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01-25-2013, 06:43 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Derek
Trailer: 1973 boler 13', Earlton On
Ontario
Posts: 396
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Heater - Can thou identify me?
Can anybody identify the heater in this photo? Its Electric, right?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...09429211_n.jpg
This is an Egg-Camper interior photo.
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01-25-2013, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ron
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft (green grape)
Ontario
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yOU MAY HAVE4 TO PULL THE GRILL OFF SO YOU MIGHT FIND A PART OR MAKE # BEHIND.
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01-25-2013, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Derek
Trailer: 1973 boler 13', Earlton On
Ontario
Posts: 396
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This isn't my heater, so it has to be identified from the photo only. It looks to be very compact, so possibly its suitable for my application. I'd like to investigate further. With a brand/model I should be able to find size and performance specs.
There is a Marley heater I have found that looks similar, but I don't think its the same one. There is also a Broan heater that is also similar, but I don't think its that one either.
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01-25-2013, 07:26 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
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Yes, it is the heater in an EggCamper, electric. In fact it may have been mine. It is a 1000 watt if I remember, on a thermostat. I just installed a similar one in my Escape.
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01-25-2013, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Derek
Trailer: 1973 boler 13', Earlton On
Ontario
Posts: 396
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Yes, it is the heater in an EggCamper, electric. In fact it may have been mine. It is a 1000 watt if I remember, on a thermostat. I just installed a similar one in my Escape.
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Yes, the trailer may have been yours. Its listed for sale here.
That link in your message does appear to be the heater in the photo. Thankyou!
I've read a few review complaints about the Broan heaters having a noisy fan. What was your experience with this one?
Derek
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01-25-2013, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
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just as quiet as the one in the egg camper. Plus the Broan #170 has 2 heat settings, 500 or 1000, if you install a switch, which I did allowing you to run it on low or high, same fan speed, just more watts.
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01-25-2013, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Derek
Trailer: 1973 boler 13', Earlton On
Ontario
Posts: 396
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Too bad the particular seller listed above doesn't ship to Canada.
The one other heater I've seen is by Marley. It appears to be basically the same sort of thing. The seller claims it is possible to change the wattage level between 375 and 1500 watts. I'm not sure if you can set things up to adjust your wattage with a switch though. Possibly not.
CRA1512T2 Marley Electric Wall Heater 375 1500 Watt 120V 685360017396 | eBay
I did notice that the Broan had a 500 watt and 1000 watt setting. I can see the value of being able to pick your wattage depending on your power source. I assume that at 500 watts you are basically using half of the heater coil?
Derek
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01-25-2013, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Yes, that is correct, there are 2 coils and with both on, it is 1000 watts and one on it is 500 watts, can not understand the 375/1500 watt combo you mentioned.
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01-25-2013, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 2018, 21ft escape— 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
NW Wisconsin
Posts: 4,500
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The heater appears to be a Cadet Encore heater . Cadet is based in the State of Washington . Cadet has had several recalls on their heaters from defective thermostats to defective high limit switches and filed for bankrupcy due to product recalls. I own 2 Cadet Encore heaters and have replaced the high limits on both and the thermostat on one . Markel, TPI and Berko make better products IMHO
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01-25-2013, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Derek
Trailer: 1973 boler 13', Earlton On
Ontario
Posts: 396
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steve dunham
The heater appears to be a Cadet Encore heater . Cadet is based in the State of Washington . Cadet has had several recalls on their heaters from defective thermostats to defective high limit switches and filed for bankrupcy due to product recalls. I own 2 Cadet Encore heaters and have replaced the high limits on both and the thermostat on one . Markel, TPI and Berko make better products IMHO
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If this is the case then we should see bargain basement prices on surplus product. People selling these now orphan Cadet heaters will be liquidating their stock. hmmmm
Anybody who wants to maintain a "vintage" look in their trailers might like this heater:
Vintage Markel Wall Mount Heater from 1960's 70's in Working Condition | eBay
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01-26-2013, 04:22 AM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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"Not sure where the "Broan" comes in..."
Broan is a substitute for the Cadet............
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01-26-2013, 06:28 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Derek
Trailer: 1973 boler 13', Earlton On
Ontario
Posts: 396
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Ok. I have done some reading online. It appears rhat there was some problems in the older Cadets. The newer ones have a different type of heater coil and a high heat cutoff switch. These issues should eliminate the fire issue related to the recal.
You do need to make sure the intake on your heater is clean, but thia ahouls apply to any of these small heaters. You also need to make sure you locate them appropriately relative to walls and anythin that could block the airflow. Again this applies to all of these type of heaters.
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01-26-2013, 01:01 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Derek
Trailer: 1973 boler 13', Earlton On
Ontario
Posts: 396
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Well, the deed is done. I just bought a Broan 174. This is basically the same as the Broan recommended above. The difference is that on low its 750 watts. On high is 1500 watts.
Derek
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01-26-2013, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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I just installed a 7 amp toggle switch on one of the element leads, the instructions will tell you how to disconnect one lead to cut back on the output if you so chose to do so, that is the one I put on a switch. I also installed a lighted switch that tels me it is "on"
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01-26-2013, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Derek
Trailer: 1973 boler 13', Earlton On
Ontario
Posts: 396
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
I just installed a 7 amp toggle switch on one of the element leads, the instructions will tell you how to disconnect one lead to cut back on the output if you so chose to do so, that is the one I put on a switch. I also installed a lighted switch that tels me it is "on"
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Thanks for the photos. It looks like this is a pretty straight forward installation. I like the ability to switch between two wattage settings. I can pick based on whether I'm hooked up to 15 or 30 amps service.
Based on my reading of the problems with the Cadet heater, its recommended to put that there be a switch on the heater . I will probably put a switch and then wire this through a separate circuit breaker.
Derek
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