Toyotomi diesel heaters?

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Has anyone had any experience with these Japanese-made oll/diesel space heaters?

"The TOYOTOMI line-up of Toyostove & Oil Miser direct-vent (sealed combustion) oil-fired heating products feature ease of installation, quiet, efficient energy saving operation, and micro-control. Powerful forced air circulating fans, with precise thermostatic control, 3 heat levels and fan speeds, and self-diagnostic functions. High efficiency (87%), safe and reliable, these quality units are manufactured in Japan.."

Friends in a small town are looking at options for heating a mobile home/trailer addition to their house and these came up in discussion.
 
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They were real popular in SE Alaska. I purchased and installed a small one in a duplex I was renting - with the landlady's permission for the install - and it was quiet and efficient. Much better than the electric baseboard heat in the duplex. I used a 55 gallon drum for the fuel tank and kept it topped off using 5 gallon jugs of #1 diesel fuel.

My daughter and her family use one in their home and love it.
 
Here's an older thread about the China made example...
That was my thread :) I have one of those (a Vevor "all-on-one") and it has proven quite useful for a few things, such as running some heat under my tractor or excav. before firing it up in winter, as well as providing heat under a temporary "tent" for curing painted parts in colder weather. They're inexpensive knock-offs but quite popular for less-demading applications.

But they're a whole 'nuther ball of fish to the Toyotomi. Even the pricey German Webasto & Espar heaters are more for heating a camper. The Toyotomi are higher output for heating a living space.
 
In the new world of heaters, we are seeing a lot of ideas that are "Not from here."

Alcohol stoves and ovens have the problem of "Invisible Flames!"

Propane appliances have a problem with propane vapors "pooling" with resulting Ka-boom.

Diesel appliances have a readily available fuel supply that is easy and safe for transport. But smelly.

I don't think any "Special Instructions" are required for any fuel type. People just need to follow the instructions for the unit they have, NOT the 'we always did it this way" mentality.

Ivan

BTW, if it is very easy to ignite, it is also very easy to blow up!
 
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