Thanks for making this video I didn't know how to change hertz to temperature also didn't realize that you shouldn't leave the screen permanently on mines be on since it was installed a month ago
Thanks for this video. I had mine installed and was frustrated that it wouldn't start after checking and rechecking my connections. I finally tracked the fuel line revealing a large bubble in the line and seeing the fuel not even moving a budge. I didn't know about the purge feature since the book in written in poor English
Oh yeah I know what you mean about the terrible instructions. Thats why i thought the videos might be useful to some people. Glad to help and hopefully you have your heater running trouble free now.
Mine came with a similar controller, but, cannot get the H-off code never came on. Seen on another video where some controllers, you can push both up and down arrows at the same time, hold in and the pump will prime. I had to do it twice to prime mine. Knowing this could have saved me two hours, taking the line off the "out" side and pouring diesel in the pump. It is working fine now. Hope this helps someone else.
I build vans in San Francisco. Its a lot easier on system especially the pump. the pumps only lubrication is the fuel So I prime my line to the pump with a 100cc syringe. Cuts prime time to about 3 seconds
Yes you can just write a switch on the power or ground wire. You will still need to power it off using the controller as it goes through a routine which cools the heater down (basically runs is with just the fan on for a few minutes until it's a safe temperature)
@@berko79 ah yes, my old Florida used to do that cool down. - So if I put a switch on the ground of controller it will still do cool down if I power off the controller? Is it a bad drain? I've got 200ah leisure
@@richardd8352 should be zero drain if you switch the negative. The biggest drain on the heaters is the startup when there for plug is heated which is about 15 amps at 12v. Once the heater is running it drops to a very small draw on the battery.
@@berko79Thanks for the reply. Out of interest - how much of a drain is the controller without a switch? - Are we talking a dead battery in days/ weeks / months? Roughly.
@@richardd8352 oh no that's really really small. You'd get months I'd say from a big battery like yours. The issue is the screen stays on and fades. It gets so bad you can't read it and that's the reason you want to unplug or switch the heater
I just installed one of these in my boat. On first start it smoked like a steam train and was blowing smoke rings. I realised there was air in the fuel line. Once if fixed the fuel issue it still smoked so I shortened the exhaust considerably and ran it flat out for an hour. Within about ten minutes the smoke started to lessen. I'm thinking the smoke might be from left over 'stuff' in the combustion chamber from the manufacturing process or some sort of anti corrosion coating? I will be firing it up again this weekend to see if the smoke was just a once off issue. Thanks for your video.
Hey there - You just reminded me I actually played with an extra length of exhaust pipe on mine (to try and get it to exit further from the van). When i added the length mine started to smoke a bit too. I have a feeling the restriction of the extra exhaust length causes the air/fuel ratio to be slightly different. I've never put the pipe back on to test it. The first startup usually does smell a bit but more like plastic odd kind of smell. I have not seen or heard of excessive smoke being like a normal first start I think yours might be directly related to your exhaust depending on how long it was.
@@berko79 Yeah I'm concerned that might be the case. I have a few bends in the exhaust too (like a swan neck) because of the need to keep water out. I have heard if you extend the exhaust there is a need to increase the diameter to reduce back pressure. But I don't know at what length you need to up the diameter. I've only added another 60cm but it could be the bends creating additional back pressure. Guess I'll find out when I crank her up this weekend. The exhaust was the most difficult part of the boat installation. I too have removed the head unit to prevent battery discharge.
Yeah sorry about that, and i cant easily add it. It does involve just pressing the power button (same one you push to turn it on) and then wait for the shutdown routine to complete (takes a couple of minutes to make sure its cool)
_I run my power from the battery through a light switch to the power supply [ red ], which power up the LCD screen and heater unit. That way, I can cut power at any time, or like the summer season. _*_Only after it has run through it cool down period._*
nice one - this would allow you to easily turn it off - i've been lazy and continue to unplug the screen. Yes you are right about the cool down - this is very important. thanks for commenting.
