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HeatingTroubleshooting: no problems with the on-board heating system

Michael Rinck

 · 17.03.2019

Heating: Troubleshooting: no problems with the on-board heating systemPhoto: YACHT/S. Schorr
Troubleshooting: no problems with the on-board heating
Diesel or petrol-powered air heaters come into focus when they malfunction. Tips for avoiding and rectifying faults in the PDF download

Sailors who start the season early have the most beautiful berths to themselves. Even though it can still get very cold at night, the warm air from a diesel air heater ensures cosiness below deck. This type of heater is usually very reliable, easy to operate and maintenance-free. Nevertheless, it can happen that the system goes on strike, which is unpleasant, also because there is usually no technician who can come to the rescue quickly.

Five things are crucial for reliable operation: fresh air, fuel, power, the routing of hot air into the cab and the safe discharge of exhaust gasesPhoto: YACHT/S. Schorr Five things are crucial for reliable operation: fresh air, fuel, power, the routing of hot air into the cab and the safe discharge of exhaust gases

We asked the experts for advice on how to get your heating system back in shape when you're on the road and what you need to consider beforehand to prevent problems from occurring in the first place.

All tips in YACHT 5/2019 - the magazine is available in the DK-Shop. Or you can download the article directly via the link below.

Downloads:

Heating: Maintenance, fault prevention (pdf)

Michael Rinck

Michael Rinck

Redakteur Test & Technik

Michael Rinck war das Kind, das nach der Schule direkt aufs Wasser wollte – Segeltraining, Regatten, Hauptsache nass. Diese Vorliebe machte er zum Beruf: Erst als Segellehrer auf der Alster (während des Studiums), dann ab 2014 in der YACHT-Redaktion. Dort hat er im Bereich Test & Technik seine Berufung gefunden: Segelboote und Sicherheitsequipment testen. Was besonders bei Rettungswesten und MOB-Systemen bedeutet, dass er mehr Arbeitsstunden im Wasser treibend verbringt als die meisten Menschen im Büro sitzend. Höhepunkt: eine ganze Nacht in der Rettungsinsel auf der Ostsee. Seine Familie hat inzwischen durchgesetzt, dass Urlaubstörns auf der eigenen Fahrtenyacht deutlich trockener ablaufen.

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