FBH (Fuel Burning Heater) PCB Wanted - Page 6

black olive · 26th March 2008, 11:29

untested and no easy way to pay, but may be worth a small punt if you have a dead unit.:lol:

tony_fry · 26th March 2008, 16:21

Just spoken to my alarm installer and he has told me that the one of the alarm channels can have a latched output to provide a permanent +12v feed to turn the FBH on and off, so I don't need a telestart or a timer unit for the parking heater

Just use the Clifford remote to switch the unit on and off

CDTi · 26th March 2008, 16:59

Thats good, Tony - one less remote to carry on your keyring

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I made a start on my installation today. I got the fuel pump fitted before the rain stopped me again.

I did a dry fit of the FBH and I'm wondering about the coolant hose. I know you cut it where it is marked, buit do you actually remove any of the hose? There is a joining a few inches away from the bleed point and it looks like it would be a neater fitting if that much of the hose was removed.

tony_fry · 26th March 2008, 17:07

Hi Eamon I mucked up the cutting on the hose, the lower one needed a a bit more that the cutting make shows, and the upper one I just guessed the cutting, but after I realised that I have cut out the bleed valve!!! but it is all working ok. I did find a picture on the hoses, but I can not find it now. If I do I will forward it on to you.

Hope all goes well when you finally *** it finished, its been pouring over here to.

Did the other unit arrive yet?

Regards
Tony

CDTi · 26th March 2008, 17:28

I think the bleed valve should be retained. The joint I referred to is on the other side of it. If you find that pic, I would appreciate if you sent it on. I'm sure its not rocket science, though, so whatever looks OK and leaves no kinks/twists in the hoses is probably OK.

I also noticed today that I will probably have to re-route the main neg battery feed to the engine. It is running directly under the FBH and is very close to the exhaust.

The spare unit was collected yesterday, so with a bit of luck I may have it tomorrow. I'll probably fit that for a test also.

26th March 2008, 11:29	#51
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	untested and no easy way to pay, but may be worth a small punt if you have a dead unit.:lol: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th March 2008, 16:59	#53
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Thats good, Tony - one less remote to carry on your keyring . I made a start on my installation today. I got the fuel pump fitted before the rain stopped me again. I did a dry fit of the FBH and I'm wondering about the coolant hose. I know you cut it where it is marked, buit do you actually remove any of the hose? There is a joining a few inches away from the bleed point and it looks like it would be a neater fitting if that much of the hose was removed. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

26th March 2008, 17:28	#55
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	I think the bleed valve should be retained. The joint I referred to is on the other side of it. If you find that pic, I would appreciate if you sent it on. I'm sure its not rocket science, though, so whatever looks OK and leaves no kinks/twists in the hoses is probably OK. I also noticed today that I will probably have to re-route the main neg battery feed to the engine. It is running directly under the FBH and is very close to the exhaust. The spare unit was collected yesterday, so with a bit of luck I may have it tomorrow. I'll probably fit that for a test also. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

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26th March 2008, 16:21	#52
tony_fry I really should get out more....... BMW I3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 31 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Just spoken to my alarm installer and he has told me that the one of the alarm channels can have a latched output to provide a permanent +12v feed to turn the FBH on and off, so I don't need a telestart or a timer unit for the parking heater Just use the Clifford remote to switch the unit on and off

26th March 2008, 17:07	#54
tony_fry I really should get out more....... BMW I3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 31 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Hi Eamon I mucked up the cutting on the hose, the lower one needed a a bit more that the cutting make shows, and the upper one I just guessed the cutting, but after I realised that I have cut out the bleed valve!!! but it is all working ok. I did find a picture on the hoses, but I can not find it now. If I do I will forward it on to you. Hope all goes well when you finally *** it finished, its been pouring over here to. Did the other unit arrive yet? Regards Tony