Thanks for this video, I’m about to move my diesel heater from inside to the outside of my workshop so extremely helpful. It will definitely be quieter and safer in my opinion. Like the idea of the swing out tank! I’ll be copying this! Everyone has opinions on these heaters with some often being rude, no need! I’ve watched dozens of videos on these heater installations and I think you’ve done a good job. 👍
Thank you Johnny I appreciate the comments. It is definitely quieter with just the air blowing through and as you say safer, not only from exhaust fumes but also any carbon monoxide which could leak from the heater itself. This setup works very well and I am extremely happy with it.
if the powersupply breaksdown you need a battery in between to cooldown.. otherwise you have a danger hazard. no power no ventilation after stop so no cooling inside, wish you the best
I installed in a similar way with the air intake pulling air from the outside. My exhaust originally was approximately 3ft away from the intake pointed away from my rig. Unfortunately I smell exhaust fumes when I use my heater. I also discovered that the muffler was leaking on the side and had an effect even though it is located at the end of the exhaust. So to be safe I'm re-routing the cabin air intake into the rig so it is sealed off away from the exhaust. I purchased a much longer exhaust pipe and will run it further back on the rig and I will seal the muffler leak. Be careful with the exhaust so close to the air intake.
Thank you for the advice I will definitely keep an eye on it. It seems to be a lottery with these heaters and some people having problems. Fingers crossed mine seems ok at the moment.
you're mostly heating outside than inside. The air must be taken from the interior heated and then reintroduced in a word recirculated, otherwise you create pressure and force the hot air out of the cabin. 2'nd that 1.5m uninsulated aluminium pipe loses both temperature and flow (being corrugated). 3'rd the exhaust... in a word the whole installation should be inside with the exhaust passed through a radiator. That's all folks!
Nice clean work. I like it. I did something similar, but it’s much colder where I am and i need to recirculate the air. I also use a 100L drum as the diesel storage, because I hate checking it every day!
Thank you. I didn’t like the idea of circulating the air due to wood dust being sucked into the heater and maybe causing problems later. A bigger tank on the other hand is something to consider.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 I was concerned about the recirculating too, but savings in fuel (and just warming up a lot faster) were just too compelling. It’s dramatically warmer.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 I wonder if you could build a simple box indoors that would serve as a filter holder and just use a standard home furnace filter to capture any dust? then you could take advantage of the efficiency gains of a recirculation loop to/from the heater.
That's a nice setup, neat. I am surprised the tank can be so much below the height of the pump. What is the circular flange that enters the shed called or where would I find one? Its a good idea to double wall where it enters through the wood - I guess it gets very hot
Thank you. The flange I bought on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324521414391?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZV-YK5sdQf-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RfCftlj7S2m&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
You have a great set up there 👍 I’ve got a diesel heater on my workshop and house take a look at my channel. I do have to say some of the diesel heater projects I see on here are a right mess.
This is similar to the one I installed www.amazon.co.uk/ARTILAURA-Sending-240-33ohms-Stainless-Vehicle/dp/B0B9XFYCCB/ref=sr_1_17?crid=GEV86UCJOY0N&keywords=Fuel%2BSender%2BStainless%2BSteel%2BFuel%2BSending%2BUnit%2B350MM&qid=1704558026&sprefix=fuel%2Bsender%2Bstainless%2Bsteel%2Bfuel%2Bsending%2Bunit%2B350mm%2B%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-17&th=1
Truckers were the first to use diesel heaters the air going in the heater is from inside the truck. similar to a furnace in a house. The way your taking outside air directly into the heater is going to cause the heater to soot up very fast because the heater is running cold. You need a return hose into the heater to solve this issue.
A few people have mentioned this but I have concerns that it will soot up quicker due to wood dust being sucked in. If I filter the intake will it struggle to get enough air?
Is it not the case that it has to work harder at a higher temperature to compensate for cold external air and therefore will burn off soot quicker? From what a read it is recommended to run it full tilt every so often to burn off carbon build up
Where can one get red diesel at??? Just been quoted £305.00 for 205 Litres which works out at £1.50 a Litre!. White diesel is going for £1.40 a Litre at local garages London. This quote was from a large company Crown oil. Thanks for a great video.
