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vossy1
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   Old Thread  #30 19 Feb 2026 at 6.05pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #27
There's a good explanation of voltage/wattage used during operation in this video for those wondering...tho it's a noisy unit imo from what I've seen.

LINKY POOâ„¢ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZnZ_4fY4I
swiftycarp
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   Old Thread  #29 19 Feb 2026 at 5.49pm  0  Login    Register
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what diesel heaters has everyone been using then?
Any links?
audiguypaul
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   Old Thread  #28 18 Feb 2026 at 4.11pm  0  Login    Register
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This guy has done quite a good series on them, worth a watch if thinking of getting one

https://www.youtube.com/@johnmck1147/videos
Wayne
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   Old Thread  #27 18 Feb 2026 at 3.53pm  0  Login    Register
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You need a fair whack of electric to fire up the diesel heater then it’s minimal once it’s running I believe.

There great as my mate has one, the only downside is fair weather anglers are now out on the bank all winter so lakes that were pretty quiet in winter are now rammed all year round
braders1978
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   Old Thread  #24 17 Feb 2026 at 7.22pm  0  Login    Register
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Need electrical supply
Belch
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   Old Thread  #23 17 Feb 2026 at 5.50pm  0  Login    Register
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Not that I'm planning to fish winters (those days are over) but does anyone have a duffers guide to how these work as I'm being thick . . .do you need battery power as well as diesel power to heat or is this optional?
daneeyre
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   Old Thread  #22 15 Feb 2026 at 10.52pm  2  Login    Register
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Haven't used this model, I have the sunstar tb10 pro. Just have the heater and exhaust about a yard away from bivvy, exhaust pointing away, it comes with an extension for the controller so that goes into the bivvy along with the hose. I already use a 100ah li po battery in a bison battery box for all my electric needs on the bank so for me its just taking the heater as an extra. Power cable just feeds under the bivvy to the heater. I have a separate co2 monitor that just lives in the bivvy pocket. Never had a reading higher than 000 on the co2 moniter so happy with the setup so far. Not had an issue with it all getting wet as the controller is also in the bivvy pocket. Had my first carp of the year last week, a cracking 36lb mirror. After pics and everything popped the heater on lowest setting for 30 mins to dry off and warm back up. Bivvy with the door open was 18degrees, 3 degrees outside.
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #21 15 Feb 2026 at 1.29am  0  Login    Register
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djstrauss281
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   Old Thread  #20 14 Feb 2026 at 8.53pm  0  Login    Register
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Was looking at this


LF Bros N4

Says 12v at 10a and also 230v

Any reviews on them for reliability and noise. How far do people keep them from their tents and what do you do with them when it's raining?
JasonM
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   Old Thread  #19 14 Feb 2026 at 8.07pm  0  Login    Register
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As long as your power pack supports 12V @15amps

https://hcalory.com/products/l1-diesel-heater-station-se-8kw-12v-all-in-one-bluetooth
djstrauss281
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   Old Thread  #18 14 Feb 2026 at 7.50pm  0  Login    Register
Can someone recommend one that works off a power pack as well. Reading online they only draw about 30w so on a 1024wh battery pack you will get around 30 hours which is decent. Any recommendations would be appreciated
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #17 14 Feb 2026 at 6.52pm  1  Login    Register
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That's fair enough Andy, your place your rules

essesxandy
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   Old Thread  #16 14 Feb 2026 at 5.33pm  4  Login    Register
I don't allow these on my place due to not wanting diesel used in close proximity to the water. I know only small spills are likely, but I'm not happy to take the risk.
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #15 14 Feb 2026 at 2.27pm  0  Login    Register
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Great feed back, thank you
daneeyre
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   Old Thread  #14 14 Feb 2026 at 2.24pm  1  Login    Register
I've used a diesel heater this winter for the first time. It's been a game changer for me, i generally do 48 to 72hr sessions and it has been great. Instead of being locked into a sleeping bag just trying to stay warm i can be more proactive keeping the door open watching the water more and just being comfortable. There's no extra award for fishing cold. All the people saying they are loud obviously havent seen the modern silent ones, no noise is detectable at all after 10 yards and even then its just the noise of the quiet fan which blows the air. No noticeable air fumes.

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