[T3] HEATERS

["ARKADY MIRVIS" <heaterman@nac.net>]

A listee Mr. Myers repeats words of someone who stated that having a heater
is like lighting a campfire on top of a gas tank.
I heard this idiotic statements in USA and fiercely fought the myth since
1977 (year of my arrival), but never heard in Germany.

When I tried to investigate the case, I heard, I was ending up with rumors
and never reached the witness or the owner.

Extremely safe, when properly maintained, gasoline heaters are very valuable
and sought after (for aircooled VW) in Germany, and cost there much more
than in US. The majority of perfectly restored by me heaters go to Germany,
Scandinavia, ETC.

Professional quality work on heaters requires special training and
equipment. American car dealers never sent anyone to Germany and did not buy
equipment, leaving heater service to self-proclaimed specialists, who did
the best to tarnish heater reputation.
It came to a point when Sears&Roebuck was selling S-W heaters by mail with
sketchy instructions. S-W heaters require  special attention due to hidden
adjustments and rubber components.
I have seen horrible installations bordering on suicide.

German heater companies are among the most prosperous even today.
Unfortunately cost of materials and manufacturing make them expensive. But
those who have them are in love with them forever! Special wheels, gadgets,
etc costing hundreds and hundreds of dollars will not keep you warm! THIS IS
WHY THE SMART ONES go for the heater. Equipped with my instructions attached
to uncompromising ( traditional German craftsmanship goes in the heaters I
sell and sevice since early sixties) quality my customers are running
heaters with no problems for 20 years!
In the past 5 years I implemented electronic ignition and fuel management in
Eberspaecher heaters I service and sell.
This added new dimension to heater performance and reliability. I was able
to locate a source of affordable 3 program electronic timers for heater
automatic start. Would anyone sell or use a timer to start a heater
unattended without being absolutely sure in safety? I do! My customers do!
And are rewarded by getting into warm car with windshields clear!
That is the truth, folks!
Yours truly,
Ark Mirvis - "The Heaterman"

31 Byram Bay Road
Hopatcong, NJ 07843

Tel: (973) 398-6363
Fax: (973) 398-7298




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