Diesel Heater (Eberspacher/Webasto) fuel advice

[FULL TIMER]

ok so now I am confused, which is it?

the first bit re wire sizes etc was referring to the positive and negative supply to the heater, the other post was about the wiring to the heaters fuel pump which is not so critical and basically no right or wrong way to make the connection as the pumps are not polarity sensitive

 

[jeffmossy]

If you do find room for an extra tank, you could use red diesel, much cheaper, if sourced properly.

I used a go cart tank £19 off flea bay , and fill it with cherry diesel

 

[Relay]

I used a go cart tank £19 off flea bay , and fill it with cherry diesel

A plastic one? Is it under the van?

 

[martyncc]

Not what I wanted to hear really, but I was expecting as much. Unfortunately I don't have a floor access hatch as the van is converted now, or 90% anyway. I wrongly assumed that as I tested it, that the connection bit was a formality.

Thanks for all the input :cheers:

i fitted a small jerrycan to my heater worked fine .. i only had to fill it twice a year ..

 

[maxwell]

Eberspacher

Don't be worried about fitting a standpipe to the tank it's quite easy just remove tank sender unit drill a hole in that and refit H Bowers will supply all parts as a kit and are very helpful for advice

 

[jeffmossy]

A plastic one? Is it under the van?

yes it is clear plastic so you can see how full it is and I have used bungee cord to fit it at the side of my gas bottle.........

 

[Polar Bear]

If you decide to go down the 'fit it's own tank' route why not use a boat outboard motor tank, hose fittings will work and rugged construction?

 

[maxi77]

If you decide to go down the 'fit it's own tank' route why not use a boat outboard motor tank, hose fittings will work and rugged construction?

They are almost exclusively designed for petrol and are vented through the cap which may present problems of access before running the heater.

 

[Polar Bear]

They are almost exclusively designed for petrol and are vented through the cap which may present problems of access before running the heater.

Plastic cans don't mind whether they have petrol or diesel in them

As for the rest of you statement, I'm not sure what you are trying to say? Can you explain please?

 

[maxi77]

Plastic cans don't mind whether they have petrol or diesel in them

As for the rest of you statement, I'm not sure what you are trying to say? Can you explain please?

The vent
for the tank is built into the filling cap like a generator. Leave this open and fuel will slosh out especially when the tank is full. You will need easy access to bot fill and open the vent before use. It may be as easy to use any other form of fuel canister

 

[Polar Bear]

The vent
for the tank is built into the filling cap like a generator. Leave this open and fuel will slosh out especially when the tank is full. You will need easy access to bot fill and open the vent before use. It may be as easy to use any other form of fuel canister

Boat tanks are designed not to splash fuel out!

I've been using outboards with integral and remote tanks for many years and never had a problem with fuel coming out of any tank no matter how hard or fast I have driven. I wouldn't want the bashing about in the camper that you have with the boat.

 

[maxi77]

Boat tanks are designed not to splash fuel out!

I've been using outboards with integral and remote tanks for many years and never had a problem with fuel coming out of any tank no matter how hard or fast I have driven. I wouldn't want the bashing about in the camper that you have with the boat.

I have seen fuel spill around the vent and the motion on a vehicle is different for example on a vehicle you can get much longer periods of centrifugal force on long corners which can easily bring the fuel level over the vent level for longish periods. In the end it may not be that serious but there still is the problem that if you cannot reach the vent you cannot reach the filler

 

[Polar Bear]

I have seen fuel spill around the vent and the motion on a vehicle is different for example on a vehicle you can get much longer periods of centrifugal force on long corners which can easily bring the fuel level over the vent level for longish periods. In the end it may not be that serious but there still is the problem that if you cannot reach the vent you cannot reach the filler

I'd stay out of dodgy boats if I were you!