webasto to calorifier

[christhefish]

I have just fitted a webasto 5kw heater [very pleased with it] at the moment the calorifier is connected direct to engine I would like to connect heater to calorifier also.The dilemma is shall I join engine and heater together or fit valves so I turn heating loop off while running engine? any help most greatful

[bobsyouruncle]

[QUOTE=christhefish;2688482]I have just fitted a webasto 5kw heater [very pleased with it] at the moment the calorifier is connected direct to engine I would like to connect heater to calorifier also.The dilemma is shall I join engine and heater together or fit valves so I turn heating loop off while running engine? any help most greatful.

Hi, I fitted the Webasto Thermo Top C about 2 years ago. I cut 2 x tees in to have the engine in play when required and was going to fit 2 x lever action ball valves. The Heater has been so succesfull I have never bothered connecting the engine as I don’t do a lot of long trips and I am only making 22 litres which I can do with the Webasto in 15 mins anyway. Just out of interest did you install a buffer tank to work off some of the heating load? I have just started to make a drop in hot water kit as pictured. Cheers from Australia.