72. First test of my campervan diesel heater (Planar / Autoterm)

Autoterm with comfort controller (comfort so the wrong word) Worst product I ever bought. Unreliable no connection in the digital display. The installer and the manufacturer arguing between themselves who and what is causing it to be £1000 of trash.

I was going to suggest in an earlier episode, for connecting press-fit pipes, you try the cyclist's trick of applying a few drops of washing up liquid to the outside of the narrower pipe, near the opening. But, this soap may later contaminate the liquid (or any heated liquid) that flows through the flexible pipe and nozzle. I've not tried that part of it.

Hello, thanks for this video, it's a lot of help. Can i ask how long that can of diesel will last you?

David, you should always start the monoxide tester away from your heater so that the countdown time can purge the sensors with fresh air before testing. (Boilerman)

Oh Lordy, pass the smelling salts! Part 2 would surely result in an excitement overload.

Question: does the heater produce much moisture? Condensation can be a problem on cold surfaces.

What do you recommend the propex or Diesel heater.

Do you have a installation video on the diesel heater ?

Thanks

Blimey! This is a proper thriller, this is.

Why are you replacing a propane heater which has much lower co2 emissions than diesel with diesel? Does diesel heat better?

Thanks!

Well done! Now you can be all toasty 🙂

Pay attention to the position of the fuel pump, compare with what is indicated in the installation instructions.

What a treat to have a good working furnace in your camper van.
Good Job

Cheers from California 😊 As long as the weather is not trying to kill you , your good 😂

Hi David
I have three Chinese heaters one in my workshop, one in my boat & the third one in my work van & to be honest they are still working great today four years later I've had no problems with any of them at all & they do get really hot & give so much heat.
I know some people don't like them but to be honest if one packed up tomorrow i would not complain, the one in my workshop gets used the most & then the one in my van, on cold frosty mornings i don't start my engine in my van just turn the heater on & seconds later my vans all de frosted
i agree David this is not your best work but i still look forward to your next video

Aloha David..

Well the story will continue. Be careful. Looks like installation was straightforward. Waiting for the next Vandemonium adventure!

Did you try the CO meter at the heater outlet vent? That is where I would be most worried about the CO entering into the van. The pump and fan would work as "white noise" for me making sleeping easier.

Squint those ears folks! Another great phrase is born. Keep the hard work up, it'll be finished soon 🙂

Is that fuel can vented at the cap?