Yeah its easy you just push the power button (between the up and down arrow). the odd bit is you need to hold it down for a little bit (maybe 1 full second) and then you'll see on flash on the screen.
so what is the point of changing the hertz pump rate.. it changes the fuel air ratio, cause it to run lean or rich, could carbon up your machine. How do you know what hertz rate for optimum running of it for a given fuel. like american truck diesel ?
My understanding of the way it works is as you adjust the hertz up, the fan speed will change, thus drawing more air into the intake to compensate for the extra fuel. I know some people have had some issues with carboning up, but I would guess this is more about the install (restriction on the intake or exhaust) or a faulty product.
I connect my new one today. But it just wouldn't fire up. Kept saying I had a error code 2 and something about over 12v. But it was only connected to a 12v battery. It then flooded and I couldnt get rid if the error code that kept stopping the start up. So it's back in its box stinking of diesel and going back to the dealer. Not sure il bother getting another one. Complete waste of a day
yeah no, not my controller. It does not have this screen. Newer style and this prime command is not available but there is the function yet its done differently
Yeah there is a few different ones which look similar. I think the new ones have less blades on the fan icon in the controller (3 rather than 6). Unfortunately most of the functions are different to what i cover in this vid.
My screen looks totally different when I first plug it in. It shows “P 12v” and does nothing when I press the two bottom buttons. There is also a red icon in the bottom left corner that looks like a circle ⭕️ with a minus symbol ➖ in the middle. This is the default display on mine and the buttons don’t really seem to do what others say they do.
I had someone else comment on my other video with this same thing. Unfortunately even through your controller looks the same as mine it is different and I believe may be a communication error. Did this controller come with your heater? If not i think it might not be compatible.... if it did it might be best to reach out to the seller?
Hi Roman, I made another video with a bit more detail on this. Hopefully this link will take you to the point where i explain setting the timers: ua-cam.com/video/XKzRlEuovDU/v-deo.html
@@mic03chael I think so - they do wire up a bit weird for simple DC if i remember correctly. Plenty of 12v switches around which are rated at 15 amp. If you have a house switch lying around - i'll do the job.
Yeah I simply disconnect the LCD controller. There is a plug right near the screen and I just take that off. Originally I did it because the screen was very bright at night in our caravan but I've since learnt the screen also fades if you leave it on.
@@berko79 I was trying to be constructive with my criticism, I’m glad you weren’t offended ! To be honest, I got half way through and was going to stop the video then I decided to start again and do a count. I’ve just bought a heater with no instructions so I was interested in what you had to say. PS, the count may be + or - a couple of “umms” but it was up there !😉👍🏼. Keep up the good work. Regards, Ken.
Best instructions I have seen for anything on UA-cam. Thank you!!
Dunno about that but thank you, glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the upload. I'm finishing up my diesel heater install. This was very helpful
Thanks for making this video I didn't know how to change hertz to temperature also didn't realize that you shouldn't leave the screen permanently on mines be on since it was installed a month ago
Thanks for this video. I had mine installed and was frustrated that it wouldn't start after checking and rechecking my connections. I finally tracked the fuel line revealing a large bubble in the line and seeing the fuel not even moving a budge. I didn't know about the purge feature since the book in written in poor English
Oh yeah I know what you mean about the terrible instructions. Thats why i thought the videos might be useful to some people. Glad to help and hopefully you have your heater running trouble free now.
Mine came with a similar controller, but, cannot get the H-off code never came on. Seen on another video where some controllers, you can push both up and down arrows at the same time, hold in and the pump will prime. I had to do it twice to prime mine. Knowing this could have saved me two hours, taking the line off the "out" side and pouring diesel in the pump. It is working fine now. Hope this helps someone else.
Thank you for your advice it's very helpful. And this "H" probably means Heater (ON/OF) or Heating (ON/OF) in my opinion.
It amazes me how many views these diesel heaters get, great video mate well done I have the big bopper from maxpeeding rods
Thanks for the insight on how to change from hz to °C. First video that has shown that, at least that I know of
No problem, Glad it helped
I build vans in San Francisco. Its a lot easier on system especially the pump. the pumps only lubrication is the fuel So I prime my line to the pump with a 100cc syringe. Cuts prime time to about 3 seconds
Nice tip, thanks for sharing.
