What should I do if my diesel heater wont start?
Restart the heater and try this up to 8 times. If you have tried to start the heater 8 times and it hasn’t started, disconnect the fuel line from the bottom of the heater and then get someone to turn it on. When you hear the fuel pump tick, about ¼ of a teaspoon of diesel should come out of the fuel line for each tick.
What happens when you put a diesel heater on wrong angle?
This means the fuel pump wears out more quickly AND the heater doesn’t run efficiently (it messes with the amount of diesel that reaches the heater) This is the most common of the diesel heater installation mistakes… but it’s an easy fix: The fuel pump should be mounted on a 15-30 degree angle to allow the air bubbles to escape.
How does combustion take place in a diesel heater?
As we already know, air is a critical element in the operation of a diesel air heater. Combustion in this heater can only take place when air mixes with diesel and the mixture are ignited. It is what makes the air inlet and outlet pipes critical components of the heater. They help ensure the flow of air in and out of the heater.
Can a diesel heater be fitted on a motorhome?
Some recent motorhome cab/chassis have a dedicated inlet ready to go on the fuel tank; others, like this one, need a T-piece fitted to tap into the fuel line.
Restart the heater and try this up to 8 times. If you have tried to start the heater 8 times and it hasn’t started, disconnect the fuel line from the bottom of the heater and then get someone to turn it on. When you hear the fuel pump tick, about ¼ of a teaspoon of diesel should come out of the fuel line for each tick.
This means the fuel pump wears out more quickly AND the heater doesn’t run efficiently (it messes with the amount of diesel that reaches the heater) This is the most common of the diesel heater installation mistakes… but it’s an easy fix: The fuel pump should be mounted on a 15-30 degree angle to allow the air bubbles to escape.
What happens when a diesel air heater ran out of fuel?
If the heater has a good power supply voltage over 12.5V at the heater when starting and still will not start go to Fuel below. If the heater is new or ran out of fuel it can take up to 6-8 complete start cycles to purge the fuel line of air and get fuel into the heater.
Can a diesel air heater be used as a water heater?
Last but not least, a diesel water heater has dual functionalities. Unlike the air heater that’s only useful during the cold. With the water heater, you can use both during the cold to raise the temperature in your vehicle and to warm up your engine. And, during the summer to help aerate the vehicle’s interior.