Re: [T3] Eberspacher heater questions

[Jens Vagelpohl <jens@type4.org>]

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On 19 Dec 2005, at 17:05, Steven Ayres wrote:

> SteveJ=> do these gas heaters actually BURN gasoline INSIDE the  
> vehicle?
> => Wouldn't that be a monoxide problem?
>
> Yes, and no. They have exhaust systems that dump outside; modern  
> RVs and buses use the same sort of system.
>
> Fuel heaters are not without hazards (I had one ignite  
> inappropriately in my Bus), but when properly installed, operated  
> and maintained they are quite safe and effective. That said, the  
> stock late Type 3 passive heat system is good enough for most  
> climates, imho, unlike the Type 1/2 system.

I have always found the Type 1 system, if maintained properly of  
course, to be sufficient as well. The Type 4, however, really needs  
the heater booster that it came with as standard equipment. The heat  
exchangers don't put out enough to provide a comfortable environment.

jens

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