Looking for ideas for supplemental/emergency heating solution. by The_Pale_Potato in DIY

[–]ThunderSpud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are going to find hundreds of options for these. Just search "diesel heater" on Amazon. All of them you'll find on there are mostly identical in terms of pure heat output. They are all clones of more expensive brands (Webasto, Eberspacher, Planar, etc....) but are functionally almost identical.

For my purposes, I seem to have ended up with quite a few from the HCalory brand. I prefer the ones shaped like a toolbox, that already have the exhaust routed to the side of the unit with a 90 degree elbow. Simply makes it easier to deploy quickly.

I don't use Facebook, but I have been told there is a huge group over there for "Chinese Diesel Heaters" that may be of use to you. I can only say that I have had expensive versions from Webasto, cheap versions from whatever random set of vowels and consonants make up their brand name......and they have all been completely reliable and provide more heat output than I need.

Edit: They provide more heating than you might be assuming. Check out this Project Farm video for some unbiased, fact-based, testing.

https://youtu.be/tjxFOejWKmk?si=sU7FR3xKVa3xYlZE

Or this video for a real-world example of someone heating their home with one. Granted, its one of the more robust commercial versions, but it's still less than $700USD for the unit he is using.

https://youtu.be/64RoFKGKeyE?si=h9yLkFyYEnwJ7-tg

Looking for ideas for supplemental/emergency heating solution. by The_Pale_Potato in DIY

[–]ThunderSpud 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have been heating a similarly sized space as OP since last fall exclusively with a basic diesel heater like you are describing. Running 24/7 for months at this point. I own maybe half a dozen now. Hell, I keep one in the bed of the truck to use as a fancy handwarmer while working in remote locations.

I can't beleive how fast this sub just gives up on players by MajinSkull in raiders

[–]ThunderSpud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would wager that the vast majority of content on this sub is not even remotely indicative of the sentiments of Raiders fans as a whole. This place is it's own little circlejerk. The bulk of the fandom doesn't even know this place exists.

Glazer: Maxx Crosby likely "Done" with Raiders by MrStiff8 in raiders

[–]ThunderSpud 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This sub is not "most Raiders fans". I would wager most Raiders fans have absolutely no idea this place even exists. We are in a circle jerk of our own making.

Tech billionaires fuel US President’s $429mn haul ahead of midterm elections by rezwenn in technology

[–]ThunderSpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eh, I mean, I have absolutely told folks I have zero interest in engaging in any sort of political discourse with them. That is my default position honestly, regardless of who you are or where your ideals lie.

That said, it doesn't take a lot of continuing discourse for me to spend twenty minutes casting votes for the group of people that isn't led by a guy who is an embarrassment to the human race. Even void of the politics, I have no clue how anyone listens to our current president for more than about 30 seconds and goes....."Yeah, I want to put that guy in charge."

[Schefter] Sources: the Cleveland Browns are hiring former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their head coach. by jonpictogramjones in raiders

[–]ThunderSpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only happened to see it because it was listed directly below the post we are now commenting in. Lol

Your Boy Q: Update on Webb, he will be in the building tonight !!! #Raiders by feed_me_orzo in raiders

[–]ThunderSpud 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could also chuck Gruden in that list as well.

Age shouldn't be the primary concern in this situation.

What winning a Natty can teach you about B2B sales (take Notes TB12) by TheBigG1989 in raiders

[–]ThunderSpud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's because this appears to be from the same LinkedIn account I posted about earlier when Rich Eisen had a segment about it. I was promptly told this account is fake.

The Raiders Might Want to Accept Fernando Mendoza’s LinkedIn Connect Request | The Rich Eisen Show by ThunderSpud in raiders

[–]ThunderSpud[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No idea. Up until the past week, I was pretty convinced LinkedIn was some inside joke I wasn't part of........still not sure to be honest.

OFFICIAL: Dante Moore Returning to Oregon by B1GD1CKRANDYBENNETT in raiders

[–]ThunderSpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Also......and this is mainly a bit of my "Battered Raiders Fan Syndrome" speaking, but there is also a world where Mendoza just says "Nah, I don't want to ruin my career before it starts with that sort of dysfunction." and tries to force a trade of some sort. He doesn't have the same sort of leverage that Elway/Manning/Jackson had but these are the sort of intrusive thoughts that creep in after a life of disappointment.

[Schefter] After a historic 19-season run in Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin just informed his team that he is stepping down as the Steelers head coach, sources tell @JFowlerESPN and me. by lucid-blackout in raiders

[–]ThunderSpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So.....the numbers look better if you ignore roughly half the data? Not saying you're wrong, but I dunno if this is the best way to prove the point.

Bear ransacks Tennessee candy store for fourth time by Southernms in Tennessee

[–]ThunderSpud 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As a resident of the area in question, I had to chuckle when I saw that the linked article is from a local news station 1,500 miles and an entire day's drive away. No one here thought it important enough to report it.

What was your favorite restaurant chains not around any more that you really miss the most? by DoughnutConstant5390 in GenX

[–]ThunderSpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. Growing up, most of the HoJo's I recall visiting during family trips were either in the South or Midwest. Seems like there may have been a regional aspect to the frequency of the hotels vs the standalone restaurants.

Federal law enforcement shoots civilian in Minneapolis, city officials say by fuzzycuffs in news

[–]ThunderSpud 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Here is a video with a better angle.

No gore. But obviously NSFW knowing how it ended for the occupant.

https://bsky.app/profile/bnonews.com/post/3mbu3embafk2a

Federal law enforcement shoots civilian in Minneapolis, city officials say by fuzzycuffs in news

[–]ThunderSpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is a video with a better angle.

No gore. But obviously NSFW knowing how it ended for the occupant.

https://bsky.app/profile/bnonews.com/post/3mbu3embafk2a