Anyone using a diesel heater for winter fishing here or abroad?
Thought it worth asking as it seems like a excellent option for comfort providing it's quiet enough.
Edit, might also help me stave off the Mrs changing our camping tent for a safer log burner version
Thought it worth asking as it seems like a excellent option for comfort providing it's quiet enough.
Edit, might also help me stave off the Mrs changing our camping tent for a safer log burner version
Check out honest carpy blogs he did a review of one
In reply to Post #2
Thank you ðŸ‘
Thank you ðŸ‘
In reply to Post #1
They're not quiet enough unless you are miles from anyone.
They're not quiet enough unless you are miles from anyone.
In reply to Post #4
Are you talking about the unit, the exhaust, or both?
I've seen dampers for the exhaust and some noise testing on youtube, didn't seem that bad to me. Some units operate at 55-65db as standard without extra dampers, dou t you could hear that a swim away.
Our old Sharan had a auxiliary diesel heater for cold days, I dont even remember hearing it outside the car.
Are you talking about the unit, the exhaust, or both?
I've seen dampers for the exhaust and some noise testing on youtube, didn't seem that bad to me. Some units operate at 55-65db as standard without extra dampers, dou t you could hear that a swim away.
Our old Sharan had a auxiliary diesel heater for cold days, I dont even remember hearing it outside the car.
In reply to Post #5
Dont listen they are virtually silent,you get a slight ticking noise.Even if the heater is by your head end of bivvy when youre in bed you cant hear it at all
Dont listen they are virtually silent,you get a slight ticking noise.Even if the heater is by your head end of bivvy when youre in bed you cant hear it at all
In reply to Post #4
Absolute nonsense,I dont know which one youve heard but my nephews has a slight ticking noise and unless you are knelt down by it you cant hear a thing
Absolute nonsense,I dont know which one youve heard but my nephews has a slight ticking noise and unless you are knelt down by it you cant hear a thing
These must kick out some fumes if they are burning diesel? An extra layer and a hot water bottle would be a bit more considerate on the other anglers trying to enjoy their slice of nature and tranquility.
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If i could only upload pictures
If i could only upload pictures
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How i remember posting pictures is as follows:-
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How i remember posting pictures is as follows:-
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Have been using a diesel heater for several years, often when we go abroad early or late in the year.
An absolute excellent piece of kit.
I have an exhaust about 1.5 meters long and have 2 silencers in it, this quitens the exhaust noise and takes the noise that far away, so doesn't annoy.
The air intake and exhaust deal with the fumes, the hot air blown out is clean warmed air and no fumes or smell.
If i could get the picture to work, this would show you how i use it.
Have been using a diesel heater for several years, often when we go abroad early or late in the year.
An absolute excellent piece of kit.
I have an exhaust about 1.5 meters long and have 2 silencers in it, this quitens the exhaust noise and takes the noise that far away, so doesn't annoy.
The air intake and exhaust deal with the fumes, the hot air blown out is clean warmed air and no fumes or smell.
If i could get the picture to work, this would show you how i use it.
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Post a link to the picture. Looking at your earlier attempt it seemed to be an account restriction maybe, or the url not being direct to the pic
This example shows what i mean about direct to the pic, see the picname.jpg
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Post a link to the picture. Looking at your earlier attempt it seemed to be an account restriction maybe, or the url not being direct to the pic
This example shows what i mean about direct to the pic, see the picname.jpg
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Some people can't just warm up by adding a extra layer. Then there's the point that if you do a weeks session in winter or colder temps your sleeping bag slowly loses it's efficiency due to moisture being trapped in it.
Obviously you wouldn't want to use these where you might impact on other people, I thought that was taken forgranted, though I'm sure there will be a meme somewehere of 20 bivvies 10 yards apart all with diesel heaters and clouds of smoke belching from behind
These could be very useful if on a drive and survive whole lake only, or cold camping.
Some people can't just warm up by adding a extra layer. Then there's the point that if you do a weeks session in winter or colder temps your sleeping bag slowly loses it's efficiency due to moisture being trapped in it.
Obviously you wouldn't want to use these where you might impact on other people, I thought that was taken forgranted, though I'm sure there will be a meme somewehere of 20 bivvies 10 yards apart all with diesel heaters and clouds of smoke belching from behind
These could be very useful if on a drive and survive whole lake only, or cold camping.
I've used a diesel heater this winter for the first time. It's been a game changer for me, i generally do 48 to 72hr sessions and it has been great. Instead of being locked into a sleeping bag just trying to stay warm i can be more proactive keeping the door open watching the water more and just being comfortable. There's no extra award for fishing cold. All the people saying they are loud obviously havent seen the modern silent ones, no noise is detectable at all after 10 yards and even then its just the noise of the quiet fan which blows the air. No noticeable air fumes.
In reply to Post #14
Great feed back, thank you
Great feed back, thank you
I don't allow these on my place due to not wanting diesel used in close proximity to the water. I know only small spills are likely, but I'm not happy to take the risk.
