The blow air heating in the bathroom of our Abbey spectrum 540 is dismal, There is a plinth to the right of the toilet bowl which runs for about 2 1/2 ft along the foot of the rear wall and i`m considering fitting a tube heater there, any comments. Pete
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A 2' tube heater would only be around 60watts, if that's ok, then i don't see a problem, connect it to a spur unit, fuse it at 2amp.
Peter, the problem with tubular heaters they get very hot so should have a guard of sorts and of course are not very efficient, however, if you keep the door closed they will help a little.
Know i`m worried. You say these heaters get very hot. Where I propose to install it, there will be carpet underneath it and it will be very close to the rear wall. Pete
Pete,
Turn the blown air on and if it gets too hot in the lounge again then just strip off !! LoL.
Jim
Turn the blown air on and if it gets too hot in the lounge again then just strip off !! LoL.
Jim
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Hi Peter
Have you tried insulating the blown air heating ducting where it is exposed to cold air underneath the caravan?
I've seen posts about this problem on various forums and the consensus seems to be that exposure to outside temperature is a major factor where the ducting runs under the caravan doorway.
Have you tried insulating the blown air heating ducting where it is exposed to cold air underneath the caravan?
I've seen posts about this problem on various forums and the consensus seems to be that exposure to outside temperature is a major factor where the ducting runs under the caravan doorway.
Personally I don't think that the short length of ducting under the floor makes a lot of difference as it should be twin wall and the air travels quickly though it but people have further insulated it and been impressed with the result
Have you moved the lever on the back of the fire to send a greater volume of air to the rear
I installed a Carver Junior fan in the the rear ducting on one van to good effect
Our heating is much hotter on gas as it gives 50% more heat out
Have you moved the lever on the back of the fire to send a greater volume of air to the rear
I installed a Carver Junior fan in the the rear ducting on one van to good effect
Our heating is much hotter on gas as it gives 50% more heat out
......... have you checked the fan blades?
They are designed to be quiet running and are prone to blockages from dust and dirt.
I would not put a 240 mains appliance in the bathroom of a caravan but....
Check out the rules here........
http://diydata.com/electrics/bathroom_electrics/bathroom_electrics.php
They are designed to be quiet running and are prone to blockages from dust and dirt.
I would not put a 240 mains appliance in the bathroom of a caravan but....
Check out the rules here........
http://diydata.com/electrics/bathroom_electrics/bathroom_electrics.php
I`ve decided to insulate the air hose under the bed and i`ve disconected the piece of hose that goes from under the bed to the airing cupboard. That bit was a waste of time anyway.The fan is now biased towards the bathroom. There seems better airflow now, now all I need to do is to insulatate the air hose and maybe "bobs your uncle". By the way Jim you have very soft hands. Ahem, Pete
Pete,
I used the Armaflex 76 X 13 selfseal lagging.
Mine was 76mm bore because the pipe was exterior and had the waterproof outer pipe fitted and therefore increases the size.
Your pipe being inside the van will be 65mm O.D. and therefore 76mm will be too large. They do a 67mm ID in the non selfseal insulation. Part No. L376. @
I used the Armaflex 76 X 13 selfseal lagging.
Mine was 76mm bore because the pipe was exterior and had the waterproof outer pipe fitted and therefore increases the size.
Your pipe being inside the van will be 65mm O.D. and therefore 76mm will be too large. They do a 67mm ID in the non selfseal insulation. Part No. L376. @
If i understand correctly, your ducting is only used internally.
That being the case, insulating the ducting is a waste of time, any heat losses will be lost to the inside of the caravan.
I only use the heating on electric, and after several attempts to balance the air distribution, i gave it up as a bad job.
What we do is only use the fire on convection, never use the fan.
But in addition use a fan heater on 1kw, on its stat, we find this very efficient.
As mr watson states you need to use 3kw gas to get the best heat, apparently some fires allow both fuels. So you have 5kw on hand.
That being the case, insulating the ducting is a waste of time, any heat losses will be lost to the inside of the caravan.
I only use the heating on electric, and after several attempts to balance the air distribution, i gave it up as a bad job.
What we do is only use the fire on convection, never use the fan.
But in addition use a fan heater on 1kw, on its stat, we find this very efficient.
As mr watson states you need to use 3kw gas to get the best heat, apparently some fires allow both fuels. So you have 5kw on hand.
Hi Tony,
Can't see any reason why not as I have no connection with the company.
Got mine from : www.pipelagging.com
I used the self seal, a little more expensive but worth the extra to ensure a secure fix.
You will need to make some larger brackets to attach to the under floor. I made them from thin aluminium sheet from B&Q, cut this into 1" strips with tin snips or scissors will do. Form them by hand and used the self tapping screws from the existing brackets to attach to the underfloor.
Any queries just ask.
Jim
Can't see any reason why not as I have no connection with the company.
Got mine from : www.pipelagging.com
I used the self seal, a little more expensive but worth the extra to ensure a secure fix.
You will need to make some larger brackets to attach to the under floor. I made them from thin aluminium sheet from B&Q, cut this into 1" strips with tin snips or scissors will do. Form them by hand and used the self tapping screws from the existing brackets to attach to the underfloor.
Any queries just ask.
Jim
Lagged the air hose like you said and the heating is 100% in the bathroom. Thanks for the info James it works a treat. Pete
Pete,
In case you have not done it, it would be a good idea to punch a hole in the pipe under the bed in order to keep it slightly warm and aired.
Jim
In case you have not done it, it would be a good idea to punch a hole in the pipe under the bed in order to keep it slightly warm and aired.
Jim
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