It easier to find at petrol stations in the countryside due to it being used for agricultural machinery. The price is around £1 per litre. You should ask at your local fuel stations until you find a supplier it will be worth the effort.
Nicely done! very well designed containment and mounting of the components. I assume you don't have severe cold temps, so don't have a concern with the diesel fuel gelling? It seems routing the heated supply air closer to the floor would provide a more uniformly heated space, since hot air naturally rises? I know these heaters do provide a substantial CFM, so maybe the velocity of the air being delivered is sufficient to mix the air in the shop?
I am in the southwest of England where the winters are not as severe as many other areas. The heater and diesel is well protected between the workshop and cliff face so I have not had any issues as yet.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 I'm based in South Wales. There are two suppliers within 10-20 miles that serve it at the pump. One is based in Baglan, Port Talbot, the other is further afield in Clydach, Swansea (cheaper).
The problem with this design is that you're always sucking cold air into the heater which has to warm up and then it's pushed into the building through a long hose. This design is very poor I think it's much better to have it inside the building and have the exhaust go out so your circulating the warmer air through the heater which helps it to get even hotter. The only thing that I would have outside is the exhaust pipe that's it and I would have the exhaust pipe go through a system of pipes with a small fan so that you get advantage of as much of the heat as possible and that is how I am going to set up my diesel heater in my van
Thanks for this video, I’m about to move my diesel heater from inside to the outside of my workshop so extremely helpful. It will definitely be quieter and safer in my opinion. Like the idea of the swing out tank! I’ll be copying this! Everyone has opinions on these heaters with some often being rude, no need! I’ve watched dozens of videos on these heater installations and I think you’ve done a good job. 👍
Thank you Johnny I appreciate the comments. It is definitely quieter with just the air blowing through and as you say safer, not only from exhaust fumes but also any carbon monoxide which could leak from the heater itself. This setup works very well and I am extremely happy with it.
I actually said "ohh" out loud when I saw the diesel tank swing out like that
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if the powersupply breaksdown you need a battery in between to cooldown.. otherwise you have a danger hazard. no power no ventilation after stop so no cooling inside, wish you the best
Great Point, first person that i have seen point this out.
I installed in a similar way with the air intake pulling air from the outside. My exhaust originally was approximately 3ft away from the intake pointed away from my rig. Unfortunately I smell exhaust fumes when I use my heater. I also discovered that the muffler was leaking on the side and had an effect even though it is located at the end of the exhaust. So to be safe I'm re-routing the cabin air intake into the rig so it is sealed off away from the exhaust. I purchased a much longer exhaust pipe and will run it further back on the rig and I will seal the muffler leak. Be careful with the exhaust so close to the air intake.
Thank you for the advice I will definitely keep an eye on it. It seems to be a lottery with these heaters and some people having problems. Fingers crossed mine seems ok at the moment.
you're mostly heating outside than inside. The air must be taken from the interior heated and then reintroduced in a word recirculated, otherwise you create pressure and force the hot air out of the cabin. 2'nd that 1.5m uninsulated aluminium pipe loses both temperature and flow (being corrugated). 3'rd the exhaust... in a word the whole installation should be inside with the exhaust passed through a radiator. That's all folks!
Nice clean work. I like it. I did something similar, but it’s much colder where I am and i need to recirculate the air. I also use a 100L drum as the diesel storage, because I hate checking it every day!
Thank you. I didn’t like the idea of circulating the air due to wood dust being sucked into the heater and maybe causing problems later. A bigger tank on the other hand is something to consider.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 I was concerned about the recirculating too, but savings in fuel (and just warming up a lot faster) were just too compelling. It’s dramatically warmer.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 I wonder if you could build a simple box indoors that would serve as a filter holder and just use a standard home furnace filter to capture any dust? then you could take advantage of the efficiency gains of a recirculation loop to/from the heater.
@@StratOvationcertainly worth thinking about as I am aware of the potential heat I am missing out on.
That's a nice setup, neat. I am surprised the tank can be so much below the height of the pump. What is the circular flange that enters the shed called or where would I find one? Its a good idea to double wall where it enters through the wood - I guess it gets very hot
Thank you. The flange I bought on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324521414391?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZV-YK5sdQf-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RfCftlj7S2m&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
You have a great set up there 👍
I’ve got a diesel heater on my workshop and house take a look at my channel.
