Choosing a heater for diesel fuel

Is it getting cold outside, but the heating hasn’t been turned on yet? Or maybe you need to quickly and efficiently heat your country house or garage? Then you simply cannot do without a heater with diesel fuel. For a home, perhaps, such a device will not be enough. But for a greenhouse, garage or small summer cottage - just right. A diesel-fueled appliance has many advantages. Simple, economical and small in size, it will serve you well in the cold season.

Varieties of heaters

There are two completely different types of devices, depending on the principle of operation. All such units can be divided into direct and indirect devices.

In the first case, the design is maximally simplified. There are no additional filters or air vents in it. This leads to the fact that the waste products of combustion go directly into the room. Such units are prohibited for use in residential areas. Such devices can only be used in industrial areas or for temporary work at low temperatures.

In the second case, a chimney is provided in the design, which additionally cleans the air from combustion products. In addition, such units have an additional filtration system. These self-contained heaters can be used in closed living areas.

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Diesel infrared heater

Such devices are most often used when it is necessary to quickly get heat where there are drafts. Its principle of operation is similar to exposure to direct sunlight. An infrared heat boiler does not heat the air, but the objects around it. When heated, objects give up the received heat to the air and it also gradually warms up.

Heaters of this type are installed on open terraces, winter verandas of cafes and restaurants. Infrared heaters differ from conventional diesel heaters by the presence of a radiator and a heat reflector. Diesel infrared stoves do not need a smoke evacuation system. They are very efficient and cost effective.

Their only drawback is the inability to quickly warm up a large room. But on the other hand, heat can be obtained quickly, literally a few seconds after turning on the device.

Air heat gun

This type of diesel heater is used when it is necessary to provide heating for a large area. Large volumes are quickly warmed up due to the powerful flow of warm air blown by the fan.

The body of the heat gun is made of durable metal. This helps to provide reliable protection against mechanical damage. The thermal energy obtained from the combustion of diesel fuel is used to heat a ceramic or metal element, which is blown by an air stream.

The heat in the room will be maintained as long as the appliance is in operation. If you turn off the heat gun, the air in the room will begin to cool quickly.Such a unit is very effective for large rooms, isolated from drafts and additional air flow.

Such diesel fuel heaters are perfect for summer cottages, but they cannot be called completely non-volatile. They still need electricity to work. With its help, the security system works: temperature, flame level and fuel consumption controllers. When used correctly, the devices are completely safe. In case of overheating, the device turns off automatically.

Kerosene heater

These devices are indispensable in extreme conditions. They are capable of operating only on kerosene and do not require an additional source of electricity. This is a great option in cases where there is no light in the house or there is no gas pipeline.

The kerosene heater is very popular among tourists. It is convenient to take it with you on a hike: to the mountains or fishing. With its help, you can not only heat the tent, but also prepare tea or fish soup.

The device is very similar to the device of a conventional kerosene lamp. Only instead of the protective glass, the torch shell and the safety grill are installed on top. From the flame of the burner, the shell heats up and begins to generate heat into the room. Since not only liquid kerosene is burned as a result of work, but also its vapors, the efficiency of such a device reaches 99%. This means that not a single drop of coolant will be wasted.

"Solyrogaz" and other wonderful ovens

This option is similar to the previous one in terms of how it works. The only difference is that in addition to kerosene, the device can also operate on conventional diesel fuel. It is significantly cheaper.

Has "Solyrogaz" and the disadvantage - increased weight and dimensions. Such a device weighs about 4 kg without refueling, and with a full tank of diesel fuel, the weight can reach 7 - 7.5 kg. Agree, carrying such an oven in a backpack is not very convenient. Therefore, "Solyrogaz" is more suitable for those who travel by car.

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Where are applied

Regardless of what type of fuel is used in heaters, all devices have one important advantage. They are able to work for quite a long time, without human participation and control.

As you can imagine, diesel heaters are a great help in a greenhouse or garage. With their help, you can effectively heat a warehouse or industrial premises. It is convenient to take portable non-volatile models with you to the forest or fishing. With their help, you can not only warm up the tent, but also quickly prepare hot food.

Infrared diesel heaters are successfully used on open verandas and work sites. And of course, with the help of such devices, you can effectively heat a summer cottage or a small country house.

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What is the fuel consumption

Each device has its own performance indicators. Nevertheless, in order to approximately calculate the fuel consumption, you can use the following example:

• when burning 1 liter of diesel fuel, 10 kWh of thermal energy is released;
• to heat 1 m2 of the room, you need to spend 100 watts.

This means that you need about 1 liter of fuel to heat a 100 m2 room.

These calculations can be called very rough. After all, it is additionally necessary to take into account many parameters:

• overboard temperature;
• the degree of thermal insulation of the walls;
• room volumes;
• the height of the ceilings;
• the presence of drafts and more.

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The best models that run on diesel and gasoline

Kroll Gk 40

An excellent option for heating industrial premises. The system contains a pneumatic fuel atomizer and reliable fuses. Warranty 24 months.

The model is quite powerful: the fuel tank capacity is 46 liters, the capacity is slightly more than 1000 m3 / h of heated air.

Optima DSPI-90

A great option for heating rooms up to 100 m2. During operation, there is no smell and noise, which are excellent indicators for installation in a residential area. Environmentally friendly, equipped with a sound warning system in case of an emergency. The device consumes a minimum of electricity, is equipped with a touch display and a remote control.

Caiman VaL6

Diesel infrared heater from a French manufacturer. Equipped with a fire safety system operating in 3 modes. Eliminates noise, smoke and odor during operation. Both diesel fuel and kerosene are suitable as fuel raw materials. Able to work for about 13 hours without user intervention. 3 year warranty.

"Solyrogaz"

A portable version from a Russian manufacturer. A variety of models allows you to select the device, taking into account individual parameters. The oven allows not only to warm up the room, but also to ensure fast cooking. When fully charged, the oven can operate up to 14 hours without interruption. For long-term work in a residential area, additional installation of a ventilation system is required.

The choice of a diesel heater for a home, summer house or industrial premises depends on many parameters. We hope that our explanations and recommendations will help you find the best option.

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