Propane heater

[ACE]

I am filling out credit aps for a new rig. In the likely event I can not get financing with out getting raped, I want to pimp my current ride. My White Magic Pro 1000 runs near 190F but I want to get up to around 230F. What kind of Heater am I looking for? Form the info i was able to find the little giants only go up to 200F.

 

[Out of Character - 0]

You can adjust a little giant to whatever you want very easily, a 3ht will make you happy, make sure you get the high pressure unit if you want to run up to 1000psi doing t&g. The 3ht will give you about a 70 degree rise under real high flow, single wand that is.

 

[floorguy]

how much you wanna spend???


http://www.silverhawke.com/carpetcleaner.htm


absolutly love mine...and it can take the hot water in to..unlike some that may have issue...

had one issue and that was a result of a bolt loosening in shipping....found it and bam worked great for almost 2 yrs now...

I am even pressure washed with it once before....meaning, i hooked up a cold water washer to it and cranked out at around 3500 psi and had the heat going....try that with a little giant

 

[Shane T]

Since your just going to use it as a post heater I think something smaller than a 3HT would work well. It will depend on what flow you plan do run. If you go with a Silver Hawk be sure and get the one with the SS coil.

 

[floorguy]

the black pipe works....it took about 3 mths of pre-flush (which i do all the time anyway, to heat the coils and get my hot water for pre-spray) to get rid of the black gook..

now it could be cuz it needs a descale but, it doesnt do it anymore

 

[Out of Character - 0]

On that machine I'd check your actual temp under the highest flow you use before making my decision. If you only have 1 heat exchanger on that white magic you may only be at 150-160 or less in the cold months. If you want a 90degree rise a 2ht won't cut it. If your truck has 2 exchangers like some do, then you'll probably maintain 180-190 pretty well.

 

[ACE]

Thanks for the feedback guys. So any Little Giant thermostat can be adjusted to 230F? I just need a little boost in the winter and with the nasties like restaurants.

 

[Guest]

If you want real heat; get a kerosine heater; you can do 250 easily all the time; will handle 3000 psi; or talk to greenie; he knows a few tricks on how to pimp a propane regulator to get higher heat also.

 

[Out of Character - 0]

To adjust your LG,

- pull off the temp adjust knob
- loosen the nut that holds the stopper
- adjust to desired position
- test your temps to see what your getting.
- replace stopper, tighten nut, install knob

You've officially been pimped

 

[Greenie]

btw; one in 2 guys who read that, screw it up and require a 20 min. tech support call to correct situation.

For the record: I don't officially recommend anyone adjust their LG heater beyond factory pre-set limits.

OutofCharacter is correct in his temp rise advice, just a little kick on a 190 system, the #2 is fine, if you want over 600psi consistantly, or more of a rise, better get a high press. #3.

I hate black pipe...that goes for Kero or LP.
Copper and SS are the way to go for carpet cleaners.

 

[floorguy]

yea but you cant deny mine greenie, and you know it :wink: :wink: 8) 8) 8) 8)