8KW Diesel Heater

Name: 8KW Diesel Heater
Price: 109.99 GBP
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Portable Diesel Air Heater

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This 8KW diesel heater from HCALORY is a forced air unit built into a compact 5L toolbox case. It produces 27,300 BTU and uses between 0.12L and 0.36L of diesel an hour. It costs £109.99.

A silent fuel pump is fitted to cut the ticking sound. The Bluetooth app lets you change settings and set schedules from your phone. The heater adjusts for altitude on its own and has overheat and short-circuit protection.

Power comes from mains through the supplied AC/DC adapter or from 12V and 24V supplies. That suits vans, caravans, garages and cabins. A wireless remote with a CO alarm is sold separately. A 2-year limited warranty applies.

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Product Features

Silent fuel pump - Most diesel units tick every time the pump fires. This one uses a pump built to cut that noise at the source. Why does it matter? In a van or small cabin you sleep close to the heater. One buyer still heard slight ticking. Another heated a large garage with no pump noise. 28% better fuel efficiency - A heavy-duty aluminium body and a combustion algorithm cut diesel use by 28%. Consumption is 0.12-0.36L an hour. So how long does 5L last? Roughly 14 hours on the highest setting and up to 41 hours on the lowest. That means fewer refills on long trips. Automatic altitude mode - The control panel detects altitude in real time and adjusts the burn. The listing quotes a limit of 5000m in the bullet points and 5500m in the description. Why does it matter? Thin air at height can upset combustion. Here you make no manual changes when you drive over high ground.

Bluetooth app control - The HCALORY app lets you change settings, create schedules and watch performance from your phone. The unit also has temperature and gear settings, timed settings, automatic start and stop and a blowing mode. The maximum temperature setting is 28.8°C. You can warm a space before you reach it. AC/DC power compatibility - An AC/DC adapter is included. The title lists 230V/12V/24V so it runs from a household socket or a 12V or 24V vehicle supply. Why is that useful? You can test it in the garage at home then fit it in a camper. Check the voltage on the unit first. Built-in protection and warranty - Overheat and short-circuit protection are built in. An error code display helps you trace faults. One buyer did report a heating circuit error code on arrival. A 2-year limited warranty is included. A remote with a CO sensor is available separately for extra peace of mind.

FAQs

How much heat does the Toolbox Compact 2S give out?

It is rated at 8KW, which is 27,300 BTU. That is a lot of heat for a van or motorhome. A van is a small space, so you will usually run it on a low or medium setting. A large garage is a bigger job. One reviewer used it in a large garage and said it heated up fast. The listing gives no room size, so check your space against the rating.

How long will 5L of diesel last?

The listed fuel use is 0.12 to 0.36 litres an hour. Divide 5L by those figures and you get about 41 hours on the lowest setting. On the highest it is about 14 hours. These are calculated figures rather than tested ones. Running it at full power all night will use a good share of the tank. Running it low will stretch the fuel much further.

Is it really silent?

No diesel heater is completely silent. This one has a silent fuel pump designed to remove the ticking sound and the listing claims zero ticking. One reviewer agreed and said there was no pump noise. Another said it is very quiet but still has a slight tick. For sleeping in a van that is a quiet result. Do not expect it to be inaudible.

Does it work on a UK household socket?

The heater comes with an AC/DC adapter for mains power. The listing is confusing about the voltage though. The title says 230V and the description says 110V. UK mains is 230V. Ask the seller to confirm the adapter rating before you use it. The heater also runs on 12V or 24V vehicle power, so you have a second way to power it.

Can I use it at high altitude?

Yes. It senses altitude in real time and adjusts how it burns fuel. You do not set this yourself. The listing gives two limits. The bullet points say 5000m and the description says 5500m. Both are far above anywhere in the UK. Ben Nevis is 1,345m. If you plan to travel high in the Alps or beyond, confirm the exact limit before you buy.

Can I control it from my phone?

Yes. It uses Bluetooth and the HCALORY app. You can change the settings and set schedules from your phone. You can also check how the heater is running. Bluetooth has a short range of roughly one room or the length of a van. It is not a remote link over the internet. A bonus reported by one owner is that the app is simple to use.

What safety features does it have?

It has overheat protection and short-circuit protection built in. It also shows error codes on the display so you can see what has gone wrong. The listing shows three of these codes in its images. A wireless remote with a CO alarm is sold separately. If you plan to sleep with the heater running in a small space, a CO alarm is worth having. Fit the exhaust and ducting properly as well.

