Professional Diesel Heater Installation: Safety, Compliance, and Comfort

While the appeal of a warm cabin is universal, the process of a diesel heater installation is a complex engineering task. Dealing with combustible fuel, high-temperature exhausts, and 12V electrical integration requires a professional touch to ensure your vessel remains both safe and insurable.

As OFTEC-certified marine engineers, we specialise in high-quality installations that meet and exceed the rigorous standards of the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS).

Why Professional Installation is Essential

Installing a marine diesel heater is not a DIY task. An improper fitting introduces several critical risks to your vessel and crew:

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety: A leak in the exhaust system can allow odourless, deadly CO gas into your living space. We ensure every joint is 100% gas-tight.
• Fire Prevention: Incorrectly fused wiring or undersized cables are major fire hazards. We use only high-specification marine electrical components and vibration-resistant fittings.

Our Installation Standards

Every installation we perform follows a strict safety protocol designed for the harsh marine environment:

1. System Placement: We identify the optimal location for heat distribution while ensuring the unit is mounted on a secure, vibration-dampened platform.
2. Exhaust Engineering: We utilise high-temperature lagging and marine-grade skin fittings to manage the 300°C+ exhaust gases safely.
3. Fuel Integration: We establish a safe, leak-proof supply from your tank using only specified marine-grade diesel appliances and fittings.

Choosing the Right System

Matching the heater’s power output (kW) to your boat’s volume is critical to prevent “coking” or carbon buildup.

Get a Technical Quote

Ready to transform your boat with a safe, professionally installed heating system? Our team is available for installations across the UK canal network.