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[GMCnet] Catalytic furnaces and upgrading water heater for 76 Birchaven w/rear bath [message #331549] Mon, 30 April 2018 13:32 Go to next message
Anonymous   United States
TZE336V10070 Please email vpearce5@gmail.com which works the best or here on the forum.

I am finally (2 years waiting) getting started renovating the Aluminum Falcon after getting it covered and inside the RV-port. You may see a photo of the 54K mile rig and a list of the parts I’ve collected so far.

Will carefully remove the interior paneling to run new wiring to forward vent and fans and then instal fire retardant foam insulation, build new birch plywood cabinets, LED lighting, flooring, and fire extinguisher in engine compartment and in back of refrigerator and then cover it up again. Would the aluminum covered insulation work better than the foam?

Underneath will replace fuel, water, brake, and air lines: put two metal heat baffles over the mufflers, and upgrade to Albert’s emergency brake and reaction bar.

I have not seen much about catalytic furnaces and on-demand or tankless water heaters. We plan on boon docking so would like to extend remote stays with energy conservation and solar power. The AF does have a 4KW Onan - maybe remove and install additional battery back up, or keep. I think I noticed the present water heater has a connection to engine water system and no leaks.

Lake Oswego, OR
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Re: [GMCnet] Catalytic furnaces and upgrading water heater for 76 Birchaven w/rear bath [message #331569 is a reply to message #331549] Mon, 30 April 2018 21:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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I do not like catalytic heaters. During combustion they put out a lot of moisture. In confined spaces everything get damp. I have a portable Catalytic heater that I sometimes use in the winter. In my office everything gets damp. In my 54X54 hangar I do not notice the problem.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
Re: [GMCnet] Catalytic furnaces and upgrading water heater for 76 Birchaven w/rear bath [message #331665 is a reply to message #331569] Wed, 02 May 2018 18:48 Go to previous message
Owen is currently offline  Owen   United States
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There are catalytic heaters that use a small electric fan to vent the combustion products, so you don't get the humidity inside the coach. Look for Platinum Cat Heaters: http://ventedcatheater.com/6.html
http://ventedcatheater.com/6.html


Owen in KS
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