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Build your own mobile heating box: The best DIY solution with an 8kW diesel parking heater
I have built a mobile heating box with an 8kW China Diesel parking heater that can reliably heat animal houses, garden sheds, campers and tents. The heater box had to be compact, weatherproof and mobile, but at the same time offer enough space for the diesel heater, fuel tank and accessories. In this article, I describe how I planned the heating box, installed the diesel heater and finally put the box into operation, and share my building instructions and my experiences as well as practical solutions.
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Diesel parking heater for animal house, workshop and camper: My test of the Vevor 8kW heater
A diesel parking heater provides efficient warmth for the animal house, workshop and camper – especially on icy winter days. My previous electric heating solution quickly reached its limits at temperatures below -15°C, as the photovoltaic island system could not supply enough energy for the fan heater when there was little sunshine. To reduce the high electricity costs and find a reliable solution for heating the animal house, I opted for the mobile Vevor 8kW diesel parking heater. In my test, I show you how this heater works and why it is ideal for keeping your garden shed, car or roof tent warm in winter. Before I integrated the Chinese…
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Draining the cellar – 1 year later
I have been working on drying out my basement for a good 2 years. In addition to repairs to the pipe system, ventilation concepts, dehumidifiers, dryers and a pump shaft in the cellar, I also installed a subsequent horizontal barrier with a masonry injection. It is now time for a review and a summary of the individual measures.
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Convert gas grill Napoleon PHANTOM to external power supply
My Napoleon P500 gas grill will be the centerpiece of my new backyard kitchen. The outdoor kitchen is still under construction, but I already have to think about installing the gas barbecue. In addition to the work surface of the Napoleon Prestige 500 – which should be at the same level as the rest of the worktop – the ventilation of the gas grill and the supply of gas and electricity must also be considered and planned. My aim is to no longer be dependent on the batteries in the grill in the future. Rather, the electrical functions such as the lighting and ignition of the Napoleon should be ensured…
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Glide Gear OH100 overhead camera platform in test
The Glide Gear OH100 Overhead Camera Platform is an indispensable camera mount for my overhead shots. For my video productions I film regularly in my workshop. I want to present the components and tools I use in my films in a clearly visible way. Of course, the work processes should also be shown optimally for the viewer. The Glide Gear OH100 offers the perfect solution for this. Thanks to its stable construction and flexible adjustment options, it allows me to position the camera exactly where it is needed. This allows me to ensure that every step of the process is clearly visible. In this article, I present the overhead platform…
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Renovate basement ceiling yourself – safely replace steel beams
Our art nouveau villa was built in 1900 and has a full basement. However, there is another, previously unrenovated cellar beneath the basement. This was used in the past as a vegetable cellar and air raid shelter. The climate is therefore cool and humid. Over the years, leaking pipes on the outside have led to major water damage in this area. For years, rainwater from a roof area of more than 100 square meters ran directly into the masonry. This, of course, had a considerable impact on the building fabric. The steel beams in the basement ceiling are badly rusted and the floor is blown up.
