cheapest ebay diesel Heater - How to use the LCD controller and first startup

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4 жыл бұрын

Using the LCD controller: In this episode we show you what to look for when starting the controller heater for the first time. This is the usual LCD controller which you get with the cheap ebay style diesel heaters. (Get a controller like this here: amzn.to/34t6boN)
We show you how to:
- Change to temperature mode
- Prime the pump
- Set the clock
- Set timers

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@kriswestphal8366 2 жыл бұрын

2 years later and this vid is still helping others work these bloody things out. Like old mate said ☝️up the feed the instructions made no sense at all. Your a legend Berko

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Yeah and almost 100,000 views. I really would have put a bit more effort into it had i known how popular it would be!

@peterclancy3653 3 жыл бұрын

These heaters are great. I found that writing the instructions out in a manner that you understand and testing the instruction as you go will give a good insight into the operation of the heater. I have two of these heaters so I can alternate the installed heater while I service the worn one . A fault I had after I purchased the first one was the problem of having 2 magnets on the fan and the control unit was set for 1 magnet. This can be changed in the set up, ( I can't remember how but I did change it). The only service I have to do on these heaters is replace the brushes in the fan motor but they do have a long service life,( at least 4000hours). I view this as a service item and have purchased packets of brushes for less than ten dollars (Australian). The motors are easy to disassemble and the purchased brushes have to be shaped to fit their holders but it take about 30 minutes and a bit of soldering and all good. I did purchase a spare fan motor and most people would find the easier as the are fairly cheap and very easy to install. The units I have are the 8 Kw type and I would recommend these units as they are efficient, cheap to operate, cheap to buy and easy to service at intervals. I have no problems with carbon build up as I had with the Airtronic D2 units that I had before, ( I think this might be caused by the quality of the diesel rather than a fault with the unit)

@phaberest_ 3 жыл бұрын

Finally an explanation that I actually understand. A BIG thank you mate, you showed me exactly what I've been looking for for HOURS!

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment - makes me happy its helping people.

@lindasenne3149 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Finally some basic easy to understand steps to follow. I'm so grateful!

@acheeez 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, one of the better instruction videos, 100 times better than the instructions you get with the heater.

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad it helped

@Simplelife_seeker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!!!! I accidentally switched my screen to hertz vs temp…driving me crazy until I found your video. 🙌

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad it helped!

@douglundy5755 2 жыл бұрын

thank you thank you for the no nonsense info, no song and dance or telling what you will tell but just saying the info! Lovv this!

@UK-Blue 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I just fitted one. Letting the heatmate silicone cure for a few hours then will fire it up.

@gazzatop7378 Жыл бұрын

H” Heater Instruction: Tune Key Fob: Hold “ON BUTTON” and “DOWN ARROW” simultaneously until the letters “OC1” appear, then press the on button on the key fob and it should be linked. Turn the heater on/off by holding the corresponding button for 2 seconds. Please note: you can only link the key fob when the heater is turned off. Adjust Temperature And Fan Speed: the heater can be run on two separate modes. There’s a manual mode where you can run everything at constant speed. Or there’s a thermostat mode where you can have the heater regulate how fast everything runs depending on the current temperature. To switch between these 2 mode, hold the “SETTINGS” button. Priming The Pump: If your heater ever runs out of fuel, you may need to prime before the next use. This is easy but over priming could lead to damage. Try and avoid running out of fuel, but just remember that running out of fuel will not damage the heater as it knows when then fuel runs out and will safely shut itself down. Over priming can lead to a major soot up inside the heater and will results in thick white smoke coming out of the exhaust. In order to prime the pump, press and hold the “UP ARROW” and “DOWN ARROW” simultaneously and let go when you’d like to stop priming. Remember not to over prime, if your fuel line is only short, you’ll probably get away with just turning the heater on once or twice and it will prime itself safely. To set a time for the heater to turn on and/or off. Please follow these steps. 1. Set the how many minutes until the heater turns on. To do this hold the “OK” and “DOWN ARROW” at the same time until ##.#h appears. You will see the clock at the top of the screen flash with “ON”. This means you’re setting a countdown until the heater will turn itself on. 2. If it flashes with “ON”, set the number to how long until you want to wait until the heater will turn on. For example if it’s currently 10pm and you want the heater to turn on at 7am, set the number to 09:0h. (In 9 hours it will be 7am) How the numbers work are Hours:then the third number is decimal minutes, so each “1” represents 6 minuets. 2a. To navigate through the time, use the “UP ARROW” and “DOWN ARROW” to set the flashing number. Then press “ON BUTTON” to cycle to the next one. You will need to press “OK” once you have entered the time you want. 3. If you’re wanting to only set the timer for when it turns on, skip this step as this is how to set the heater to turn “OFF” automatically. Which isn’t used as often. Repeat step (1) but when the clock is flashing with “ON”, press the “SETTINGS” button and this will now flash with “OFF”. Now follow as before and set a countdown from when you want to heater to turn off. Just note that this setting is still set from what time it is now, so a number lower than the time you entered on the previous page won’t work. For example, if it’s currently 10pm and you want the heater to turn on FOR 1 HOUR at 7am - set the first page to 09:0h and set this page (the OFF page) to 10:0h. This means the heater will turn on in 9 hours for 1 hour. 1. Once you’ve entered these settings you still need to let the heater know you want it to turn itself on. So after saving the previous settings, from the home screen hold the “SETTINGS” and “UP ARROW” at the same time until a little clock appears next to the temperature. The clock should flash with ON. Just note: the countdown timer you entered in steps 2 and 3 will only start from when you press the “SETTINGS” and “UP ARROW”.

