Testing My Oil Filled Radiator Out Tonight

[Tuffers]

One slight concern. I've checked on it a couple of times and I'm a bit worried about the condensation on the van roof. I've hung a dry cloth from the roof above the rad, but concerned a drop of water will go in the electrics of the rad.

Thoughts people?

 

[Smurf]

which one have you got?

 

[Tuffers]

This one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130993631663?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[Smurf]

Not much you can do with that one but if any consolation I've ran a convector type element heater more espoused than that one without any issues.

If you don't have a bulkhead in the van that separates the cab you could always set up in the cab instead as the roof should be lined so gets no condensation on the roof of the cab.

 

[Tuffers]

Got a bulkhead Smurph. Thinking about it, I've got some sheets of polystyrene on order. I was going to stick them behind the ply-lining. I might stick them to the roof instead. That should help.

 

[Smurf]

Insulating the back of the van would help if you wanted to go that far.

 

[Smurf]

To be honest I've never bothered with all that insulation malarkey

 

[Bingo]

To be honest I've never bothered with all that insulation malarkey

Nor me :Image12: .........I just keep my van in my centrally heated garage :Image3: .

 

[Smurf]

flash beggar :Image13:

 

[Bingo]

:Image12: Yup! :Image10:.......

It's around this time of year I start reminding everyone about my insulated, centrally heated garage complete with remote controlled door :Image13:.

 

[Smurf]

Nice one :Image9:

 

[Bingo]

Floor is all tiled aswell :Image7:.

OH YEAH!........... Did I mention that my garage has got central heating :Image13: :Image13: :Image13: .

 

[Smurf]

Sounds more like an extention to me with a roller door :Image13:

 

[RiceRocket]

Mine has got solar heating!!

not really, I don't have a garage /emoticons/sad.png

Doesn't get cold enough to worry about drastic measures in S.Wales.

 

[Bingo]

The older you get the colder it gets........I only have to look at the Mrs :Image4:..... weather and I feel a shiver :Image13:.

Are you from South Wales RiceRocket?

 

[RiceRocket]

Yeah just outside Cardiff.

 

[Bingo]

I live in Cardiff....small world eh :Image7:.

 

[chilt69]

One slight concern. I've checked on it a couple of times and I'm a bit worried about the condensation on the van roof. I've hung a dry cloth from the roof above the rad, but concerned a drop of water will go in the electrics of the rad.

Thoughts people?

Just get 3 bits of cheapo wood & knock up a little shelter for it! Angle top & any drips can run off wherever you want.
The heat chucked out by that rad shouldn't be an issue & it'll still do its job.

 

[Smurf]

Good thinking bud :Image9:

 

[chilt69]

Though sticking a few sheets of polystyrene on the roof isn't a bad idea. Most of the heat will be wasted through the roof - means you can turn the rad down, get the same result & save money on electric.

Or get yourself a couple of cheapo tin foil blankets off fleabay - like they get at the end of a marathon - stick to inside of roof etc. Cost a couple of quid each.

 

[RiceRocket]

I live in Cardiff....small world eh :Image7:.

Ah I can probably see you from my house then lol (I'm high up in Dinas Powys)

What area do you do then? I got a bit in Grangetown.