[Smurf]

No he understood ok as I was clear in the email I sent him how it was intended to be used.
Also it's an external heater pump not a sumbmersable heater pump you silly billy 

[nathankaye]

No he understood ok as I was clear in the email I sent him how it was intended to be used.
Also it's an external heater pump not a sumbmersable heater pump you silly billy 

So could you rig it to sit on a van tank, again on timer, same principle, overnight? If its self priming, on a loop back into tank. Guessing then, same as the hottub? (Apart from the pump is elevated)
Lol, i dont want struggle of fitting element heater. This sounds easier, lol really want to make this work

[HCS]

No he understood ok as I was clear in the email I sent him how it was intended to be used.
Also it's an external heater pump not a sumbmersable heater pump you silly billy 

So could you rig it to sit on a van tank, again on timer, same principle, overnight? If its self priming, on a loop back into tank. Guessing then, same as the hottub? (Apart from the pump is elevated)
Lol, i dont want struggle of fitting element heater. This sounds easier, lol really want to make this work

I agree Nathan I was wondering if it heated enough overnight. If it was attached to the tap out of the van tank and re circulated into the top of the tank surely no airlock?

[Arnold Palmer]

The chap mentioned something about air locks and the heater would burn out. To be honest I wasn't really listen after he said it would not be suitable.

Why would airlocks be an issue?

[Smurf]

The chap mentioned something about air locks and the heater would burn out. To be honest I wasn't really listen after he said it would not be suitable.

Why would airlocks be an issue?

I guess having air locks could mean the heater element would not be in water so could burn out and/or the pump is not a run dry pump maybe? That's assuming there is an actual pump in it.

[Arnold Palmer]

The chap mentioned something about air locks and the heater would burn out. To be honest I wasn't really listen after he said it would not be suitable.

Why would airlocks be an issue?

I guess having air locks could mean the heater element would not be in water so could burn out and/or the pump is not a run dry pump maybe? That's assuming there is an actual pump in it.

Yeah, I get that but why would you get an airlock?

[Smurf]

No he understood ok as I was clear in the email I sent him how it was intended to be used.
Also it's an external heater pump not a sumbmersable heater pump you silly billy 

So could you rig it to sit on a van tank, again on timer, same principle, overnight? If its self priming, on a loop back into tank. Guessing then, same as the hottub? (Apart from the pump is elevated)
Lol, i dont want struggle of fitting element heater. This sounds easier, lol really want to make this work

Well I guess you could buy one and see if it works then let use all know.

Like  I mentioned before I prefer to use hot water on demand and have no real reason to pre heat the tank water overnight myself.  Weather wise if it's cold /hard frosts overnight an electric air heater works for me to keep my gear freezing up in the back of the van. Also I currently have 2 tanks in the van plus a small softwash tank so would be bit difficult to go down the emersion heater route for now.
 

[Smurf]

The chap mentioned something about air locks and the heater would burn out. To be honest I wasn't really listen after he said it would not be suitable.

 
Why would airlocks be an issue?

I guess having air locks could mean the heater element would not be in water so could burn out and/or the pump is not a run dry pump maybe? That's assuming there is an actual pump in it.

Yeah, I get that but why would you get an airlock?

You could always contact the chap yourself.

Jon Pennington
sales@hottubdiy.co.uk
Tel: 01209 808 343
www.HotTubDIY.co.uk

[nathankaye]

Apologies smurf, we all think your the sales rep.
Think i might look into this further, as an overnight water heater is ideal for my circumstances.
Cheers for heads up about it tho.

[Smurf]

Jon did metion something about an inline heater that you could get from a plumbers merchant. But I have no idea what he was on about either. 

[HCS]

Hi guys,

I got my hot tub heater today to see if it could be used to warm water overnight. 

Firstly to notice it doesn't have a standard 3 pin plug so would require professional installation.

Secondly the inlet and outlet are very wide 2" in diameter so would need a good bit of plumbing to get it to work.

If anyone with a bit more knowledge has done it then I would be grateful of any tips or photos.

Cheers.

[Dave Willis]

Chuck it in the bin - send the bill to Smurf.

[nathankaye]

Hi guys,

I got my hot tub heater today to see if it could be used to warm water overnight. 

Firstly to notice it doesn't have a standard 3 pin plug so would require professional installation.

Secondly the inlet and outlet are very wide 2" in diameter so would need a good bit of plumbing to get it to work.

If anyone with a bit more knowledge has done it then I would be grateful of any tips or photos.

Cheers.

I was going to see about ordering one when had spare money. Is it self priming the pump, as in, could you stick 2" hose on either end and stick other ends in tank. My tank is 500ltr upright and so sas thinking keeping lid off and two different lengths of hose into tank.
What connection is for power?

[HCS]

Hi guys,

I got my hot tub heater today to see if it could be used to warm water overnight. 

Firstly to notice it doesn't have a standard 3 pin plug so would require professional installation.

Secondly the inlet and outlet are very wide 2" in diameter so would need a good bit of plumbing to get it to work.

If anyone with a bit more knowledge has done it then I would be grateful of any tips or photos.

Cheers.

I was going to see about ordering one when had spare money. Is it self priming the pump, as in, could you stick 2" hose on either end and stick other ends in tank. My tank is 500ltr upright and so sas thinking keeping lid off and two different lengths of hose into tank.
What connection is for power?

Hi Nathan,

I didn't realise that it was self priming, I will see about sorting some hose as that could work.

 There is no plug fitted but there are normal live neutral and earth cables so i will get my father in law to take a look as he is an electrician.

Thanks

[HCS]

Chuck it in the bin - send the bill to Smurf.

He he.

If I can't use it I will send it back.

Had to order one to take a look.

[HCS]

Sorry it has 1.5" connections not 2" as I wrote before

[Smurf]

Let us know how you get on with it. Try not to fry the heater element though as any air locks would burn it out apparently so I've been told.