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In reply to Post #23
Need electrical supply
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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?
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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.
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Highlight your http link then press the weblink double arrows lhs of box 
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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?
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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
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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
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In reply to Post #16
That's fair enough Andy, your place your rules 
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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.
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In reply to Post #14
Great feed back, thank you
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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.
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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.
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In reply to Post #11
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
img src=http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/stuart1000/2012-02-07141807.jpg width=500
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In reply to Post #10
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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In reply to Post #9
How i remember posting pictures is as follows:-
Post a photo as follows:
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6. input your picture image address - to get this click on the Google picture to make it larger and right click, click on copy image address
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In reply to Post #1
If i could only upload pictures
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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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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
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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
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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.
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In reply to Post #1
They're not quiet enough unless you are miles from anyone.
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In reply to Post #2
Thank you 👍
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Check out honest carpy blogs he did a review of one
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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 
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