Non Electric Block Heaters

[CareyWeber]

This was on the old board, but as is is most useful to us dieselers.

Fleetguard made some propane heaters, and another company by the name hilton I think did to. I have the fleetguard numbers at home I'll post them later.

I found the Hilton info, but its at home.

The best thing is Espar and Webasto their systems have a programable controller that you can set to come on at different times.

www.espar.com

www.webasto-us.com


Here are some Fleetguard propane engine heater part #:

820-5000 5000BTUs about 1450watts
820-5043 10,000BTUs about 2900watts

 

[John Donnelly]

Applause!!!

Carey,

Excellent stuff. Get the data on here ASAP!

Diesel Scout Project just got it's engine heater!!!

I had an Eberspacher heater in a VW a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.... thing was wonderful.

Ran on Gasoline....but I was a sinner then

Keep on Dieselin',

John

 

[Jeff Eggemeyer]

Pretty cool/hot little units from espar.com, just wonder what the prices are for those. So I sent an email to them to find out. $1100-1200 for the other ones are definately out of my price range.

Anyone know of a 12V engine warmer?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[John Donnelly]

Jeff,

Did they quote you in U.S. dollars? Both companies are "out of the country".

I am leaning towards the Webasto units.

Dieselin',

John

 

[Jeff Eggemeyer]

Sorry about that John. I was wrong in the prices. As copied and pasted from their web page. The $1569 and the $1649 prices are the "sale" prices. I don't have a diesel, but a nice warm truck shortly after starting it would be nice. It was -2 here in St. Louis last night.

Jeff

http://www.webasto-us.com/2601.html

Save... BlueHeat™
Engine Heater Special
Offer


Digital Timer $1,849 $1,569



Remote Activation $1,949 $1,649






*All prices quoted in U.S. Dollars and include installation at a Webasto® Authorized Installation Facility.

 

[CareyWeber]

The Espar timer IIRC can to programed for a week.

The Webasco sounded like a daily thing.

JC Whitney use to sell the Fleet Guard Unit (no timer) IIRC $ were about $300.00. You supply the tankand supply hose.

 

[CareyWeber]

I don't have a diesel, but a nice warm truck shortly after starting it would be nice. It was -2 here in St. Louis last night.

Jeff
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Jeff for the cost the soft plug heaters are the best if you have a current bush to use.

 

[CareyWeber]

Here is the Hilton Industries contact info that I have.
218-624-3364
hilton@cpinternet.com

PO Box 304
Esko, MN 55733-0304

http://www.cpinternet.com/~hilton/

 

[CareyWeber]

This site has Espar kits @ a good price.

http://www.lubespecialist.com/

 

[Matt O'Bryan]

Originally posted by CareyWeber
Here is the Hilton Industries contact info that I have.
218-624-3364
hilton@cpinternet.com

PO Box 304
Esko, MN 55733-0304

http://www.cpinternet.com/~hilton/

I've seen the Hilton heaters in action. I always thought it was an extra hassle having to deal with 2 fuels. OTOH, if you are already running propane...

Matt