Bongo Fury

See fact sheet 'Engine Pre-Heater' Re: all the above.

I read it the other day - nice piece of work and something Mike on-before-and-after-tea should look into it.

Nice looking factsheet but the PDF file will not show photos for me and opening it seems to have slugged my PC. Anyone else having this problem?

As fas as the device goes (and forgive me my lack of patience, its my slugged PC) does it require a 240v supply (limits usefulness for me if so as not useable when wild camping) and does it give hot water you can use for washing, showering etc. In short, I'm trying to work out what it does that could not be done by another simpler means (except prewarm the engine, but I can live without that)

Twas the same for me Mike, got bored waiting for it

It is a larger file than most or all of the other fact sheets so if you have a slowe connection you may have a problem.
Suggest you make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader, V9.
Then try this: Open the file to the first page only, then save a copy to file on your computer. It may take a little while to down load to file if your connection is slow. Once down loaded it should be responsive when opened from the downloaded version.

Biobongo wrote:It is a larger file than most or all of the other fact sheets so if you have a slowe connection you may have a problem.
Suggest you make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader, V9.
Then try this: Open the file to the first page only, then save a copy to file on your computer. It may take a little while to down load to file if your connection is slow. Once down loaded it should be responsive when opened from the downloaded version.

The thing is, peeps either won't be clued up on how to do that or else they just won't get a round tuit. It ought to be possible to make a file like that pretty small - probably a question of getting the picture files suitable small in size (JPG format, optimised for screen use).

I have 8Mb broadband. Not lightning quick, but probably fairly typical.

Once again though, a nice looking factsheet.

For us wild campers, I'm curious to know just how quiet a quiet generator could be made if it were put inside a soundproof box. A gennie+standard leccy heater seems a neat, affordable combination to me. Mind you, how often I'd actually get round to using it is another matter!

mikeonb4c wrote:

Biobongo wrote:It is a larger file than most or all of the other fact sheets so if you have a slowe connection you may have a problem.
Suggest you make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader, V9.
Then try this: Open the file to the first page only, then save a copy to file on your computer. It may take a little while to down load to file if your connection is slow. Once down loaded it should be responsive when opened from the downloaded version.

The thing is, peeps either won't be clued up on how to do that or else they just won't get a round tuit. It ought to be possible to make a file like that pretty small - probably a question of getting the picture files suitable small in size (JPG format, optimised for screen use).

I have 8Mb broadband. Not lightning quick, but probably fairly typical.

Once again though, a nice looking factsheet.

For us wild campers, I'm curious to know just how quiet a quiet generator could be made if it were put inside a soundproof box. A gennie+standard leccy heater seems a neat, affordable combination to me. Mind you, how often I'd actually get round to using it is another matter!

It is about a 4Mb,pdf. File. An actual 8mb broadband connection should be an instant download. Mine is only 3Mb speed at best & opens instantly.

Are others 0pening this file OK

The the whole idea of pdf. files is to compact the whole document, including the JPG files. The standard program for opening these is Adobe Reader in this case it must be V6 or better. The latest version is 9.1. A link is provided to it at the beginning of the fact sheet data base, it is 37Mb download mined. Just over 4mins on 8Mb
The Pre Heater is not for wild camping. There is a very useful small fan heater can be used at a push with an inverter at 600W will draw 60A/hr, but great when used with a hook up, very compact, can probably be purchased separately. The additions to the venting of the cooling system fact sheets can be adapted for use without the pump.
The Pre heater will be of particular interest to those burning SVO. Also those wanting to save wear & tear on their engine, especially where lots of short journeys. Those who have 'health ailments' will appreciate the instant warmth in cold winters. The full saving, on full consumption, wear & tear will possibly save the the cost of electricity used.

For wild camping look at this link
http://www.ccis.com/home/mnemeth/12volt/12volt.htm
that I refer to on another post. Read both parts 1 & 2. I think you will fined it very usefull.

Biobongo wrote:

mikeonb4c wrote:

Biobongo wrote:It is a larger file than most or all of the other fact sheets so if you have a slowe connection you may have a problem.
Suggest you make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader, V9.
Then try this: Open the file to the first page only, then save a copy to file on your computer. It may take a little while to down load to file if your connection is slow. Once down loaded it should be responsive when opened from the downloaded version.

The thing is, peeps either won't be clued up on how to do that or else they just won't get a round tuit. It ought to be possible to make a file like that pretty small - probably a question of getting the picture files suitable small in size (JPG format, optimised for screen use).

I have 8Mb broadband. Not lightning quick, but probably fairly typical.

Once again though, a nice looking factsheet.

For us wild campers, I'm curious to know just how quiet a quiet generator could be made if it were put inside a soundproof box. A gennie+standard leccy heater seems a neat, affordable combination to me. Mind you, how often I'd actually get round to using it is another matter!

It is about a 4Mb,pdf. File. An actual 8mb broadband connection should be an instant download. Mine is only 3Mb speed at best & opens instantly.

Are others 0pening this file OK

The the whole idea of pdf. files is to compact the whole document, including the JPG files. The standard program for opening these is Adobe Reader in this case it must be V6 or better. The latest version is 9.1. A link is provided to it at the beginning of the fact sheet data base, it is 37Mb download mined. Just over 4mins on 8Mb
The Pre Heater is not for wild camping. There is a very useful small fan heater can be used at a push with an inverter at 600W will draw 60A/hr, but great when used with a hook up, very compact, can probably be purchased separately. The additions to the venting of the cooling system fact sheets can be adapted for use without the pump.
The Pre heater will be of particular interest to those burning SVO. Also those wanting to save wear & tear on their engine, especially where lots of short journeys. Those who have 'health ailments' will appreciate the instant warmth in cold winters. The full saving, on full consumption, wear & tear will possibly save the the cost of electricity used.

For wild camping look at this link
http://www.ccis.com/home/mnemeth/12volt/12volt.htm
that I refer to on another post. Read both parts 1 & 2. I think you will fined it very usefull.

Excellent BB and thanks - I'll check out the various tips above

Useful Link re batteries Biobongo