SR 71 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks Gary just what i needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstormer 52 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Hi I have pretty much the same model as in Peter's videos - but when I use the up and down arrows on the LCD panel it seems to alter Mghz 4.3 up and down 0.1 at a time. Other than using the long press on the down arrow and the 'ok' button to prime the unit I haven't pressed anything or altered settings. Can anyone help. The remote doesn't pair but I think that is a flat remote battery - 8v The unit runs and fires up ok, and pumps out heat but I don't seem to be able to set the desired temp. Regards Geoff Edited By Barnstormer 52 on 26/01/2020 18:30:05 Edited By Barnstormer 52 on 26/01/2020 18:30:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Not seen that on mine. Have you pressed the OK button to scroll through to the setting you wish to change, such as target temperature? When I turn on I just touch the 1/0 button for 1/2sec. Found a very quick way to get the shed warm quickly. I put an oil filled radiator near the fan at start up for a few minutes. Shut down to idle occurs very soon (5x3x2.5m shed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstormer 52 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Hi Martin On power up the 'ok' button would display 4.3 hz 11.3 volts 13 deg C - which I take to be the ambient temp E - 00 this is the same if the unit is set going Regards Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Your input voltage sounds too low. They need at least 12v, I run mine at 13.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstormer 52 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Hi Martin Apologies the figures weren't exactly what was on the display just an indication of the options. The volts are actually 12.0 the unit is connected to a 12v power supply and also has been on an 85ah leisure battery I am probably wrong but I don't think the issue is volts, it's as though i'm stuck in a menu and not back at the top level? Geoff Edited By Barnstormer 52 on 26/01/2020 21:08:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Take a look at page 10 of this thread - 12th/13th of April - there's some info on what seems to be the same problem... Depending on the exact model you have, it should be a simple matter along the lines of pressing both top buttons together at the same time to get from Hz to temperature C. Edited By Martin Harris on 26/01/2020 21:52:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstormer 52 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Martin Thank you. I did read the thread through before starting but it difficult to remember everything. Thanks again Geoff Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 The trouble I'm having with my heater is that the LCD screen has faded to the point where I can't read it. The heater still works but I have no idea what temperature it is set to etc and will be lost if I ever need to do any maintenance (e.g. priming the pump). Anyone know how to adjust the screen contrast or if it's even possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Leslie Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Garry I had the same problem with mine, ordered a new one from flea bay for £10. Took old one off and found I could read it easily when viewed from different angle. Left it laying on top of heater and can read it well, didn't bother to fit new one. Maybe one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Just noticed that my display is clear from straight in front and at my usual viewing angle at about 45 degrees above but there's a point in between where the display darkens dramatically so maybe it's just a feature of these displays? Edited By Martin Harris on 27/01/2020 21:34:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstormer 52 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I think most lcd screens suffer from viewing angle issues ”LCD displays have a limited viewing angle. They lose contrast and become hard to read at some viewing anglesand they have more contrast and are easier to read at others. The size of the viewing angle is determined by several factors, primarily the type of LCD fluid and the duty cycle.” Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 My problem isn't down to the viewing angle. It used to be OK but now it's just gone really dim. I've had it permanently powered up which might be something to do with it. I'm going to try powering down for a while to see if that helps. If not, Martin has helped me find a replacement LCD screen at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Have found a way to heat the shed quickly on an icy morning. I put an oil filled rad. in front of the fan for a few minutes. The heater soon shuts down to idle thus saving a lot of diesel. I would say that the small amount of electricity used is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Budget has removed the tax relief on red diesel so best top up and fill a few Jerry cans chaps! I guess it must be easier and more profitable to do this than to police the mis-use of red diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR 71 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I fill up from the normal pumps anyway, best thing since slice bread this heater, been glassing my latest creation today and left the heater on in the hanger, just popped in and its 30 deg in there, and its only ticking over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Yes SR but us modellers are renowned for our money saving ventures. If I can save £4 - £5 tax on a 10 litre can, then I will. P.S. I won't be topping up until Corona crisis is over - I might not be needing it 💀. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 It's not due to come in until 2 years time - by then I'll qualify for my old age pension and heating allowance - if they haven't moved the goal posts again! My red diesel supplier has imposed a minimum quantity of 100 litres so I'll need to time the top up for the winter after next carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Considering using one of these heaters for a newly acquired 2.4m square log cabin. Inerested to know how you avoid the smell of diesel and spillages when refilling the fuel tank. Wonering if an external can be used sited outside the building. Quick search on eBay shows several models available, so is it better to go for an 8kw version rather than say 5kw. Edited By Andy Joyce on 17/11/2020 05:45:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR 71 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I buy my fuel in a 20lt can, i have a fuel pump from HK with a filter and a non return vale on the 6mm line that go's in the can through the hole where the cap fits i seal this off except for a small air hole, the pump is always fixed below my bench and the pipe from the pump to the heaters tank is fitted to the filler cap of the tank I made a float that shows me the height of the fuel lever made from a small bottle and plastic pipe , i just hit the fill button and watch the float, my heater is completely hidden under a low bench with no access to fill it, mines the 5kw Works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 This heater is a Godsend in my garage. I use the empty 10L 'Add Blue' containers from Halfords which are pretty tough. They have a screw-on flexible spout to avoid spillage and better than using a funnel to fill the heater tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Thanks guys. Any recommendations as to the UK trader I should use on ebay that sells the 5Kw unit with the latest remote and a decent silencer / exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Has anyone used heating oil instead of red diesel ? I think it's the same so shouldn't be a problem but worth an ask .Red diesel or gas oil is currently only 61p a liter here in Kent. If it goes up to the same price as normal diesel then an alternative is worth looking for. My son's oil boiler seems like a giant version of the cab heater. Any heating engineers that can shed any light on things ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I'd be interested in an authoritive answer as various suppliers I've asked have differed. For example, we ordered red diesel from one supplier for our club tractor/generator and the tanker driver said that it all came from the same tank but when I asked a local heating oil supplier who has red diesel on pump, he said they weren't the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I researched this a couple of years ago when I was buying my heater. Red Diesel is exactly the same are auto diesel but with die added. Heating oil is the same as Kerosene / Paraffin . During manufacture, it's taken from higher up the fractioning column than diesel, making it lighter and more purified. It should burn cleaner than diesel. I would use heating oil if it was available to me but I can only find it available in huge quantities, so I use red diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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