work right after 7 gallons of kerosene went through it, kept getting a code for no fuel in tank
That sucks. I did hear that kerosene doesn't have the lubrication qualities of diesel which might be damaging the pump but not sure why it would cause that error
@@ChasingtheKraken that would dry the pump and burn it up
Kerosene works fine in these heaters
@Dramsmoto straight will burn up the pump trust me I've done it
@@Midwestoffgrid mines running on the 4th Canadian winter fine on kerosene
Have you had the white smoke yet? What a mess it makes, diesel everywhere. Then all the error codes. Then the search of wisdom and knowledge to fix it. Chinese diesel heaters have crept into my nightmares...
Oh no, nothing like that yet. That doesn't sound very fun.
Base gasket on the fire bowl. I take care of these thing in rigs, and 9 times out of 10 it's that. Otherwise, change fuel nozzle.
The only time mine smokes is when the battery is almost dead. These are designed to get the current needed for the glow plug, on initial start-up, from a vehicles electric system. If you try to start with a small, or undercharged, battery it will blow smoke like h**l.
@kelleysimonds5945 that's really great information actually. I've been tempted to see how small of a drill battery or something I could use but there's no real point as I have a larger lithium anyway. But great to know that's one cause of smoke
EASIEST WAY TO QUIET THE PUMP,,,,, hang the damn thing from a string and u will get a tiny click- when attached to something the whole thing becomes an amplifier--- instead of a string a rubber band or something that wont conduct the sound would be even better a string is good- and its cheap
They make protective and insulating housings that conform to those pumps, they make a big difference for like 12 bucks, add some Rockwood and your silent.
Great tip. I hadn't seen those but that makes total sense. I'll keep an eye out.