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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7883 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
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Defiant Wally
Joined: 17 Jul 2020 Posts: 16 City/Region: Phila
State or Province: PA
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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That’s interesting. Did you get it to try? |
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Knipet
Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Posts: 262 City/Region: Orcas Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Pan-A-C'ya
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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I've studied these a bit for a camper application. Complaints I've heard about these Russian & Chinese Espar knock offs are that they are quite noisy. Of course this is hearsay and not admissible in a court of law. _________________ Steve & Joanie
2021 Venture 23 "Pan-A-C'ya
Formerly C-Sharp - 2006 22 Cruiser |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7883 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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no i have a espar, which are falling in price, and a friend wants one. So I was looking for a web site to send to him to check out the espar and wallas and found this instead. You can get these on amazon so if its a pos you do have some protection. for the price I might have my friend get one to see if it works. |
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jkidd
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 1617 City/Region: Northern, Utah
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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Tom there's all kinds of them up on Amazon just search diesel parking heaters. Thinking about carrying one as a spare to the Wallis for Alaska.
on edit Just saw you mentioned amazon _________________ Jody Kidd
KE7WNG
Northern, Utah
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singlecross
Joined: 06 Aug 2020 Posts: 9 City/Region: DownEast
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:02 am Post subject: |
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I'll be installing one of the Amazon Chinese diesel heaters in my 22 Cruiser next week. I'll let you know how it goes. |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7883 City/Region: marysville
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1134 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: JMR TOO
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Low price diesel heater |
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I have installed 2 of these in friends boats. First one lasted 2 yrs & aprox 600 hrs. it was replaced last month, second one was installed 2 months ago they work as advertised are no more or less noisy than the Wabasto, Espar etc..
At the price they are a throw away if problems occur. |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1134 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
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C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: Low price diesel heater |
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tsturm wrote: |
I have installed 2 of these in friends boats. First one lasted 2 yrs & aprox 600 hrs. it was replaced last month, second one was installed 2 months ago they work as advertised are no more or less noisy than the Wabasto, Espar etc..
At the price they are a throw away if problems occur. |
Just a reminder if you choose to use the "muffler" that may or may not come with the China heater WELD UP THE SEAM so NO EXHAUST LEAKS INTO CABIN!! |
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Marco Flamingo
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Seattle
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C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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I put one in my new boat (replacing a Webasto). The old Webasto was worth enough in parts ($75) to almost cover my new heater ($99 and exactly like the one in the first post). When shopping, look closely at what is included. The muffler is generally worthless as it isn't for enclosed spaces. The air ducts are generally too short. I bought an additional "kit" that had a Y connector instead of the T connector and more 75mm air ducting. These little heaters need every bit of help you can give them.
One of the extras that came with mine was a remote. Useful for me as I can turn on the heat from the V berth without getting out of bed. Decadent. Also check the thermostat provided. Some are quite simple. Others (once you figure them out) have as many settings as a fancy home thermostat. Go to YouTube to find out how to program them. Trying to decipher the instruction booklet is wasted time.
Some other accessories that may or may not come with the kit: You will need to buy an exhaust through-hull fitting and buy or make a muffler (if you want it to be silent). Webasto/Planar, etc. have these on their websites or you can get them unbranded and cheaper on Ebay. I haven't seen a cheap exhaust muffler, so I fabricated both of mine. Another item is a silencer for the combustion air intake. It is a surprisingly loud whine and, unlike the exhaust, is generally inboard. My Webasto was originally plumbed to take in both combustion air and circulation air from outside. I eliminated that with no bad effects. Shorter runs gives better performance. I went from an 11Kw Webasto to an 8Kw "Warmtoo" brand heater with no loss in performance. In fact, I added a register in the head for more even heating of the boat.
I just added a "smart" ammeter that shows constant charge and discharge of the batteries, including available Amp Hours left. The little heater uses a glow plug to ignite (@ 9 amps for 30 seconds). On high, the fan draws 3 amps, on low (most of the time) it draws 1. When shut off, it heats up the glow plug again, shuts off the fuel, and increases the burner fan speed. This is supposed to burn out any accumulated carbon from the heater running at low speeds for hours, which tends to be the biggest complaint on "old school" diesel heaters. So far, so good. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:41 am Post subject: |
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I'm curious how these heater compare with the Wallas 1300. I have been using my Wallas Cooktop for a heater mostly, since I have had the boat and am considering a Wallas 1300 for heat now.
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20815 City/Region: Pensacola
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C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Harvey, I believe that the Wallas cooktop is a max of 6600 BTU, The Wallas 1300 is about 4200 BTU The ones like the Wabasco or these Chinese knock offs, give 8,000 BTU. Any of the heaters with blowers and hot air circulation will heat the boat far better than the stove top, because of better distribution of heat.
The Wallas 1300 will be considerably quieter than the Chinese units. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Bob. I figured it would be a better heat source - one machine, one purpose -- but didn't think about it being quieter.
Would they both be able to run off of the same fuel tank, same fuel?
Harvey
SleepyC
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20815 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
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C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Would they both be able to run off of the same fuel tank, same fuel? |
My experience is that the Espar type of heaters need a small fuel pump. They could burn kerosene, but generally are made for # 2 diesel. (#1 Diesel is basically kerosene) There are many instances of folks burning kerosene in the Espar and similar heaters, with no issues.
I would have separate fuel tanks. I would check the fuel levels independently, to be sure you don't run out at a critical time. It can be a bear in the middle of a cold night to re prime a Wallas stove... Having an external pump makes it much easier in an Espar or similar. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4557 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Just curious, why folks get all upset about Chinese tires, but recommend Chinese heaters? Personally, I'd stick with the Webasto over the Chinese knockoffs. I realize the Webasto (actually made in Germany) cost quite a bit more. But you are putting a little box with hot fire inside your boat. I'd much rather go with a trusted and proven unit. They have been very reliable for me in both Midnight Flyer, and my newest unit I installed in C-Traveler. Just my two cents. Colby |
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