Can you just wire in a switch? To power it off? From the power source? I'm currently fitting one of these. Maybe I'll fit a switch.
Yes you can just write a switch on the power or ground wire. You will still need to power it off using the controller as it goes through a routine which cools the heater down (basically runs is with just the fan on for a few minutes until it's a safe temperature)
@@berko79 ah yes, my old Florida used to do that cool down. - So if I put a switch on the ground of controller it will still do cool down if I power off the controller? Is it a bad drain? I've got 200ah leisure
@@richardd8352 should be zero drain if you switch the negative. The biggest drain on the heaters is the startup when there for plug is heated which is about 15 amps at 12v. Once the heater is running it drops to a very small draw on the battery.
@@berko79Thanks for the reply. Out of interest - how much of a drain is the controller without a switch? - Are we talking a dead battery in days/ weeks / months? Roughly.
@@richardd8352 oh no that's really really small. You'd get months I'd say from a big battery like yours. The issue is the screen stays on and fades. It gets so bad you can't read it and that's the reason you want to unplug or switch the heater
I just installed one of these in my boat. On first start it smoked like a steam train and was blowing smoke rings. I realised there was air in the fuel line. Once if fixed the fuel issue it still smoked so I shortened the exhaust considerably and ran it flat out for an hour. Within about ten minutes the smoke started to lessen. I'm thinking the smoke might be from left over 'stuff' in the combustion chamber from the manufacturing process or some sort of anti corrosion coating? I will be firing it up again this weekend to see if the smoke was just a once off issue. Thanks for your video.
Hey there - You just reminded me I actually played with an extra length of exhaust pipe on mine (to try and get it to exit further from the van). When i added the length mine started to smoke a bit too. I have a feeling the restriction of the extra exhaust length causes the air/fuel ratio to be slightly different. I've never put the pipe back on to test it. The first startup usually does smell a bit but more like plastic odd kind of smell. I have not seen or heard of excessive smoke being like a normal first start I think yours might be directly related to your exhaust depending on how long it was.
@@berko79 Yeah I'm concerned that might be the case. I have a few bends in the exhaust too (like a swan neck) because of the need to keep water out. I have heard if you extend the exhaust there is a need to increase the diameter to reduce back pressure. But I don't know at what length you need to up the diameter. I've only added another 60cm but it could be the bends creating additional back pressure. Guess I'll find out when I crank her up this weekend. The exhaust was the most difficult part of the boat installation. I too have removed the head unit to prevent battery discharge.
Well done Berko..great VIDS
You didnt say how to turn it off? When it's doing a cycle of priming the fuel line and it gets to the machine how do you stop it flooding the machine?
Yeah sorry about that, and i cant easily add it. It does involve just pressing the power button (same one you push to turn it on) and then wait for the shutdown routine to complete (takes a couple of minutes to make sure its cool)
_I run my power from the battery through a light switch to the power supply [ red ], which power up the LCD screen and heater unit. That way, I can cut power at any time, or like the summer season. _*_Only after it has run through it cool down period._*
nice one - this would allow you to easily turn it off - i've been lazy and continue to unplug the screen. Yes you are right about the cool down - this is very important. thanks for commenting.
@@berko79 : )
Please can you tell us how to simple turn the heater on and off manually without a timer?
Yeah its easy you just push the power button (between the up and down arrow). the odd bit is you need to hold it down for a little bit (maybe 1 full second) and then you'll see on flash on the screen.
@@berko79 Thanks so much, this is going to improve my camp are an experience no end!
so what is the point of changing the hertz pump rate.. it changes the fuel air ratio, cause it to run lean or rich, could carbon up your machine. How do you know what hertz rate for optimum running of it for a given fuel. like american truck diesel ?
My understanding of the way it works is as you adjust the hertz up, the fan speed will change, thus drawing more air into the intake to compensate for the extra fuel. I know some people have had some issues with carboning up, but I would guess this is more about the install (restriction on the intake or exhaust) or a faulty product.
i have a red stop sign next to my ok button,this is brand new and wont let me do anything
You can get a manual controller on eBay if you don't want the digital draining batteries
I put my heater on a switch. After it's done I just shut it off.
