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John Dennehy |
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V.P. of Marketing and Communications
Espar Heater Systems
(800) 387-4800
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Mr. Dennehy has been V.P. of Marketing and Communications with Espar for 9 years. He has played an integral part in working with several levels of government agencies in both the U.S. and Canada to bring awareness to the challenges of idling, anti-idling technologies and the reduction of green house gases. Mr. Dennehy will entertain questions on anti-idling technologies, state regulations and state/province initiatives regarding rebates/incentives and also idling laws and fines within each state.
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Do the coolant heaters fit within the definition of APU?
Example Webasto’s Thermo 50, DBW 2010 etc.
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No, an APU gives you 3 things, the ability via a generator to give you heat, air-conditioning and power. The units you mention above heat coolant, these are diesel fired coolant heaters not generators. They can bring engines up to temperature and additionally via a heat exchanger provide heat to interiors. The are much smaller the APU's and easier to install.
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I am the owner of a ulti max idle eliminator and was needing to know where I can purchase replacement parts. My understanding is they have gone out of business, but there has to be somewhere to purchase these parts. Any help would be appreciated
Thank_you
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I don't know of hand but you might want to check the web. Always do your homework when purchasing equipment and always buy from a company with a great reputation and wide service network.
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What does the average over the road driver idle in a years time? What is the average fuel useage per hour ideling the truck?
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1,200 - 1,600 hours a year.
A typical class 8 truck at 900 rpm uses approx. 3/4 - 1 gallon an hour.
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WE HAVE 3 CLASS 8 TRUCKS. WHAT WOULD IT COST TO PUT A SYSTEM ON EACH TRUCK? THANKS,
KEN
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Ken, you're probably looking at anywhere between $1,400 -$1,500 installed. The heater I'm quoting is Espar's Airtronic D2 bunk heater.
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I presume idleing overnight takes 1 gal per hr. What does an auxiliary heating or heat/air system cost? How many nights in the truck for payback at 8 hours, $3.00 plus per gallon?
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You are correct with your assumption on 1 gallon an hour at idle. An Espar Airtronic D2 bunk heater costs approx. $1,400 installed. Payback all depends on how often you are using the heater and that depends on where you're travelling, are you in colder climates. We have seen on average a ROI of less than a year, with your parameters the calculation figures to pay you back in 58 days.
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