If you have a motorhome or boat that already runs on diesel, going gasless and using the same fuel for air heating and hot water makes complete sense, as it allows everything to operate from a single main fuel tank. In caravans, going gasless also offers significant advantages. Diesel as a fuel provides several benefits, […]
Category: Hot Water
What brands of diesel hot water do you carry?
Dieselheat makes two different styles of hot water systems sold under two different brands. Dieselheat DH Hydronic and E-Solar. For information on differences between these systems, please check out What is the difference between DH Hydronic and E-Solar diesel hot water systems? Both these systems are built around the high-quality, German-made Eberspächer D5E diesel furnace. This furnace is […]
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Why is diesel hot water better than gas?
Diesel hot water systems offer several advantages over gas, beginning with the benefits of diesel as a fuel source and extending to the performance advantages of diesel hot water systems compared with gas-powered alternatives. Benefits of Diesel Fuel Compared to Gas In caravans and RVs, it makes practical sense to use your electrical system for […]
What is the difference between DH Hydronic and E-Solar diesel hot water systems?
What’s the Same Both the Dieselheat DH Hydronic and E-Solar systems are built around the high-quality, German-made Eberspächer D5E diesel furnace. This furnace provides 5kW of heat output and is one of the quietest and most advanced diesel hydronic furnaces currently available. Both systems can also support optional air heating and work very effectively as […]
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Can I install a diesel hot water system myself?
Installing a diesel hot water system is not significantly more complex than installing a diesel air heater. If you have basic technical skills and are comfortable with simple 12-volt wiring, installing an exhaust system, running a fuel line, and mounting the unit, you should be able to install a diesel hot water system. One of […]
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Why should you use a low flow shower head with diesel hot water?
When travelling in an RV or boat, or living in an off-grid home, water supply is often limited. Using a low-flow shower head is therefore an effective way to conserve water and fuel while still enjoying a comfortable shower and a usable flow rate from your hot water system. For context, a typical residential shower […]
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Is a diesel hot water system easy to use?
Diesel hot water systems are very easy to use. Dieselheat has developed its own controller, specifically designed for simplicity and ease of operation. The controller allows you to turn the hot water on and off with a single button, and to control air heating either manually using three preset fan speeds or automatically by setting […]
