If I didnt have the original fitted in the engine bay I would have tried to fit the diesel heater in there and ducted it through as a normal unit. You can now get a Chinese copy of an erberspacher for 150 quids and by all accounts are more reliable. There is one with a four pipe outlet that would be ideal. For £150 its a no brainer. You can even turn it on from the house so its all cozy when you get in it.
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. Thanks for posting this link, I think it’s perfect....will speak to the garage man and see if he can install it OK.....seriously, thanks for thisIf I didnt have the original fitted in the engine bay I would have tried to fit the diesel heater in there and ducted it through as a normal unit. You can now get a Chinese copy of an erberspacher for 150 quids and by all accounts are more reliable. There is one with a four pipe outlet that would be ideal. For £150 its a no brainer. You can even turn it on from the house so its all cozy when you get in it.
The only issues are the siting of the fuel pump. Fuel must flow down hill to the pump and up hill from the pump. I tapped direct into the diesel feed from the tank. Other than that its a 25mm air feed to the unit and a 25mm exhaust. The switch is the only other consideration. Some are simple on and off right up to digital readouts and remote control. Cheapest is around 135 dearest about 175. If running for long periods when the engine isnt running might mean fitting a second battery but not needed for ten minutes before you start a journey.
If anyone questions the chineesey copy. The Eberspacher service kit for my annual clean up is £185.
The unit new with fitting kit would be about £1600.
Yes, for sure. It’s a matter of economics. Even if it only lasts a few years it’s still cheaper. Reviews are good, at least the ones I’m reading at the moment.If anyone questions the chineesey copy. The Eberspacher service kit for my annual clean up is £185.
The second it blows I will be phoning China
Night heaters are run by a cpu and rely on input from the various sensors inside the unit. Pulling air through with an external fan unit would cock its readings up. If its not happy the failsafe mode shuts it down. The internal fan is reasonably strong to fill the vehicle with toasty air but would take a few minutes to dry a windscreen from cold. If speed is important I would consider warming the cab air and using this air to recirculate to the screen under pressure.
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