I do have to say some of the diesel heater projects I see on here are a right mess.
Thank you. Some people are a little untidy but that’s not how I like to work. I will check out your channel.
Clean setup! I wonder how you did the fuel gage thing. Haven't seen that yet.
This is similar to the one I installed www.amazon.co.uk/ARTILAURA-Sending-240-33ohms-Stainless-Vehicle/dp/B0B9XFYCCB/ref=sr_1_17?crid=GEV86UCJOY0N&keywords=Fuel%2BSender%2BStainless%2BSteel%2BFuel%2BSending%2BUnit%2B350MM&qid=1704558026&sprefix=fuel%2Bsender%2Bstainless%2Bsteel%2Bfuel%2Bsending%2Bunit%2B350mm%2B%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-17&th=1
Truckers were the first to use diesel heaters the air going in the heater is from inside the truck. similar to a furnace in a house. The way your taking outside air directly into the heater is going to cause the heater to soot up very fast because the heater is running cold. You need a return hose into the heater to solve this issue.
A few people have mentioned this but I have concerns that it will soot up quicker due to wood dust being sucked in. If I filter the intake will it struggle to get enough air?
Is it not the case that it has to work harder at a higher temperature to compensate for cold external air and therefore will burn off soot quicker? From what a read it is recommended to run it full tilt every so often to burn off carbon build up
Where can one get red diesel at??? Just been quoted £305.00 for 205 Litres which works out at £1.50 a Litre!. White diesel is going for £1.40 a Litre at local garages London. This quote was from a large company Crown oil. Thanks for a great video.
It easier to find at petrol stations in the countryside due to it being used for agricultural machinery. The price is around £1 per litre. You should ask at your local fuel stations until you find a supplier it will be worth the effort.
Nice one, that’s smart going like that.
Thank you.
Nicely done! very well designed containment and mounting of the components. I assume you don't have severe cold temps, so don't have a concern with the diesel fuel gelling? It seems routing the heated supply air closer to the floor would provide a more uniformly heated space, since hot air naturally rises? I know these heaters do provide a substantial CFM, so maybe the velocity of the air being delivered is sufficient to mix the air in the shop?
I am in the southwest of England where the winters are not as severe as many other areas. The heater and diesel is well protected between the workshop and cliff face so I have not had any issues as yet.
Nice job. I burn kerosene here, which I can get for under £1 a litre. It burns very clean, apparently.
Where are you located? I have tried to find a supplier but I have to buy a lot of it in one go.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 I'm based in South Wales. There are two suppliers within 10-20 miles that serve it at the pump. One is based in Baglan, Port Talbot, the other is further afield in Clydach, Swansea (cheaper).
hi is your workshop roof insulated? i have done similar in my garage but it causes my OSB roof to sweat
Yes I have fibre insulation throughout my workshop which used to sweat, still have stains to prove it. I inserted a vent and it dried out completely.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 thanks i guess ill have to insulate and add a vent on mine as it really made it damp on the ceiling
@@garethwilliams2147 I should add the vent is in the top part of the apex wall not the roof. 👍
where do u get the red ? sales stopped last year
there are 2 petrol stations in my area that sell it at the pump
The problem with this design is that you're always sucking cold air into the heater which has to warm up and then it's pushed into the building through a long hose. This design is very poor I think it's much better to have it inside the building and have the exhaust go out so your circulating the warmer air through the heater which helps it to get even hotter. The only thing that I would have outside is the exhaust pipe that's it and I would have the exhaust pipe go through a system of pipes with a small fan so that you get advantage of as much of the heat as possible and that is how I am going to set up my diesel heater in my van
I’ve given my reasons for this in previous comments and it works very well.
your right and your wrong. the exhaust isnt the only thing you want vented.
Air should always be taken from the outside . It’s more dense you’ll get better warmth from it
For EU, get them as long as you can.
Farmes dont like losing control over there lifestock...
So you are warming cold air from outside to warm inside your shed?😂😂
Due to the dust generated inside which would be sucked into the heater.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 So you dont know how airfilter works? Give me a break! 🤣
If you want to give advice then fine but why would you waste your time being negative. It just shows you as an asshole.
@@theoldquarrywoodshop7131 I can appreciate a guy who can call them like he sees them.