Camplux Outdoor Only?

[dj2109]

Hello,

I recently purchased a camplux tankless water heater.

Upon receiving the item and inspecting it, the instructions clearly state for outdoor use only. Yet, if mounted inside, must be properly ventilated.

Can I use this as my hot water heater for shower/sinks?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

[dj2109]

Camplux 10L Outdoor 2.64 GPM Digital Display Portable Propane Gas Tankless Water Heater https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CJPU7ZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Fc4mFbR8D8X16

[Native]

The link you had in your post did not work, so I cut-n-pasted it and got to the Amazon listing.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CJPU7ZQ..._Fc4mFbR8D8X16




... for those that like to click and go!




I liked what I read. It will put out a lot of heat! The description in the amazon listing also states that it can be installed indoors with proper ventilation to include a flue.

[kazetsukai]

Oh wow, yeah this is a problem we had as well. You need two things: A way for fresh air to come in from the outside to be burned, and a way for the exhaust to exit to the outside. This can be hard to accomplish, and presents challenges in cold weather with freezing pipes/etc.

If you only install a flue, you will burn cabin air and that air will go outside. What will replace that air? Anywhere air can get in, air will flow in. Now lets say you had a fan mounted in the ceiling pulling hot air out- air will try to enter anywhere it can get in, including through your flue. How does that affect functionality/performance/safety?

This is also a problem when for instance, you're cleaning your black tank. With the fan on, you pull the vapors straight from the tank into the cabin, and the tank vent becomes an inlet. Be conscious of positive/negative air pressure in the cabin and how all of your ventilation / heat sources / openings will interact.

Ultimately we went with a tankless water heater designed for permanent RV use as it addresses those issues. Its definitely not perfect, though.

[dj2109]

Great advice

Ok I’m thinking I’ll have to upgrade to something like:

https://www.amazon.com/Girard-2GWHAM.../dp/B019BWN8E2

[kazetsukai]

Originally Posted by dj2109

Ok I’m thinking I’ll have to upgrade to something like:

https://www.amazon.com/Girard-2GWHAM.../dp/B019BWN8E2

We have that identical unit, I think.



Annoyingly we had to buy the front cover separately, seems like they fixed that.

[musigenesis]

Originally Posted by Native

The link you had in your post did not work, so I cut-n-pasted it and got to the Amazon listing.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CJPU7ZQ..._Fc4mFbR8D8X16

That look in her eyes says "I can't believe you lugged a tankless water heater up the side of a mountain, but I love you for it. Now go fetch the propane."

[bp1791-unleashed]

Originally Posted by musigenesis

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That look in her eyes says "I can't believe you lugged a tankless water heater up the side of a mountain, but I love you for it. Now go fetch the propane."

Just wait till he gets back with the propane and goes to hook up water to it...

[kazetsukai]

Originally Posted by bp1791-unleashed

Just wait till he gets back with the propane and goes to hook up water to it...

What are you guys talking about all of that stuff is in the backpack its mounted to...




...right!?

[dj2109]

LOL!!! I’m not sure if they fixed the cover issue...

On amazon it says “people bought this together:” and shows the unit and cover

[Brewmaster]

That's exactly what I'm using mine for. I did a lot of research on this heater and while I agree with all of the statements and explanations given so far, I think things may be a bit too strict on the outcome. 1: if you are worried about using up all of your cab oxygen, You must have that bus sealed up in a shrink wrap bubble. I know of no bus that is that air tight. 2: If it is that air tight, You best worry about your own breathing oxygen while you sleep and about your gas stove while your cooking. And if that's no problem cause you open something up while cooking, Well problem solved with your water heater also. Geeze, one of my windows are the entrance door is drafty enough to let the bus breath. I've seen people using the stove hood vents to get out the fumes of the stove and what they are cooking with no issues and I've read where the water heater burner is equal to a stove burner being lit, So where is the problem? The heater isn't using anything until you need water so that would mean somebody is awake and would notice a fume buildup or oxygen depletion or at least they should. The proper detector would also give notice should this happen. I'm not knocking anyone here, I'm just thinking for what it's worth that while everyone has given valid points in a perfect scenario, A skoolie is far far from being a perfect scenario. There are many other items in electrical and structural being done that should be have as much attention as this and are much more dangerous.

All I'm saying is that common sense and a bit of caution are enough to decide this water heater fate. BTW I have no issues, smells, or lack of oxygen in my setup and am perfectly happy and feel safe the way it is setup. IMHO

[ol trunt]

If you are using outside air for combustion and exhausting burned fuel to the outside you are golden. If not-- you aren't. Ain't rocket science.
Jack

[Brewmaster]

You Are Correct Sir !! Ain't rocket science.