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Title: L5 heater pics
Post by: East coast window cleaning Services on January 14, 2010, 09:17:25 pm
anyone got picks of there setups something im looking at for next winter
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on January 14, 2010, 09:57:58 pm
The beer crate has since been replaced with a 2 rung steplader,...  ;D

(http://www.acsforums.com/forum/public_html/yabbfiles/Attachments/28062009428.jpg)
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: Ta-ra on January 14, 2010, 11:54:18 pm
Where's the outlet for the heater dude?
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: kevin James on January 15, 2010, 06:43:25 am
(http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq175/fergielad/IMG_0962.jpg)

not quite so tidy & little concerned with proximity if l5 to petrol tank. Maybe more of an issue in the summer when more vapour.

Kevin
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on January 15, 2010, 08:29:32 am
Where's the outlet for the heater dude?
I've a roof vent fitted. :)
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: gewindows on January 15, 2010, 08:34:22 am
Bit posh Nat

(http://www.acsforums.com/forum/public_html/yabbfiles/Attachments/28062009428.jpg)

I think thats the best looking setup Ive seen, well done.

Tell me something though Nat, aren't you meant to have the gas stored in the van in a separate compartment?
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on January 15, 2010, 02:27:46 pm


Tell me something though Nat, aren't you meant to have the gas stored in the van in a separate compartment?

In the UK I'm told it might be a requirement,.. in Ireland I checked it out & was told it's fine, technically I don't even need the warning stickers!
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: matt on January 15, 2010, 02:30:25 pm


Tell me something though Nat, aren't you meant to have the gas stored in the van in a separate compartment?

isnt that just when its connected up and turned on when travelling

as loads of plumbers have them in the back of the vans
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: Rob.Hall on January 15, 2010, 02:33:32 pm
Good info and a seperate section for hot wfp on the mgwc forum site.
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: gewindows on January 15, 2010, 04:19:21 pm


Tell me something though Nat, aren't you meant to have the gas stored in the van in a separate compartment?

isnt that just when its connected up and turned on when travelling

as loads of plumbers have them in the back of the vans

Really?

Anyone confirm that?
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: ftp on January 15, 2010, 04:22:17 pm
Same with camper vans surely?

I used to have a VW years ago that had the gas cylinder under the cooker. Had to make sure it was turned off on ferries and when driving through tunnels. Things might have changed since then though.
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: matt on January 15, 2010, 04:23:42 pm


Tell me something though Nat, aren't you meant to have the gas stored in the van in a separate compartment?

isnt that just when its connected up and turned on when travelling

as loads of plumbers have them in the back of the vans

Really?

Anyone confirm that?

i thought it was discussed last year

look at any plumbers van, they just have them in the back of the van

Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: gewindows on January 15, 2010, 04:25:46 pm
Yes its true Matt, they do just have them stood their doing nothing, fixed perhaps for when theyre driving.


So whats this business about venting them L5s?
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: rg1 on January 15, 2010, 04:28:18 pm


Tell me something though Nat, aren't you meant to have the gas stored in the van in a separate compartment?

isnt that just when its connected up and turned on when travelling

as loads of plumbers have them in the back of the vans

Really?

Anyone confirm that?

 

Try this   http://www.bcga.co.uk/preview/publications/L12005.pdf

Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: matt on January 15, 2010, 04:28:56 pm



So whats this business about venting them L5s?

well they burn gas and the fumes need to go somewhere, thus need to be vented

though you would be fairly happy driving along with the fumes
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: gewindows on January 15, 2010, 04:32:54 pm
Is it a legal requirement though, I have the windows open 90% of the time.
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: jsm on January 15, 2010, 04:44:19 pm
looks like they ok to just be chucked in the back reading that pdf , its more geared up for lorry full's of the stuff -my dad was a hazard goods lorry driver and its the sort of this he would have to abide by.

if you go and pick one up from b-q , garden centre etc with the car you just stick it in the boot ... ;D



Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: DanielUK on January 15, 2010, 04:44:36 pm
Nathanael, is that a copper pipe on the hot output?  What connectors have you used?  
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: gewindows on January 15, 2010, 04:52:04 pm
http://www.practicalcaravan.com/legal/index.html

Quote
Carrying gas cylinders
Regulations relating to the use of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) in vehicles on the public highway require the gas to be shut off at the cylinder when no appliance is in use. While the vehicle is in motion, no gas appliance should be in use. Special restrictions apply in certain road tunnels, the Channel Tunnel and on ferries. DO check before setting off.
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on January 15, 2010, 05:27:25 pm
Nathanael, is that a copper pipe on the hot output?  What connectors have you used?  

Its a flexi hot pipe from B&Q,.. not essential by any means, but I had one in the shed so I decided to use it. After that short pipe its minibore all the way.
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: DanielUK on January 15, 2010, 05:46:16 pm
Its a flexi hot pipe from B&Q,..


OK, I went there today looking for a quick fix to get it set up over the weekend, but decided to save loads by ordering bits online!

For the water in, I was going to get a hozelock tap adapter and connector, but now I am wondering whether this would work instead:  Its a Shurflo 1/2 barbed wingnut straight fitting £2.22 (normally on out side of shurflo pump)
(http://www.cleaningspot.co.uk/acatalog/shurflobutterfly.jpg)

And for the gas,  the US regulator that came with the L5 has the correct fitting at the heater end of the hose, so did you just cut the black hose off and jubilee clip it onto the UK regulator?

Thanks
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: matt on January 15, 2010, 06:04:22 pm


And for the gas,  the US regulator that came with the L5 has the correct fitting at the heater end of the hose, so did you just cut the black hose off and jubilee clip it onto the UK regulator?

Thanks

thats what i would do, why buy more pipe
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: ccmids on January 15, 2010, 06:10:52 pm
nathanael do you always leave your hose like that
Title: Re: L5 heater pics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on January 15, 2010, 07:03:31 pm
nathanael do you always leave your hose like that

Normally a bit tidier,.. but yep, pole hose hanging off the brush is handy for me.