VAL-6 Heaters
Super efficient, portable, clean heat – VAL6 delivers all that and more. Indoors, outdoors, warming people, equipment, and materials, the VAL6 outperforms “torpedo” and “salamander” type heaters with almost three times the VAL6 BTU output. The key is Infrared Heat and innovative design. Our knowledgeable team can help you select which model will work best for you and we generally ship the same day you order (orders before 2PM MT). Choose among our four most popular models.
- Field Repair
- Job Site
- Cold Spot in Warehouse or Plant
- Keep Employees Warm
- Keep Material from Freezing
- Keep Engines and Equipment Warm
- Economical – less than half the fuel of a torpedo heater for the same feeling of warmth
- Heats Objects Like the Sun Heats the Earth
- Not affected by drafts
- Not affected by mist
- Radiant heat does not tend to rise like heated air
- No energy wasted blowing heated air
- Heat a Wider Area
- Almost 100% Energy to Heat Conversion – No Smoke or Odor
- Durable – Long Life Reduces Replacement Cost
- Simple to Operate and Maintain
- Portable – Convenient Wheels and Pull Handle
- Stackable for Warm Weather Storage
Specifications
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| EPX | KBE5L | KBE5S | Daystar | |
| Heat Output | 140,00 BTU/h – High 100,000 BTU/h – Low | 118,000 BTU/h – High 100,000 BTU/h – Low | 111,000 BTU/h | 53,100 BTU/h |
| Fuel | Diesel, Kerosene | Diesel, Kerosene | Diesel, Kerosene | Diesel, Kerosene |
| Power Source | 120V/60Hz | 120V/60Hz | 120V/60Hz | 120V/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 150W | 80W | 80W | 120W |
| Continuous Run Time | 15 Hrs High, 20 Hrs Low | 15 Hrs High, 20 Hrs Low | 9 Hrs. | 6 Hrs. |
| Fuel Tank Size | 15.4 Gal. | 15.1 Gal. | 9.0 Gal. | 2.6 Gal. |
| Safety Devices | Photocell Flame Monitor, 3A Fuse, Tip Over Switch, Overvoltage Detector, Overheat Protection | Photocell Flame Monitor, 3A Fuse, Tip Over Switch | Photocell Flame Monitor, 3A Fuse, Tip Over Switch, Overvoltage Detector | Photocell Flame Monitor, 3A Fuse, Tip Over Switch, Overheat Protection |
| Fuel Consumption | 1.02 gal/h – High 0.75 gal/h – Low | 0.90 gal/h – High 0.75 gal/h – Low | 0.85 gal/h | 0.40 gal/h |
| External Dimension (H x W x D) | 38.4 x 25.4 x 48.6 (in) | 36.3 x 28.0 x 29.2 (in) | 36.1 x 27.9 x 27.7 (in) | 23.4 x 12.2 x 22.8 (in) |
| Dry Weight | 110.0 lbs | 92.6 lbs | 83.8 lbs | 40.0 lbs |
| Features | Built-in Thermostat High/Low Switch, Fuel Heater | Thermostat Option High/Low Switch, Fuel Heater | Thermostat Option | Thermostat Option |
VAL6 – Your Best Decision for Portable Heat
Fuel Savings – Pays for Itself in One Season
| Fuel Consumption Rate | |
| Torpedo Heater (300BTU) | 2.4 gal/h |
| VAL6 KBE5S | 0.85 |
| VAL6 Fuel Consumption Improvement | 1.55 gal/h |
| VAL6 Savings per Hour – Pick Your Fuel Cost | |
| At $2.50/gal Diesel | $3.88 |
| At $3.00/gal Diesel | $4.65 |
| At $3.50/gal Diesel | $5.42 |
| VAL6 Savings per Season – 50 Eight Hr. Days (400 Hrs) | |
| At $2.50/gal Diesel | $1,552.00 |
| At $3.00/gal Diesel | $1,860.00 |
| At $3.50/gal Diesel | $2,168.00 |
| And Also: | |
| Very Quiet | Smokeless – no burning eyes, sore throat, headaches |
| Low moisture – Dry heat | More Durable – Longer Life |
Temperature Diagrams
Comparison Diagram for Temperature Distribution