In reply to Post #16
That's fair enough Andy, your place your rules
That's fair enough Andy, your place your rules
Can someone recommend one that works off a power pack as well. Reading online they only draw about 30w so on a 1024wh battery pack you will get around 30 hours which is decent. Any recommendations would be appreciated
In reply to Post #18
As long as your power pack supports 12V @15amps
https://hcalory.com/products/l1-diesel-heater-station-se-8kw-12v-all-in-one-bluetooth
As long as your power pack supports 12V @15amps
https://hcalory.com/products/l1-diesel-heater-station-se-8kw-12v-all-in-one-bluetooth
In reply to Post #19
Was looking at this
LF Bros N4
Says 12v at 10a and also 230v
Any reviews on them for reliability and noise. How far do people keep them from their tents and what do you do with them when it's raining?
Was looking at this
LF Bros N4
Says 12v at 10a and also 230v
Any reviews on them for reliability and noise. How far do people keep them from their tents and what do you do with them when it's raining?
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Haven't used this model, I have the sunstar tb10 pro. Just have the heater and exhaust about a yard away from bivvy, exhaust pointing away, it comes with an extension for the controller so that goes into the bivvy along with the hose. I already use a 100ah li po battery in a bison battery box for all my electric needs on the bank so for me its just taking the heater as an extra. Power cable just feeds under the bivvy to the heater. I have a separate co2 monitor that just lives in the bivvy pocket. Never had a reading higher than 000 on the co2 moniter so happy with the setup so far. Not had an issue with it all getting wet as the controller is also in the bivvy pocket. Had my first carp of the year last week, a cracking 36lb mirror. After pics and everything popped the heater on lowest setting for 30 mins to dry off and warm back up. Bivvy with the door open was 18degrees, 3 degrees outside.
Haven't used this model, I have the sunstar tb10 pro. Just have the heater and exhaust about a yard away from bivvy, exhaust pointing away, it comes with an extension for the controller so that goes into the bivvy along with the hose. I already use a 100ah li po battery in a bison battery box for all my electric needs on the bank so for me its just taking the heater as an extra. Power cable just feeds under the bivvy to the heater. I have a separate co2 monitor that just lives in the bivvy pocket. Never had a reading higher than 000 on the co2 moniter so happy with the setup so far. Not had an issue with it all getting wet as the controller is also in the bivvy pocket. Had my first carp of the year last week, a cracking 36lb mirror. After pics and everything popped the heater on lowest setting for 30 mins to dry off and warm back up. Bivvy with the door open was 18degrees, 3 degrees outside.
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Not that I'm planning to fish winters (those days are over) but does anyone have a duffers guide to how these work as I'm being thick . . .do you need battery power as well as diesel power to heat or is this optional?
Not that I'm planning to fish winters (those days are over) but does anyone have a duffers guide to how these work as I'm being thick . . .do you need battery power as well as diesel power to heat or is this optional?
In reply to Post #23
Need electrical supply
Need electrical supply
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You need a fair whack of electric to fire up the diesel heater then it's minimal once it's running I believe.
There great as my mate has one, the only downside is fair weather anglers are now out on the bank all winter so lakes that were pretty quiet in winter are now rammed all year round
You need a fair whack of electric to fire up the diesel heater then it's minimal once it's running I believe.
There great as my mate has one, the only downside is fair weather anglers are now out on the bank all winter so lakes that were pretty quiet in winter are now rammed all year round
In reply to Post #27
This guy has done quite a good series on them, worth a watch if thinking of getting one
https://www.youtube.com/@johnmck1147/videos
This guy has done quite a good series on them, worth a watch if thinking of getting one
https://www.youtube.com/@johnmck1147/videos
In reply to Post #14
what diesel heaters has everyone been using then?
Any links?
what diesel heaters has everyone been using then?
Any links?
In reply to Post #27
There's a good explanation of voltage/wattage used during operation in this video for those wondering...tho it's a noisy unit imo from what I've seen.
LINKY POO™ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZnZ_4fY4I
There's a good explanation of voltage/wattage used during operation in this video for those wondering...tho it's a noisy unit imo from what I've seen.
LINKY POO™ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZnZ_4fY4I
In reply to Post #27
So you need a jackery type power 'box' and the heater for it to work? And how much electrical power / diesel does it use if you left it running over a 48hr period?
So you need a jackery type power 'box' and the heater for it to work? And how much electrical power / diesel does it use if you left it running over a 48hr period?
In reply to Post #31
Yes need a decent power supply, I use a 100ah lithium battery in a bison box, I have this with me anyway at it has usb sockets for charging everything etc. On lowest setting mine uses about 2 litres in the 12 hours I have it running for 2/3 days, only use it on timer for early morning and late evening before I get in the bed. Power wise can easily get a week out of a 100ah battery even if ran for the whole trip.
Yes need a decent power supply, I use a 100ah lithium battery in a bison box, I have this with me anyway at it has usb sockets for charging everything etc. On lowest setting mine uses about 2 litres in the 12 hours I have it running for 2/3 days, only use it on timer for early morning and late evening before I get in the bed. Power wise can easily get a week out of a 100ah battery even if ran for the whole trip.
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