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.

Hundreds of Uses

  • Field Repair
  • Job Site
  • Cold Spot in Warehouse or Plant
  • Keep Employees Warm
  • Keep Material from Freezing
  • Keep Engines and Equipment Warm

VAL6 Infrared Heater Advantages

  • 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

VAL6

Specifications

EPX KBE5L KBE5S Daystar
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

Temperature Gradients

Call 800-274-4121 or click here for more information.

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