@502stingray Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed. Thanks, mate

@michaelculhane3058 3 жыл бұрын

Not too long not too short, success here, Thanks!

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@lindasenne3149 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video and easiest to understand. I'm dying with the Spongebob references! 😆

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

oh thanks Melinda for the kind feedback and glad you got the SpongeBob cuts haha 😁

@chrisradla 4 жыл бұрын

this was wonderful! instructions that came with this heater are impossible to comprehend

@konstruktus 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic help! Thank you

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

No worries happy to help.

@bx7993 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation sir thank you !

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome, Cheers for tuning in!

@philip.aocallaghan4602 2 жыл бұрын

Just purchased one of these, yes it is a great heater and started immediately once diesel was added. I purchased 8kw. because I have a large area to heat. It is definitely not 8kw. I purchased and paid for 8kw. but realistically it is 5kw... Just be mindful when buying, they do not have 8kw heaters ... despite paying a lot more cash.. you only get the 5kw.

@SimonLarkin-CSRecording 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful Thank you mate!!

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@tammyjilly 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent clear explanation of setting up the controller. It seems I have the countdown time then duration of operation time type of timer which I couldn’t fathom until finding this post. Seems an odd way of performing this timer function instead of separate on and off times.

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, you are right... its an odd way of going about the timers. Thanks for watching.

@wapostransport1949 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thanks a lot

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rustysummers3217 2 жыл бұрын

My heater came with a controller that (looks) just like berko's in this video BUT I see the connection harness (you know, where you plug the wire pigtail into the main wire harness) on mine is a SQUARE plug connection. I have looked at a LOT of the so called universal replacement LCD controllers being offered out there and they all seem to have what I would describe as a Triangle shape with rounded corners as the plug type. Wondering if anyone else can tell me if their heater came with a square type plugin for the LCD Display/controller? I ask mostly because the controller I have does NOT seem to be able to enter any fuel prime mode or change LCD Temperature readings from F° to C° . No ability to access any "advanced menu options" by entering some 4 digit code like berco tell of either. Can't enter any "TIME" info/numbers like berko shows here in his video either. So obviously I cannot enter a On time or OFF time either. I was really looking forward to learning & messing with all these (Advanced features) but am wondering if maybe there are (OLD STYLE) controllers with a square plug that don't do all this stuff berko's doing? I have tried pressing all conceivable combinations of OK Button/Gear Icon button , Up & Down arrows... NO JOY Anyone know??

@cyrilmoussoki3193 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@CmteGrana 3 күн бұрын

Please, how to pair the digital remote to the controller?

@mistiflow 3 жыл бұрын

thanx! very userfull!

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Kergrist 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers m8 nice and clear

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

no worries at all, glad it helped

@gregoryschwarz2730 Жыл бұрын

Getting an H04 error as soon as I turn the screen on, first time trying to run the heater.

@colinthornton5851 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks tried testing mine today, hadn't primed it so it didn't run.

@71.racing Жыл бұрын

i have same one. but cant change much. when press settings and up arrow to change from hz to C not working, primer never worked as well with ok plus down arrow. can i reset it some how?

