REFLECTOR: Cabin Heat

[David Scharfenberg]

I wonder about the heater's performance at altitude, in thinner air.

Dave


On Jan 17, 2012, at 9:04 AM, Fred Anderka wrote:

Lawrence:

Have not tried it but I don't see why it should not work with Jet A, its mostly kerosene.  The heater has a whole bunch of electronic interlocks that prevent over temperature, lost ignition, etc. conditions.  The unit is sold for heavy truck and boat cabin heating so I suspect it can handle a wide range and quality of diesel fuels.

Fred


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Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:14:09 -0500
From: Lawrence Epstein <ljepstein at hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Cabin Heat
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I wonder if it will run on Jet A?

On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Fred Anderka <fred at holohil.com> wrote:

> Dave:****
> 
> ** **
> 
> Cabin heating is a serious issue for us flying in the frozen north.  
> Just returned from Tucson this weekend to the Ottawa (Ontario) area 
> where the OAT after Colombia MO was -23C at 9500 ft. it was also -23 in the cabin.
> The oil heater does not work at all when the oil temperature is below 
> 180F.  On this flight the oil  temp was about 170-175F for most of the 
> trip with CHT's in the 200 to 220? range, the NACA VG?s are working too well.
> Scott has a number of ideas on reducing the air flow through the 
> engine NACA?s that I have to try.****
> 
> ** **
> 
> A Challenger (Ultra-light) owner has installed an AIR TOP 2000STD (
> http://www.webastoshowroom.com/pdf/New%20LIt/AirTop2000ST_spec.pdf) 
> and claims it makes his plane winter flyable with lots of heat.  I 
> have one in a box and plan on installing it just ahead of the Canard 
> and above the front gear leg.  The unit is only about 10 lbs. but 
> requires a separate Diesel tank.  Our local truck stop only had the 
> diesel version although there is a gasoline version available.  At 
> full output (7000 BTU?s) the unit burns about one quart of diesel in 4 
> hours.****
> 
> ** **
> 
> I will report the results once installed.  I am also rebuilding my 
> front gear doors to provide a better seal and reduce the blast of 
> frigid air.***
> *
> 
> ** **
> 
> Fred Anderka****
> 
> C-GHOL XL RG****

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