What if it does not work or I need to return it?

The product has a 2-year limited warranty. Amazon.co.uk also offers a 30-day right of return on many products. One reviewer reported an error code for the heating circuit and said the return label could not be read. If you have a problem, contact the seller LuneGuk early and keep your order details. Of the 23 ratings 10% were one star. Most owners reported that it works well.

8KW Diesel Heater Specs

8KW diesel heater Specs

# HCALORY 8KW Toolbox Compact 2S Diesel Air Heater I had no web access in this session. Everything below comes from the listing data you supplied. I did not check it against HCALORY's own site. ## Overview The HCALORY Toolbox Compact 2S (part number TC2S) is a portable diesel air heater with an 8 kW output (27,300 BTU). It is an all-in-one unit with a 5 L fuel tank built into a toolbox-style case. The case has carry handles and a safe-raise platform. It also has space for storage and a control panel and cord. It is black and the listing says it suits indoor and outdoor use. It is sold as a single unit and the listed uses are camping, RV and van conversions, garages and workshops, cabins and off-grid heating, winter fishing trips, emergency backup heating and mobile living spaces. It uses forced air heating. The listing gives fuel use as 0.12 to 0.36 L per hour. HCALORY says the heavy-duty aluminium body and combustion algorithm give 28% better fuel efficiency. The listing also says one reviewer ran it on kerosene without trouble. ## Power supply The listing gives two different mains voltages. The title says 230V/12/24V and the description says 110V/12V/24V. UK household mains is 230V. The heater comes with an AC/DC adapter so it can run from a household socket or from an RV power source. The listing says 12V operation is reliable at home, on the road or off-grid. A 5 ft extension cord (about 152 cm) is listed in the comparison chart. The hot air outlet duct is 75 mm wide. ## Noise The unit has a silent fuel pump. The listing says this removes ticking noise at the source and that airflow management keeps the heater quiet overnight. One reviewer says there is still a slight tick from the pump. Another says there is no pump noise. ## Altitude mode The control panel detects altitude and adjusts performance automatically. No manual adjustment is needed. The listing gives the upper limit as 5000 m in the bullet points and 5500 m in the description. It does not say which is correct. ## Controls and safety The heater works with the HCALORY app over Bluetooth. The app lets you change settings and create schedules. You can also monitor performance from your phone. The unit has these functions: - temperature and gear settings - several timed settings - automatic start and stop - a blowing mode - an error code display Overheat protection and short-circuit protection are built in. The maximum temperature setting is 28.8 °C. A wireless remote with a CO alarm and temperature sensing is sold separately. ## Variants and extras The listing offers two size options: Toolbox Compact 2S and Toolbox 2s. HCALORY's comparison chart lists two larger 8 kW toolbox heaters with 7.5 L and 6 L tanks. They are the Toolbox Max and Toolbox 2S Plus, but the chart does not say which has which tank. Both have the same fuel use range. HCALORY also sells the Blazecore diesel heater. The listing offers duct and exhaust pipe accessories to buy with the heater. It lists an energy label product sheet (AA++G) and a 2-year limited warranty. ## Customer feedback Reviewers mention good build quality and easy setup. Some say it heats a large garage quickly and uses little fuel. One reviewer says it showed a heating circuit error code and did not work. Their return was refused because the label could not be read.

Brand	HCALORY
Manufacturer	HCALORY
Model	Toolbox Compact 2S
Part number	TC2S
Number of items	1
Colour	Black
Form factor	Mat
Indoor or outdoor use	Indoor and outdoor
Power source	Diesel
Fuel type	Diesel
Heating method	Forced air
Heat output	8 kW (27,300 BTU)
Fuel tank capacity	5 L
Fuel consumption	0.12 to 0.36 L per hour
Fuel efficiency	28% greater, according to HCALORY
Voltage	230V, 12V and 24V (listing title); 110V, 12V and 24V (description)
Power adapter	AC/DC adapter included
Extension cord	About 152 cm
Maximum altitude	5000 m (bullet points); 5500 m (description)
Altitude mode	Automatic
Maximum temperature setting	28.8 °C
Fuel pump	Silent oil pump
Body material	Heavy-duty aluminium
Control methods	HCALORY app and control panel
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Functions	Timed settings, automatic start and stop, blowing mode, gear settings
Safety features	Overheat protection and short-circuit protection
Duct width	75 mm
Wireless remote with CO alarm	Sold separately
Energy label	AA++G product sheet
Warranty	2-year limited