@berko79 Жыл бұрын

There are newer versions of this controller which look almost identical which have limited features. I suspect you may have one of these controllers. The easiest way to tell is to look at the number of blades on the fan icon (in the picture of the heater). The ones with less features have 3 blades. If you have one of those there is not much you can do unfortunately. Priming will have to be done by hitting on and waiting for the cycle to complete - and it might take 2 or 3 times to get the fuel to the heater.

@philophil1961 3 ай бұрын

Do you know, is possible to use heater only as fan? In summer, for air circulation and cooling. Thank you.

@berko79 3 ай бұрын

Not with the controllers that come with them. They will switch off automatically if they dont get hot. Something like afterburner might be able to just trigger the fan.

@blauwzakjecrack 3 жыл бұрын

go for settings ->time->timer01->timer->2->lock!! insert no 1688 here! and you can alter more settings like volts ! :)

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronald - I bypassed this just to keep this one simple. I do cover some of that in my controller swap vid. But you are right, plenty more to explore in the advanced menu.

@peterspence601 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to have a extension cable For example have heater in shed operated two meters away in kitchen

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

I think this should be fine - it would just be a matter of cut and extend the 3 wires to the controller. I haven't tried it but they are already pretty long and i don't foresee it being an issue especially for 2meters.

@Tractor010 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, How do you increase the brightness of the controller? Mine is so dull you can't see the RED numbers..... Cheers.

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

This is the biggest problem with these heaters/controllers. If you leave them plugged in they fade. If you are good with electronics you can replace the led's i think. Otherwise a new controller is the only real option.

@stoneledgetinyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question, since you seem pretty knowledgeable - my controller has a red circle with a horizontal line in the middle like a "Do not enter" sign. What does that mean? all my wire connections seem good but I can't access the advanced menu Thanks

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

The controller looks like the one in this video? If so where on the screen does it display? I know there is one which looks a bit like that when you have wiring issues and I have seen some people who swap controllers (like from a manual to LCD) get that error. Are you using the controller which came with the heater?

@stoneledgetinyhouse 4 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 I tried to run the black controller 1st It has that circle in the bottom left corner I believe may be a communication error. I bought the blue one & it actually says E 07 so... maybe the main processor board on the heater?

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

@@stoneledgetinyhouse Could be i've heard of a few people having to return their heaters because of that. It could be setup to be 24v too - but you need to be able to access the advanced menu to change that which you said you couldnt. Maybe also just check the wire connections and any wires you can see inside the unit (make sure none are loose).

@Houseplants_with_Hannah 3 жыл бұрын

Hi once primed the pump the heater is still not turning on, any advice?!

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Do you get any error messages? do the lights display like mine? Low voltage is a common one. While the glow plug is on the heater draws a lot of current - sometimes this can be too much for the battery. Make sure your battery is fully charged or even better the engine is on if its a campervan.

@kellygreene3402 2 жыл бұрын

Be nice if someone would demonstrate how to switch between 12 and 24 volts and how to get into the admin settings...

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

Check out my video on swapping the controllers (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itdhaa2d1Ni4cZ8.html) I start to show the advanced menu at 2 min 30 sec in and i show the 12v option at 3.15. Hope it works, i've heard stories that this often doesn't work as the boards are voltage specific?

@penelope882 4 жыл бұрын

hi wondering if you could video and walk us thru turning the controller off......thanks p

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Penelope, its pretty easy - you just hold the power (middle button on the right) for a couple of seconds and it starts the shutdown routine. Cheers, Richard

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

Just added another video and included this :)

@fredvanremmerden6650 3 жыл бұрын

Is only have a start time and no stop time in the timer. Is that correct. And i can set the time tot 99.99 ?????

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

I believe there are some heaters which just have a delay on when it will start... so this would be how long until the unit turns on in hours and minutes.

@jimhickman5537 4 жыл бұрын

Not deal breaker, but any shifting from degC to degF?

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

Good question, someone else asked me that elsewhere. Answer is unfortunately not, it seems like an obvious feature it works have but there is no option to change to Fahrenheit.

@patraewil Жыл бұрын

How do I get the lcd screen to light up?

@berko79 Жыл бұрын

it should light up as soon as you plug it in. Turning it off is the tricky bit, you have to unplug it. Maybe double check you have power to the heater?

@timothyortiz2222 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't have to prime mine. When you pull off the fuel inlet. Pressure and gravity shoot fuel out.

