This Diesel Heater Installed In My Workshop Was So Easy

I decided to install this Vevor 5kw diesel heater in my workshop. Check out my installation video and see how easy it was to install. It gives off great heat and warms up my workshop in a short time.
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[mangebbange]

Nice video! A tip is to run them at max setting about 10 minutes before turning of, to reduce soot build up and clogging. Have 3 of these heaters, and first one got clogged up. Can be cleaned up and restored, but that is a booring task. Trust me :) cheers from Sweden

[evojigger]

Martin, be careful with the silencer inside, the ones I have had have a drain in the bottom seam to allow water to drip out, not 100% sealed.

[tonystacey]

You’re in danger of gassing yourself there - couple of improvements.
Lay the unit on it’s side and have the first joint and the whole exhaust outside. This joint is notorious for failing and CO leaks. In campers they have a turret plate to allow that joint to go outside.
Better to site the unit outside and pull the intake inside if you want the warm air to be heated.
If you place inside you can put it on its side needs glow plug on top but the unit first exhaust joint would be sealed outside.
Good luck !
You MUST get a carbon monoxide monitor/alarm.
Videos are great

[jacklucas]

The oxygen for combustion is being drawn from inside the heated space. As the oxygen is depleted the heater will draw oxygen in from outside and with it cold air. The air/oxygen intake should be placed to the outside to prevent the drawing of cold air into the heated space. This is why fireplaces that are not using combustion air from the outside create cold in the extremities of the heated space, ie: a draft.

[paulhands]

A solid piece of advice for anyone buying these cheap heaters be very careful they don’t go up in smoke, a number of these have, I work for a major manufacturer of air and water heaters.

[georgedeaney]

FYI for others that want to install these. With a single wall shed, the heater should have been mounted on its side with the exhaust and combustion air external and glowplug at top. The golden rule is big pipes inside and small pipes outside. Under certain fault conditions there is always a chance of combustion air exiting the inlet, so another reason for keeping the small pipes outside. Always fit a CO detector.

[davidquarles]

I'm glad you showed the exhaust and talked about it. I keep seeing these online where people run the exhaust into their building, to save fuel--a huge problem and asking for trouble, in my opinion. It is difficult to convince some people that you can't burn fuel in an enclosed space without venting to the outside.

[haroldbell]

I fitted a cab heater (Eberspacher) in my workshop over 25 years ago before the cheap versions were available, as others have pointed out it is preferable to run the instalation via a 12v battery and battery charger, this will ensure correct shut down procedure in the event of a mains powe failure. Even if its running when the power fails eventually the low battery voltage wiill shut the until down correctly without damage.

[davidpriestley]

I would definitely consider moving the silencer outside. The less joints you have inside, the less chance of leaks and there is a small hole in the bottom of the silencer for condensation drips so they can let fumes through. Enjoy your vids too much to loose you.

[damienobrien]

just got mine today going to use your setup for the most part great vid thanks

[johnclamshellsp]

Always great videos as always Martin. I just installed my Diesel air heater as well, they work amazingly for the price. Since your running the exhaust through the wall, just straight pipe it outside with no muffler. You will find much better airflow, wth about a 5"F/8''F increase. Noise is hardly increased with that little muffler removed. For my setup, I used 3/4 copper tubing, and zero back pressure. The Flexi pipe in the kit makes many ripples in the flow due to the ribbing. 60107 USA says hi.

[madcyborg]

As someone who also relies on a diesel heater for workshop warmth... may I suggest (humbily) a CO detector? For not much money, it could be a great edition. Over time the gaskets can seep - it's rare but does happen.. Good video and be well. ( I wrote this before watching the whole vid, You mentioned getting one ;)

[ronschoales]

Thanks for your install. It will help me to install mine. Appreciate the help !
Ron - Canada

[rodkirt]

One suggestion :
Replace the full line from the pump to the heater with ridged plastic fuel line . The green line softens up a bit and you will eventually get a “ low fuel “ error from the controller . The pulse pump only produces 0.02 mm of fuel per pulse and the green tubing expands a little bit and the sensor will turn off the heater with a “ low fuel “ warning .

[wardope]

you should use the exhaust to heat water or for steam for a put it trough a Double Convex Radiator mounted on the wall. the exhaust on these things easily hits 200C. so hot enough to boil or heat water.

[Babybugex]

Thanks for showing the finish job. Well done mate.

[michaeldibb]

Looks a nice install. Just be aware the silencer is only spot welded together. So it isn't gas tight around the edges, meaning some exhaust will end up inside.

[paulp]

Martin very tidy installation previous comment on silencer is right about the fumes coming from the drain hole great vid stay safe top lad 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[derekbevan]

The next experiment would be to build a heat exchanger around the exhaust.

[newyork]

great video, tnku, by having it recirculating inside air, how are the oxygen levels?