Autonomous heaters for 12V diesel cars: features and rating of the best models
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If you dream of the best pre-start equipment for your car, which allows you to comfortably spend a frosty night away from settlements, pay attention to the manufacturer. The brands Webasto, Eberspäche, Teplostar are responsible for the quality of products, producing models that are most adapted to Russian conditions.
In frosty weather, it is important for the car owner to warm up the engine faster so as not to freeze in a cold cabin. An autonomous diesel heater 12 V will cope with these tasks. Let's talk about the types of thermal equipment, purpose and device. And we will make a brief overview of the best models, according to user reviews.
What is an autonomous diesel heater in a car
Truckers and professional drivers, hunters and travelers often have to spend the night in the cab of their vehicles.
Autonomous air heater
Even 15 years ago, in such a situation, in order to keep warm, drivers burned diesel fuel and gasoline, warming up the interior at idle. With the advent of autonomous diesel parking heaters on the market, the picture has changed. Now you just need to install a device in the cab or under the hood that generates heat when the power unit is turned off.
Устройство
The diesel stove has a compact body.
The device is made up of:
- Fuel tank. In many models, however, the device is connected directly to the fuel tank of the car - then the gas line is included in the design.
- The combustion chamber.
- Fuel pump.
- Liquid pump.
- Control block.
- Glow pin.
The design includes branch pipes for supplying and discharging air and liquid, as well as exhaust gases for the fender liner or under the engine. The modules may include a remote control.
Principle of operation
Depending on the type, the devices take in air from the outside, pass it through a heat exchanger and feed it into the cabin heated. This is the principle of the hair dryer. Air can also be circulated according to the standard ventilation scheme.
In liquid models, antifreeze moves in the system. The operation of such equipment is aimed first at warming up the engine (pre-heater), then - cabin air.
Types of autonomous stoves in a 12 V car
The division of stoves into types was made according to several parameters: power, functionality, type of food.
Petrol
Gasoline as the main fuel allows you to reduce the load on the battery. The mechanism is able to warm up not only the engine before starting, but also the voluminous cabins of trucks, buses, large SUVs.
Heat is removed from the burner with an evaporative pad. The advantages of gasoline heaters are in the automatic control unit, temperature controller, low noise level.
Electrical
In electric types of furnaces, the concept of autonomy is very relative, since the equipment is tied to a car battery through the cigarette lighter. The weight of products with a ceramic thermal fan is up to 800 g, which makes the economical oxygen-saving device mobile.
Liquid
In liquid models, gasoline or diesel is used to heat the engine and interior. Structurally complex, but highly efficient devices consume a lot of fuel and energy (from 8 to 14 kW).
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Additionally, you can heat the cabin with a gas stove. The device, where liquefied gas serves as fuel, is really completely autonomous. It is independent of the battery. And also not tied to the car air ducts and fuel lines.
How to choose an autonomous heater in a 12 V car
Heaters are presented on the car market in a wide variety. To spend money rationally, answer the following questions:
- What is the climate in your area.
- How much time do you spend in open parking lots.
- What are the dimensions of your transport, heated area.
- What fuel is your car running on?
- How many volts and amps are in your car's electrical system.
Not the last role in the choice is played by the price of the product.
The best models
Feedback from motorists and the opinion of independent experts formed the basis of the list of the best models on the Russian market. The rating includes domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Autonomous air heater Avtoteplo (Avtoteplo), dry hair dryer 2 kW 12 V
The Russian enterprise "Avtoteplo" produces an air blower for heating cars and trucks, buses and motorhomes. The diesel-fueled device works on the principle of a dry hair dryer: it takes air from the passenger compartment, warms it and gives it back.
Autoheat
The device with a heat output of 2500 W is powered by a 12 V on-board network. The desired temperature is set from the remote control panel. The low-noise device is easy to maintain, does not require knowledge and installation tools: just install the device in a convenient place. The length of the cord is 2 m long enough to reach the cigarette lighter.
The price of the product is from 13 rubles, but on Aliexpress you can find models half the price.
Interior heater Advers PLANAR-44D-12-GP-S
Packing dimensions (450х280х350 mm) allow to place the furnace in the place of a cabin chosen by the driver. Easy to transport unit weighs 11 kg.
The universal heater is suitable for trucks, buses, minivans. The heat output of stand-alone equipment is 4 kW, and the voltage for operation is 12 V. The device is supplied with a complete set of mounting accessories (clamps, hardware, harnesses), as well as an exhaust pipe.
You can buy an Advers PLANAR-44D-12-GP-S thermal installation in the Ozon online store at a price of 24 thousand rubles. Delivery in Moscow and the region - one day.
Interior heater Eberspacher Airtronic D4
The cost of a unit with excellent technical characteristics is from 17 thousand rubles. The latest generation air diesel device works with a remote control and a smartphone. The required heat transfer parameters can be programmed by downloading the appropriate application.
The 4000 W stove has a built-in timer, which provides users with additional convenience. The device is used in special equipment, trucks, buses.
Price - from 12 thousand rubles.
Teplostar 14TS mini 12V diesel
A small, powerful and safe pre-heater will prepare the engine for operation in a short time. The device has three speeds, manual and automatic start modes. The coolant is antifreeze, the fuel is diesel.
The thermal power of the equipment combined with the fan is 14 kW. In extreme weather conditions, "Teplostar 14TS mini" automatically performs the function of an engine heater if the engine itself cannot maintain the proper temperature.
Unit dimensions - 340x160x206 mm, price - from 15 thousand rubles.
expert Tips
If you dream of the best pre-start equipment for your car, which allows you to comfortably spend a frosty night away from settlements, pay attention to the manufacturer. The brands Webasto, Eberspäche, Teplostar are responsible for the quality of products, producing models that are most adapted to Russian conditions.
Choose devices with a GSM module: then you will be able to program the main operating parameters of the oven.
When determining the power of the device, proceed from the tonnage of the machine: for light and medium trucks it is 4-5 kW, for heavy equipment - 10 kW and above.
