Winter heater help please

Nanniemate said:
Well, I've done it :Grin:
I bought a cheapy greenhouse heater just as a back up, got thermal blinds both internal and external. (internal for wild camping in case of a quick get away is needed). external for the rest of the time. Still draining down and the leak that the dodgy repair guy did is still there but I will sort that out shortly. I have gone for the bib and brace approach I am paranoid about it freezing up and did enjoy the potching and fitting of the new 'toys' if only I could enjoy the hovering and dusting the house so much......
Thanks folks catch you on the road soon I am sure there will be more questions in the future :thanks3:
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If you are able to come to the Malvern MH show in August, the IH fitter attends the IH Owners rally field and will help you with any questions and fix any small issues for you if he can. I am rally marshal so PM me if you want any details.:sneaky:
 
bigguspeckus said:
Love your little revolving EmoGee thingmeebob,,, where can I get one? ?
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I'm only learning emojies so I click on the smiley face (Above) and then scroll down and click lots of daft cool little men doing things there is even one 'mooning' have found a polite use for him yet :moon2::Grin::Grin:oh there you I show you him....
 
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Nanniemate said:
Dimplex
80w 713mm/2ft Thermostatic Tubular Heater

I am asking for help Funsters. I'm thinking about getting a winter heater for my van. I have been researching and these seem compact enough to fit somewhere (undecided as to where yet) or the size

It is for avoiding frost damage more than anything else so that it I don't always have to empty tanks every time when it's parked through the week. Will they run off the batteries when there is no hook up.

Thanks for your help I am a little concerned about the safety as it will be unattended and parked on the drive. Space is very limited.

Any suggests are appreciated
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De-Longhi 500w Nano -oil filled -compact -and About £40.00 on Amazon have had one for 5years perfect.Six heat settings and very economical.
 
bigguspeckus said:
I'm really sorry but where do I find the "Thanks section" ,,,
I am very old,,, have trouble finding the milk in the fridge,,,
have trouble finding the fridge sometimes,,,
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DJT said:
De-Longhi 500w Nano -oil filled -compact -and About £40.00 on Amazon have had one for 5years perfect.Six heat settings and very economical.
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No electric heater is any more efficient than another in space heating.
 
Not sure how you stand if a heater, other than the actual van heater, causes a fire.I believe that you may not be covered on your insurance policy ..... Worth checking.
 
You must drain down the boiler.
Open all taps fully to the mid position.This will help in case of any residual water left trapped in the pipes.
I've always also left the sky lights very slightly open to allow air movement to help prevent condensation.
Also never heated the interior when not being used, I think it just helps to create condensation on any of the hidden away cold surfaces. As has been mentioned , none of the dealers heat the vans stood outside all winter.

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Glad you got it sorted!!!!!!
I forget how fortunate we are with double floor and heating through it!!!
A camper we bought a few years ago had loads of frost damage including both taps split so it does pay to be cautious!!!!!!
 

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