Yeah exactly - or just unplug the screen.
Same. I just shut off my battery..I have a solar panel charging it during the day.
I connect my new one today. But it just wouldn't fire up. Kept saying I had a error code 2 and something about over 12v. But it was only connected to a 12v battery. It then flooded and I couldnt get rid if the error code that kept stopping the start up. So it's back in its box stinking of diesel and going back to the dealer. Not sure il bother getting another one. Complete waste of a day
yeah no, not my controller. It does not have this screen. Newer style and this prime command is not available but there is the function yet its done differently
Yeah there is a few different ones which look similar. I think the new ones have less blades on the fan icon in the controller (3 rather than 6). Unfortunately most of the functions are different to what i cover in this vid.
My. Lcd display. Not. Turning. On. At all... Help
Check all the connections and that is got power. Otherwise I'd speak to the seller and try for a refund.
Funny mine only turns off if i give a quick push...If I hold it it does nothing .
My screen looks totally different when I first plug it in. It shows “P 12v” and does nothing when I press the two bottom buttons. There is also a red icon in the bottom left corner that looks like a circle ⭕️ with a minus symbol ➖ in the middle. This is the default display on mine and the buttons don’t really seem to do what others say they do.
I had someone else comment on my other video with this same thing. Unfortunately even through your controller looks the same as mine it is different and I believe may be a communication error. Did this controller come with your heater? If not i think it might not be compatible.... if it did it might be best to reach out to the seller?
I just hooked my desiel heater up today I got the same code p 12 with the red circle can you please let me know how you got the heater to work
@@greganglin9953 there is a setting for 12 or 24 volt in the advanced settings. wonder if that is it.
same here
I have the same controller see this one ua-cam.com/video/rgeZ4RYMs0U/v-deo.html&ab_channel=SB3BedfordBusStuff
Hello, on me heater cannot set timer. Only the start time can be set, shutdown time cannot be set. Can you help me?
Hi Roman, I made another video with a bit more detail on this. Hopefully this link will take you to the point where i explain setting the timers: ua-cam.com/video/XKzRlEuovDU/v-deo.html
@@berko79 thanks for the video but it didn't help mel, I don't have the option to set shutdown time in the settings menu.
hmm weird, i know there were a couple of these controllers which look very similar so maybe yours is slightly different.
@@berko79 I will have to order a new LCD controller
Ver y good review, I dont have a guide.
Cheers - I know lots of these come with no manual or one which is so poorly written its impossible to understand.
just what i need to know
Can a switch to added to the controller wiring rather than unplugging it each time?
Yeah - the easiest is a switch on the red main power wire. You just need to make sure you use one which is rated to the amps the heater pulls.
@@berko79 Would a standard wall switch for houses work? Aren't they rated to at least 10 amp (in Oz)?
@@mic03chael I think so - they do wire up a bit weird for simple DC if i remember correctly. Plenty of 12v switches around which are rated at 15 amp. If you have a house switch lying around - i'll do the job.
@@mic03chael Yes, that is what I am using, for mine. I just wrote that in my comment here.
Interesting, so after every use you disconnect the power line.
Yeah I simply disconnect the LCD controller. There is a plug right near the screen and I just take that off. Originally I did it because the screen was very bright at night in our caravan but I've since learnt the screen also fades if you leave it on.
It’s ‘aitch’, not ‘haitch’ 👍
I also discovered that I can use Google lens translate feature to read the Chinese.
You said “um “ 62 times !! Gets irritating after a while. Otherwise, a good effort at an informative video.
and this one is better than some of my earlier vids for umms. Anyway thanks for counting :)
@@berko79 I was trying to be constructive with my criticism, I’m glad you weren’t offended !
To be honest, I got half way through and was going to stop the video then I decided to start again and do a count.
I’ve just bought a heater with no instructions so I was interested in what you had to say.
PS, the count may be + or - a couple of “umms” but it was up there !😉👍🏼. Keep up the good work. Regards, Ken.
U must have xray vision