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Forum: Conservation 03-11-22, 11:32 AM
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Posted By Xringer
The link I saw was:...

The link I saw was: https://www.nyle.com/water-heating-systems/units/e8/

It looks like a good unit. Much better than the ASHP I was using.
I wonder what these will cost?
Forum: Conservation 03-08-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
Those valves would work in many systems and don't...

Those valves would work in many systems and don't require any operator input.
I like the idea, but if they are installed at the 'lowest point', that means in the basement, near the uninsulated slab....
Forum: Conservation 12-23-21, 11:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
Mine is the "8KW" type, which was about the same...

Mine is the "8KW" type, which was about the same price as other sizes in the same all-in-one box configuration.
There is a Facebook group "Diesel Keep You Warm..." that has some manual pdfs.

I'm...
Forum: Conservation 12-22-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
The cost of Diesel fuel at Texas gas stations ...

The cost of Diesel fuel at Texas gas stations $2.86 to 3.45 a gallon. So that's what to use in your Diesel heater! http://www.bostongasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.aspx

Sounds like a big building....
Forum: Conservation 12-21-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
They do put out a lot of heat. I've seen a few...

They do put out a lot of heat. I've seen a few people using these cheap diesel heaters for their shops, on YouTube.
I think one guy had a two car garage, that was not insulated! Must have been down...
Forum: Conservation 12-21-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
How many watthours remain? :)

I wonder if I should stick a tiny volt meter on top of that battery, or buy one of those fancy Battery Monitor Meters from Amazon?
Maybe instead of looking at voltage and guessing, read the actual...
Forum: Conservation 12-18-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
Got a new 12V battery for the heater....

Got a new 12V battery for the heater. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LHH78DP
Only saw one review! https://youtu.be/x5fQoYkZHEA
Seems to work okay so far.

That's a lot of $$$ for a 12V battery,...
Forum: Conservation 12-15-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
I do that, just to make sure it's working good at...

I do that, just to make sure it's working good at high output.

Once you hit the OFF button, it cranks up a glow-plug heat cycle to clean-up.
Once the high current (9 amps) stops, it runs the fan...
Forum: Conservation 12-06-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
The diesel heater works!

Installed it temporally, since it's only to be used during long power failures.
On Low Heat, it heats up my workshop pretty well.
On medium high heat it's heats the shop faster. No CO detected....
Forum: Conservation 11-11-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
My hot water circulating pumps don't need to be...

My hot water circulating pumps don't need to be running, to get heat.
When I set the system for free-flow, there is enough natural circulation to heat the baseboards, so they won't freeze up.
The...
Forum: Conservation 11-10-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,789
Posted By Xringer
Diesel Heater for Back-up heat during long grid failures?

I've been watching a bunch of YouTube videos about RV, Truck and Car heaters
https://www.amazon.com/Wayska-Muffler-Parking-Thermostat-Motor-home/dp/B08LDV7L1B/
Video: https://youtu.be/BRLgBq8njuY...
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