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?
Highlight your http link then press the weblink double arrows lhs of box 
In reply to Post #20
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.
In reply to Post #1
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
In reply to Post #23
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.