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

That will work too :)

@pamph96 2 жыл бұрын

my controller seems to be the exact same model as this one (it looks identical), but for some reason it only lets me set 2 timers. After i set the first time of timer 1, it goes straight to timer 2, instead of allowing me to select an end time. I've played around with it as I don't understand how it's working the time out. If i set it for 7am (like in this video) it doesn't come on. But if i set the start time as 00:05, it will come on 5 minutes later, but then if i work out the amount of time until 7am, and input that, it still doesn't come on. And then to confuse things more, it comes on randomly sometimes in the middle of the day when i'm not there!! Does anyone know what is going in? I've reached out to the company that sold me it, but they just sent me the manual and didn't understand what i meant

@zoebinning1820 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have exactly the same thing with mine!

@88s10Durango Жыл бұрын

I just bought the Vevor 5KW , how do I find the Pin # ? thanks

@berko79 Жыл бұрын

The pin for the advanced settings is usually 1688. My advice is to write down what you are about to change in case you need to revert it back

@88s10Durango Жыл бұрын

@@berko79 Thanks for your help :)

@unshackledsailing950 3 жыл бұрын

so what does the pump Hz setting actually do and what should be set to? If its set to a high frequency does it just make it burn hotter and use more fuel?

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

The Hz number is how many pulses the pump is doing per second. The larger this number the more the fuel pump is pumping. Increasing this number also increases the fan speed and as a result the heat the heater puts out.

@unshackledsailing950 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 thank you!

@goranvuletic8873 3 жыл бұрын

I use the pump Hz setting to adjust a fixed heat I want it to blow out, because the temp setting is unreliable. I estimate what Hz suits me. Also, I went to the 1688 settings to adjust the minimum fan speed in order to prevent sooting and to provide better heat distribution across the vehicle. By the way, my 2KW heater easily starts up at 11-12 volts. Maybe I am just lucky.

@SuperChriscunningham 3 жыл бұрын

An it be set to come on and off at a preset temperature?

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

No unfortunately not with he controller that comes with them. I believe there is a product called afterburner which allows you to do this.

@georgeharris7856 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Helpful video thanks. Anyone figure out how to pair the remote control?

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

You just press OK and up arrow for about 2 secs until it says HFA with a "-" flashing next to it. You then just hit on or off on the remote and you'll see like a mobile phone signal icon pop up on the controller which means its paired. Fingers crossed it works, i've heard some stories about them being shipped with incompatible remotes.

@georgeharris7856 2 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 Thanks. I'll give it a try.

@markrobinson8575 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I fitted one to a t5 transporter the only way i can get it to start Is to run the engine as to kick start it because the leisure battery dosnt seem to be strong enough to get it started, could this be a wire thickness issue?

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, Cable thickness is important especially for long runs. The longer the run the thicker the cable you need. Most of the quotes on wires are for reasonably short runs. Does your heater start when the van is on (battery charging)? Usually having the engine of the van running will spike the voltage enough to start the heater. Once the glow plug cycle is complete (glow plug icon goes out) you will be fine as the draw is minimal. The only other thing i can think of is that maybe your unit is set to 24v?

@markrobinson8575 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 yes that’s exactly what’s happening, without the voltage spike from the engine running I wouldn’t be able to start it. I just assumed I’d be able to run it without starting the engine?

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, These use just over 10 amps for the first couple of minutes to heat the glow plug. I'd be surprised if your leisure battery couldn't supply that. I really think it is the size of the cable like you first said.

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to think how to easily test this. If you have a multimeter you can check the voltage at the battery on initial sartup. You can also check the voltage at the heater on startup. I bet you will see the voltage at the heater end is much lower.

@Johnkels100 4 жыл бұрын

Are these units a univeral fit I would like to use on on a Autotherm unit

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

I doubt it - they apparently dont even fit some other diesel heaters which look the same

@Johnkels100 4 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 OK thanks

@grannyvlogs7978 4 жыл бұрын

I bought this LCD to fit on my eberspacher D, 2 I can't find a video to show where the LCD electric plug fits. Could you please tell me. Tank you

@jonnytacooutdoors Жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t do anything when I press ok and down?! Trying to prime it. So frustrating

@berko79 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm its possible you have a slightly different controller. Just check if yours has the same number of blades on the fan icon. I know some have 3 that light up and those heaters do not have the priming function unfortunately.

@jonnytacooutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@berko79 I just turn mine on and it seems to prime itself and I can adjust the fan and temperature

@berko79 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnytacooutdoors Yeah no priming function is not the end of the world, you just need to run it a couple of cycles before it will heat. All good, hope your Chinese Diesel heater is all good now :)

@jonnytacooutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@berko79 thanks for the info

@shaunjmccloy3244 4 жыл бұрын

how do you know when ists ready to fire up when you pump fuel?

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

I went under the van while priming, you can see the fuel moving along the lines. Once it's at the heater it's ready to start up.

@grannyvlogs7978 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me where you connect the three wires from the LCD

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

@@grannyvlogs7978 Missed this comment earlier. The 3 wires from the LCD go into a plug the same shape on the main loom near the heater itself. If i recall correctly there is quite a long run of wires before the plug.

@jamiemurphy3404 4 жыл бұрын

Does it need a fully charged battery to fire ip

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, best to have a fully charged battery. The initial startup (glow plug) uses just under 15 amps. Make sur eyou have fuel all the way to your heater by priming the pump before trying the first start up.

@koenlenoir2871 2 жыл бұрын

The fan of the heater in my Van continues to run continuously after use. I can't get it to stop unless I remove the fuse. What is the cause? How can I fix this?

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it does have a shutdown routine which should keep the fan on until the heat bars on the display drop to a safe level. Somtimes this might take up to about 5 minutes. Is it lasting longer than this?

@darrenwhyman4539 2 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 even if you haven’t used mine, put the fuse in and the fan constantly runs, hot or cold, it worked perfect twice, now I have had to just pull the fuse as it drains the leisure battery eventually with the fan running all the time. No matter if switched on or off.

@alexkalsatos5555 3 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation thanks. I got me one exact same controller but I'm having issues with settings the timer for the heater to start on it's own, any help is appreciated. Many Thanks

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the new controller (blue style) vid i put up Alex as i think this will show you how yours works. There seem to have 2 types of timers. It sounds like yours is like the blue style one. On that controller timer 1 is the countdown to when it starts, timer 2 is the length it stays on.

@alexkalsatos5555 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your goodness

@lukestephenson5955 3 жыл бұрын

Our heater is priming and the heat bar chart isnt rising at all on the screen and gives us a E-10 error code and blows cold air constantly. Please help loosing the will to live.

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, Did you confirm that the unit has fuel to it - by this i mean look at the lines and make sure it has made its way to the unit? E-10 i think means you have had multiple errors. Might be worth disconnecting it from the battery for a bit and reconnecting. The 2 most common issues I hear about is not priming (no fuel to the heater) and low voltage (people using thin cables which have a large voltage drop).

@lukestephenson5955 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 hi thank you I'll take a look at these points

@ZerHour 3 жыл бұрын

Is this different procedure to the newer LCD ?

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

If you controller looks like this one and is a new version I believe this should be pretty much the same except for the timers - I've had people comment that they only have one time you can set for the timer rather than an on and a off.

@ZerHour 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 ok thanks for the info I think on mine you press both arrows to prime ,1 other point setting the clock etc ,can this be done with the heater running i can not find the clock or timers menu , looked at numerous videos non mention it ?

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

oh ok, maybe they have another version which uses the arrows to prime... haven't heard of that. With mine you are able set clock/timers when its running I'm pretty sure. Do you have a button which looks like a gear or the OK button - those seem to be the buttons most controllers use for cycling through the options.

@ZerHour 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 yes it has gears icon top left ,ok bottom left , only saw a timer wen I first powered it up by fuse but did not set any clock etc. Just to update mine is the newer one (not the blue one ) looks similar but the display is more detailed ,the only info I found online was 1 person who mentioned like me unable to find any clock setting ,the new one has no battery icon ,it displays the volts in digits ,be good if someone did a review on the newer type .

@jamesstafford9067 Жыл бұрын

How do you swich from Celcius to Fahrenheit

@TmanMetal 6 ай бұрын

Is it normal when you start heater for the first time from new theres like a burning smell coming from it an hour later still. It's not really bad, but it's there. Thanks

@berko79 6 ай бұрын

Oh yes that's normal. I should have mentioned that in the video. I freaked out too with the odd burning smell. Don't worry 2nd or third time you use it is completely gone

@TmanMetal 6 ай бұрын

@berko79 Many thanks for that buddy. Yes, it's already away. Im very impressed with it so far. 👌👍

@TmanMetal 6 ай бұрын

@berko79 Hello again. I have an error E 2 coming up with flashing battery on heater LCD screen

@berko79 6 ай бұрын

@@TmanMetal oh wow I've never had that one. It's apparently overvoltage or no flame. Is your power source or battery higher than 14v? Otherwise no flame can mean you need to bleed air or the lines(prime the pump again) and might mean you have a air leak in your fuel lines.

