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Well finally got my B3LC eberspacher I got from Vince hooked up and running yesterday, since it is the newer type this question goes out to those who have them, or those who install them (ie: Denis at Linden), when I ran the heater this morning when it was cool enough to have the unit call for more heat I experianced a fine smoke comming from the blower hose, is this because of a protective coating applied at assembly, and it will burn off and stop smoking after a few times of use at a higher heat?

Also even though it was only about 60 degrees when I ran it this morning I was a bit concerned about how hot the hose got, (paper hose that came with unit) I do have extra SCAT hose from aircraft spruce that I used on the heat exchanger system, when I replaced the fron hose earlier this year, it is rated for something like 375 degrees I think, I still have not decided how I will finally plumb the heating system yet, go to the stock location in the rear bed or try to make something of my own design, any thought would be appreciated.

It is oil! used to coat the HX during storage, it will go away.

Also even though it was only about 60 degrees when I ran it this morning I was a bit concerned about how hot the hose got, (paper hose that came with unit) I do have extra SCAT hose from aircraft spruce that I used on the heat exchanger system, when I replaced the fron hose earlier this year, it is rated for something like 375 degrees I think, I still have not decided how I will finally plumb the heating system yet, go to the stock location in the rear bed or try to make something of my own design, any thought would be appreciated.

It should have a fire retarder applied to it. Hit a spare piece with a torch see if it will ignite.

i'd greatly appreciate any pix, drawings, etc of anyone's heater design (any type). i fear winter.