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Thank you very much everyone! Puts my mind to rest, I can finally enjoy the warmth! I'll also get some sealant, I hadn't thought about that at all.

Hi, I've just had to sweep my chimney and cleared out a huge amount that had actually fully blocked the flue. My hat had broken off in some recent wind and I think a fair bit of moisture had got in, alongside previous owner never cleaning. I've just managed to refit the 'baffle plate' (perfect name..) and light the fire for the first time in a while but just where the stove is sealed to the chimney it started bubbling tar. Am I burning under seasoned wood or is this just the chimney drying out? Is this a serious problem?

Thank you very much, I really appreciate the amps detail. I was already going to upgrade the fuel line and tank but I'm v happy to upgrade more pieces too. I didn't know about the silencer at all. I was also thinking it needs to go exactly where you've described for the in/out pipes. I like it being the other end of where my stove is too.

Thank you guys, I'll try searching!

Hello! I was watching a guy kit out a ford transit and I'm thinking of installing a small c.5kW diesel heater similar to this one below. I wondered if anyone has done this with this style of heater and had any tips relating to electricity usage, pump/fan noise, linking to main diesel tank vs. Adding a smaller tank etc. Maybe barking up wrong tree, but this seems better than loading up the fire before bed! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295906383076?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hntfutu6rvy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=se8lt2pesp2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Completely agree, the risk of burning it out just isn't worth it. It does say that input can range from 9v to 30v but since it also came with a 12v plug, it probably prefers that. I like the idea of a bank of 12v plugs! I may give that a shot actually. I know I should but I just don't trust using the inverter. I had a bad experience with a dodgy one a while back and it just completely burnt out my batteries.

🤣 Sadly no! Just read about them, sounds like they had a laugh

Thank you guys, I'd forgotten about stabilising it. I'll try installing a new line in that case! Thank you for the links for cables.

Evening, Sorry if this has already been covered but I haven't been able to find it! I've been struggling with internet, trying to stream NetFlic, or do video calls and I've decided to upgrade to a 5G wifi router. (Whole separate learning curve there!). However, my real problem is that I'm currently running a low-usage 12v boat (one 'car socket' with a USB conversion, & a couple of plugs running from an inverter (+pumps etc.)). The router's come with a standard AC to 12v DC converter, so atm my 'quick fix' is to leave the inverter on and plug it in. However, I was hoping someone may have had a similar dilemma, is there a way I can run it off a USB socket? Or will I have to bite the bullet and install a new 12v cigarette lighter? Should I be scared of running the inverter? (Juice comes from 2 bog-standard 6v Trojans in series)