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Redback
29th January 2012, 03:40 PM
We put this in today, replaced the old heater with it, works really well.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Baz:D
Tank
30th January 2012, 01:05 PM
Baz, I presume that it is LPG powered, my question is does it have an external flue, I was looking at a similar product and while it was running there was a decent bit of heat from the flue. The one I was looking at was meant to be hung up outdoors, how does your one get around this, Regards Frank.
weeds
30th January 2012, 01:25 PM
nice little unit and cheaper than i thought

i assume you have the 6L version? RedRock 6L Instant LPG Gas Water Heater (http://ausj.com.au/RedRock6L.htm)
Redback
30th January 2012, 01:54 PM
Baz, I presume that it is LPG powered, my question is does it have an external flue, I was looking at a similar product and while it was running there was a decent bit of heat from the flue. The one I was looking at was meant to be hung up outdoors, how does your one get around this, Regards Frank.

The flue is at the top and can be extended to go outside, but where it is, it has enough open space not to be a concern, the area is well ventilated even though it's inside.


nice little unit and cheaper than i thought

i assume you have the 6L version? RedRock 6L Instant LPG Gas Water Heater (http://ausj.com.au/RedRock6L.htm)

Yep that's the one, they really do work well and they keep a constant temp.
harlie
30th January 2012, 01:59 PM
Baz, how big is your water pump? Reason I ask – our boat has an instant heater rated a lot higher than this and it really struggles with the low flow from the pressure pump. Your new heater looks more suitable.
Redback
31st January 2012, 07:11 PM
Baz, how big is your water pump? Reason I ask – our boat has an instant heater rated a lot higher than this and it really struggles with the low flow from the pressure pump. Your new heater looks more suitable.

Hi Harlie our pump is relitively new as well, it's rated at 11l per minute flow, when I spoke to the guy about the heater he recommended that the pump be rate higher than the heater, this way you can adjust the flow without losing heat.

Our old heater was more suited to mains pressure.

Baz.
Hoges
31st January 2012, 10:28 PM
Just an observation: have you got grommets around the wires where they penetrate the steel walls? :angel:
Redback
1st February 2012, 08:15 AM
Just an observation: have you got grommets around the wires where they penetrate the steel walls? :angel:

Yes, all those wires have and silastic too, you do realise I have replaced one heater for another, with the previous heater being installed 5 yrs ago, it gets checked on a regular basis as the wires you speak of are for charging the camper battery and running power to the kitchen and water pump.

Baz.