@TmanMetal 6 ай бұрын

@berko79 Ive it sorted ok thanks buddy. It was all down to a live wire being not thick enough core which messed with the voltage. All running fine again pheeew. ❤️👌👍

@compasstrans 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. My heater heats too much. When i set it for 25c it heats up to 33c. It blows slowly, but hot air. It never goes down. Is something wrong or it's the way they work? Thanks.

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I am finding the trigger to lower the output is a bit funny. Often i have to manually lower the temperature to trigger it to slow down. This is the only real issue (besides the controller always having to be on) which I've got with the heater.

@ronkennedy8676 4 жыл бұрын

I think ours is reasonably accurate but I also imagine it reads the temp when it is. As you know hot air rises so for example if you've got it in the closed cutlery draw (cos you haven't worked out where best to put it yet) like we did for a start well I reckon it was hearing the living area up more because of the restricted air in the drawer

@ronkennedy8676 4 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 yes that's an issue for us too so I plan to put an on/of switch in the power lead. That'll fix the blighter

@rustysummers3217 2 жыл бұрын

@@ronkennedy8676 Just remember to always let the unit go through it's cool down cycle before you turn your switch off. I bet you already know that! LOL Just for others that might read this.

@paddycaseygsxr 3 жыл бұрын

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@mazman8343 3 жыл бұрын

Hi friend when I press the ok button the room temp comes up when I press twice is coming up p_55

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

I believe this is the same as mine. p_55 is the hz of the pump. To change it to set the temp rather than the hz you need to push the top 2 buttons at the same time - this can be tricky and you might need to press the up slightly before the geared wheel button.

@mazman8343 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 thanks friend

@mazman8343 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 can i use ac power to run it

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you sure can, but you will need an ac to dc converter. The heater will draw about 15amp max so you will need one capable of that.

@mazman8343 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 would you have any idea what one I could get friend

@martina4226 2 жыл бұрын

no mention of the swicth off/shutdown proceedure which should be included to avoid burning out control gear!!!

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

yes agree. The shutdown is particularly important as it makes sure the heater is cool enough to turn off. Lots of people do not wait for the procedure to complete before cutting the power to the heater.

@yeshua2dw 2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that can't get my remote control to work it says wait a minute pairing and it never pairs

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, there have been a few others who have had this issue. I'm not sure if there is any way to fix it or if it requires a new remote. Hopefully someone else will comment to help out.

@dabarsaune 3 жыл бұрын

Can this work on 24v?

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

You need to buy a specific 24v unit i believe. The controllers are compatible with both but the main board in the heater is specific to the voltage

@dabarsaune 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 thank you

@peterdorizas3323 3 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 how do change from 12v to 24v on controller ?

@aidanthomson6022 3 жыл бұрын

thank you i was reedy to send it back why dont you right a manual for those Chinese

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. You are right, the manual they provide with these heaters (if you get one) is completely useless.

@rustysummers3217 2 жыл бұрын

@@berko79 I think it would be difficult to write a manual because there are so many different variations of controllers. Having said that, You would thing these company's in China building (and selling) these would have the ability to get an English speaking China man or woman to write out the manual! It's a bit ridiculous to build such cool (or hot if you prefer) little units & not be able to put together a readable/understandable instruction manual for them. Hey berko79, I am writing a lot of posts tonight & questions I hope you get some notifications of and will try to answer me about. Would really love to know if you have any knowledge of any wire jumping that might get these heaters to fire up if the LCD Controller craps out or the wires break loose? Maybe it's just not something they can do BUT I would kinda like to be prepared for it should it happen. I would think (most) of the operations are controlled by the board in the heater unit. IE: the cool down & start up cycles. Things like the wires to controllers can (usually) be jumped for emergency or testing purposes???????

@berko79 2 жыл бұрын

@@rustysummers3217 I'm not sure you are able to jump wires to get it to work. I believe they have some kind of communication protocol between the unit and controller so unfortunately its not as simple as grounding wires or anything.

@vanmasterflash7153 3 жыл бұрын

Mine won't even turn on. dnagit

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm weird. Does it have a fuse holder? if so does it have a fuse in it? otherwise it might be worth checking the voltage at the heater end of the plug with a multimeter to make sure you have got decent voltage there. Also could be a 24v unit?