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  • Upgrading the diesel parking heater: Installing a tank extension for the mobile heating box

    A man points at a metal heating box containing machinery and a yellow fluid tank; a large white arrow indicates transferring liquid from a red fuel container into the parking heater. www.commaik.de

    The original parking heater in my mobile heater box was equipped with a small tank, which severely limited the heating time. To solve the problem, I fitted the diesel heater in my aluminum box with a larger fuel tank. In this article, I describe step by step how I installed the new 10-litre tank, optimized the heating box and achieved a constant heat supply for my animal house. I share my experiences, tips and challenges, from planning and installing the tank extractor set to the first successful test

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    14. May 2025
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    Laying, gluing and welding pool liners correctly

    10. February 2024
  • Installing a mobile diesel parking heater in the garden shed

    A metal heating box with hoses attached sits open next to a building, revealing machinery and a plastic container inside; the box appears to be an outdoor equipment unit or possibly a parking heater. www.commaik.de

    In my search for an efficient and self-sufficient heating solution for my garden shed, I decided to build a mobile heating box with a diesel parking heater. My aim was to create a compact, weatherproof and flexible heating box that not only reliably heats my animal house, but can also be used in the camper, motorhome or for other projects. With the 8kW diesel parking heater, I was able to implement a powerful yet economical solution that provides constant heat even at temperatures of -10°C. In this article, I describe how I planned, built and installed the heating box and share my practical experience from the first tests

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    20. May 2024
    A small backyard swimming pool with clear blue water is surrounded by patio stones. The covered outdoor seating area, topped with solar panels, offers a perfect spot for winterizing the pool. A palm plant sits in the foreground. www.commaik.de

    Winterizing the pool – putting pool technology into operation and adjusting water values

    29. January 2024
    An empty, bright blue swimming pool with a smooth pool liner, gray steps in one corner, and a circular drain on the wall. The outdoor pool is surrounded by unfinished ground and scattered greenery. www.commaik.de

    Laying, gluing and welding pool liners correctly

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  • Build your own mobile heating box: The best DIY solution with an 8kW diesel parking heater

    A heating box containing technical equipment, including a white plastic tank with a blue cap, wiring, and black components, is open on a stand in a workshop with wooden walls. www.commaik.de

    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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    12. December 2025
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    20. August 2026
    A man stands beside images of a backyard with a pool. A Reolink Trackmix PoE security camera is shown on the left, with the Reolink logo at the top right and smart home icons above the garden scene. www.commaik.de

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  • Diesel parking heater for animal house, workshop and camper: My test of the Vevor 8kW heater

    A red and black portable parking heater is displayed on a table with its components, including hoses, wires, a remote, clamps, a silver exhaust pipe, a vent, and a small black bottle in a wooden workshop setting. www.commaik.de

    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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    Build your own garden kitchen – plan and install the electrics

    19. March 2024
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    21. July 2025
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In this construction diary, we share our experience in the renovation and modernization of our Art Nouveau villa and hope to give a few suggestions and tips to some of you.

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