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Why use a diesel heater?

 Why use a diesel heater?



Diesel heaters can be a great and cost effective way to heat a small enclosed structure while venting the exhaust fumes outside of the building so no fumes or carbon monoxide build up occurs and the unit can be fully operated with minimal ventilation, but please always use the recommended up to date fire safety and health safety equipment to ensure the safety of you and your structure, such as fire extinguishers, alarms, and carbon monoxide alarms.


 

What fuel does a diesel heater use?

A diesel heater typically uses diesel fuel, although you may shop around and get various different results from people who have successfully run their diesel heaters using kerosene, and may also be some type of other fuel that has not been tested but I suggest sticking to plain old Diesel fuel. As of the time this article was written, I spend about $30 for every two weeks maximum heating a small truck bed style camper 24/7. 


 

Which diesel heater brand is the best?

 Well I cannot give specific advice for a proper brand comparison, what I can say and fully get behind is the brand I have been using without anything going wrong for the last 6 or so months, It honestly took a little time to work out the instructions,  but after a few Youtube videos they are basically all the same and I threw it all together and got it fully functional mounted and working within a short few hours. 



Which diesel heater brand is the most affordable?
 

 The brand I chose to go with is Vevor, I did some research and looked into brands people were buying on the Youtube, and across google pages posts, and went with my gut and purchased this brand and I have been very satisfied with the outcome and the entire project and a living on a minimal budget and saving money like I was not able to when I was paying high rent and mortgages.


 

Where can I find a Diesel heater at a good price?

I would highly suggest buying one through eBay, using my affiliate links take you right to the products and yes, I will earn a commission from the purchase, but at no added cost to you, this is just a nifty way to keep my blogs alive, and running so that I can put new information out monthly.  


 

Good luck and thanks you for reading! if you have any further questions feel free to leave a comment.

 



 

 
 

 

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