I put in a webasto a couple years ago and it’s been working great. I’ve heard good things about the Wallas, but it’d didn’t fit well in my layout.
I went with the smallest unit due to the fact that I have an open layout and I just need to take the edge off. It’s better for the units to run and not short cycle. I also didn’t have a lot of space to work with for mounting. I think going up one size would have been a good idea- especially when working on the boat in the winter. The heater can gain about 5F/hour and will keep the space about 15-20F above ambient. I supplement the heat up time by kicking on the oven. I piped the return air from the space with no outside air. Hope that helps. Happy to answer any other questions. Pete 37 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of svpegasus38 via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 8:36 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: svpegasus38 <svpegasu...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel Air Heaters (Webasto, Planar, Eberspaecher/Espar) I installed a Wallas on Pegasus 10 years ago. Have been very happy with it. Now have over 5000 hours on it still running strong. I like the Wallas because it is quiet. Doesn't sound like a jet taking off ( I hear enough of them at work). Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Doug Mountjoy POYC Pegasus Lf38 -------- Original message -------- From: Andrew Means via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 4/25/17 17:43 (GMT-08:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Andrew Means <andrew.cnc...@gmail.com <mailto:andrew.cnc...@gmail.com> > Subject: Stus-List Diesel Air Heaters (Webasto, Planar, Eberspaecher/Espar) Hey all - Does anybody have experience with buying/installing/using a Diesel Air Heater (a-la Webasto, Eberspacher, Planar) in lieu of a propane/diesel/solid fuel fireplace-type heater? The Safari (1977 C&C 34) currently has an ancient forced-air kerosene vaporizing heater that has nearly caught itself on fire multiple times when guests (and less-informed owners) have neglected to read the impossibly complex startup and shutdown procedure. It’s also battleship grey, weirdly shaped, and mounted on a bulkhead out in the open. And it takes 25 minutes to give full heat. Originally we were thinking of replacing it with a propane or diesel fireplace type heater a-lal Dickenson or Sig, but somebody pointed me to Diesel Air Heaters like Webasto, Eberspaecher and Planar, and they seem like they could be a great fit. We have plenty of room to mount one in the engine compartment, we get near instant heat, we already have (some) ductwork run, and it would run off our existing diesel fuel supply. Presently I’m leaning towards the Eberspaecher/Espar Airtronic 12V (http://www.heatso.com/eberspacher-airtronic-d2-12v-2-2kw-heater-kit/ <http://www.ebay.com/itm/EBERSPACHER-AIRTRONIC-M-D4-24v-DIESEL-NIGHT-AIR-HEATER-TRUCK-BOAT-KIT-NEW-/352027242684> ) - it’s nearly half the price of the Webasto models. Planar seems like another lower cost option, but apparently it’s from Russia and that makes me nervous. Anybody used any of these? Why are Webastos $2700 and the Espars are $800? Andrew -- Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C&C 34 Mk I Seattle, WA
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