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Post by schweetcruisers on Feb 11, 2013 18:24:16 GMT -5
Ok so after being on here for a while and doing a bunch of research I have decided the Wave 3 is not only the heater of choice but the one I want to use. I do have a few questions for our members who have of one of these.
1) We have dogs and it seems like the down fall is "pad poisoning" from dust, has anyone had to deal with that?
2) can you use the cover when its wall mounted?
3) I've seen Vikx mount them on the wardrobe facing the front, it it powerful enough to heat up back?
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Post by vikx on Feb 11, 2013 23:30:49 GMT -5
Waves are pretty tough. They are more sensitive to hairspray, cooking grease and the like than dust. The dust will burn off if it's not too thick.
Yes, you can cover them while hanging. Our trailers are about 15 feet and the Wave does well in temperate weather. (say 40* and above) If you will be in cold weather a lot, a Wave 6 might be a better choice.
Wave 6s need more clearance than the 3 but they can be "inset" with a special kit; Wave 3's can NOT be inset. Our Corvette has the 3 on the front of the closet, facing the sink. It's not as safe there because of the bedding. (the Corvette is only 10 feet inside)
I think placing the 3 on the wall facing the front should provide enough heat. Mine work well, but we don't need that much heat at night. I like it cool to sleep...
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 12, 2013 0:59:16 GMT -5
Im installing a quick disonnect with a shut off valve behind it for a Buddy Heater. They have a low oxygen sensor though so they won't work much above 7000 feet. If you are out camping above 7000 feet in the winter you deserve to freeze anyways...  |
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Post by schweetcruisers on Feb 12, 2013 11:55:38 GMT -5
Thanks Vikx, my big concern is the "pad poisoning", since it will start producing CO2.
Moblitec- from what I read the Wave 3 is not effected by by altitude, which is good since I am in Colorado and camping in the mountains generally means being above 9000ft. We have been snowed on in July while tent camping. We like to go outside of Leadville, which is known as the highest(altitude) city in America, at 10124ft.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Feb 12, 2013 20:09:09 GMT -5
Schweet, after the recent changes n your laws, it may not just be altitude..... That's why I clarified, Boulder is the highest the other way!! |
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 13, 2013 0:23:57 GMT -5
Wow Schweet... LOL... Yep the Buddy is not for you. Down here most people aren't looking for a heater. Instead they want AC... A heater is much easier to install...
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Post by vikx on Feb 13, 2013 3:11:49 GMT -5
I lived with a 6 for five years. Never had anything close to "pad poisoning". In fact, after 15 years of Olympians, I've found ONE contaminated pad. And that was a 3100 a friend got at a yard sale for 2 dollars...
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Post by cowcharge on Feb 13, 2013 17:33:02 GMT -5
What's "pad poisoning"?
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Post by schweetcruisers on Feb 13, 2013 18:06:51 GMT -5
The Wave 3 is a catalytic type heater, it uses a catalyst pad that the heat passes through and if it gets contaminated with dust and grease, the heater can't breath and produce heat. It is referred to as "pad poisoning", and will start producing deadly CO. Here is the owners manual, it describes "pad poisoning" at the bottom of page 9. vagabonders-supreme.net/Wave_Catalytic_User_Guide.pdf |
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Post by vikx on Feb 14, 2013 1:01:17 GMT -5
The thing is, with pad poisoning, the heater won't heat. You can really tell. The one I had smelled of propane and only worked lying directly on it's back. Needless to say, it's gone....
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Post by cowcharge on Feb 14, 2013 11:13:52 GMT -5
The Wave 3 is a catalytic type heater, it uses a catalyst pad that the heat passes through and if it gets contaminated with dust and grease, the heater can't breath and produce heat. It is referred to as "pad poisoning", and will start producing deadly CO. Oh. I was wondering what poisons your dogs could absorb through their pads. |
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