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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on October 17, 2010, 05:22:53 pm

Title: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 17, 2010, 05:22:53 pm
Hi,who sells them in u.k....... or are they only available in the u.s.?

Thanks.
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: ian1972 on October 17, 2010, 05:27:14 pm
There off eBay and there from the us
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Nameless Drudge on October 17, 2010, 05:31:39 pm
And the general consensus from previous posts seem to be steer clear,they have their problems.
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 17, 2010, 05:40:24 pm
on acs forum theres a complete section on these ;D
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 17, 2010, 05:40:49 pm
Thanks,

what are the other options for hot water systems?
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Perfect Windows on October 17, 2010, 06:11:43 pm
I believe they are only on sale directly from the US because they are not CE marked, which is a requirement to sell them in the EU.

Vin
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on October 17, 2010, 07:07:15 pm
And the general consensus from previous posts seem to be steer clear,they have their problems.

Thats because whoever posted that thread didn't understand the easy workarounds.
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 17, 2010, 07:10:01 pm
people like nat jones n a few others r best
helping you out, they r the guys who av modified
them n av em woking properly advise my friend is free ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: steven ainger on October 17, 2010, 08:04:39 pm
And the general consensus from previous posts seem to be steer clear,they have their problems.

ive been using mine, every working day, for 2 yrs now,
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: rg1 on October 17, 2010, 09:38:12 pm
And the general consensus from previous posts seem to be steer clear,they have their problems.

ive been using mine, every working day, for 2 yrs now,

With or without modifications?
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 17, 2010, 11:01:21 pm
so  u.s or u.k
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Pureclean Essex Services on October 18, 2010, 09:28:14 am
There off eBay and there from the us

As you sell these i was just wondering,if the L5 is fitted inside of van,what happens with any fumes given off,i know the L10 has a flue and is around £80ish dearer,could this be a better & safer options,just a thought ???
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 18, 2010, 08:26:55 pm
Thanks guys  ;)

i think one of the problems with this is ...the boiler cuts out after around 15 mins.

cant believe they only sell them in the U.S.

There must be an alternative.
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 18, 2010, 08:28:09 pm
jus buy one all u do is pay vat on it when it lands
then get nat jones tell u ow to best work it simples  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 18, 2010, 08:31:38 pm
There off eBay and there from the us

As you sell these i was just wondering,if the L5 is fitted inside of van,what happens with any fumes given off,i know the L10 has a flue and is around £80ish dearer,could this be a better & safer options,just a thought ???


Think he said they from the U.S not..." us "    ;)
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on October 18, 2010, 08:34:05 pm
They cant be sold within the UK as they are not CE rated.

You can get a bypass for the cut-off as you can for the flow rate for the ignition.
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 18, 2010, 08:34:29 pm
But good question.... does anyone know about the flue or fumes on the L5 ?
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 18, 2010, 08:36:58 pm
fit it to yr back door leave door open that will
let the gases out  ;D ;D
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 18, 2010, 08:40:47 pm
And blow the flames out  ;D
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 18, 2010, 08:42:18 pm
not a chance my m8 ad one was ok m8
ste m is selling one buy that one no vat lol ;) ;)
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 18, 2010, 08:43:59 pm
Is he, ?who is he
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 18, 2010, 08:53:33 pm
ste m on ere st helens lad ;D ;D
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Nathanael Jones on October 18, 2010, 08:54:06 pm
The L5 is not CE marked, and you will need to check with your insurance about carrying gas & using a gas appliance in your van.

Personally I prefer fitting the heater inside the van, as fitted on the back door means it'll get shaken about the place every time you open & close the door,.. also its exposed to the weather & the flame could blow out.

My heater is fitted in the van with a flue fitted to vent the fumes through the van roof. I've also 3 other roof vents to let fresh air in AND holes in the van floor to allow any leaking gas to escape (gas is heavier than air).

You can get an ignition kit from the US distributors of the L5 with the 17 minute cutout disabled. I'd highly recommend it if you do go the L5 route.

Peter Fogwill has a CE marked unit which according to him is far superior (I'll reserve judgement till I hear some impartial reviews) which comes with a venting kit etc. It should be on sale very soon.
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 18, 2010, 08:57:26 pm
thanks for yr post nat as ever v/helpful  ;)
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 18, 2010, 08:59:47 pm
Yes Nat, thank you ,  ;)

I will second that.
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Ste M on October 18, 2010, 09:00:08 pm
not a chance my m8 ad one was ok m8
ste m is selling one buy that one no vat lol ;) ;)

cheers gav, ye buy mine for a good price an then see how you go from there, loads of people use them with the back door slighlty open, easy peasy lemon squeezzy then ;D
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Ste M on October 18, 2010, 09:00:55 pm
ste m on ere st helens lad ;D ;D

St Helens :o :o :o you cheeky git. im a scouser ;D
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 18, 2010, 09:01:28 pm
You selling one Ste ?
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 18, 2010, 09:05:17 pm
ste m on ere st helens lad ;D ;D

St Helens :o :o :o you cheeky git. im a scouser ;D
nearly sed liverpool lad 2 lol
 yes es selling one
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: Ste M on October 18, 2010, 09:06:45 pm
You selling one Ste ?

i am gaz, bought it of gac camms mate and never bothered to get the bits for it, according to nat the bits cost less than 100 and you need to get these for everyone you buy, i can pop over to acs forum and get the list if you want to buy mine. ive never used it but i believe they are a very good and cheap option of going hot and also the 17 minute cut out is also bypassable. contact me on cleanasawhistlewindows@hotmail.com if you want to chat away from here mate
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: geefree on October 18, 2010, 10:35:52 pm
Cheers mate,

contacted.
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: dr clean on October 20, 2010, 09:53:27 pm
just an idea gazza move abroad ;D
Title: Re: L5 heaters...u.k or america
Post by: ronnie paton on October 21, 2010, 09:56:25 pm
has i can see l5 heaters are a option for hot water and i think there is a system out there for 2k not fitted.

what other options are there?? i want hot water but dont want to pay brodex 4k+