The Master BV170 is an oil-powered (diesel or kerosene) indirect heater. Intended for industrial and commercial business applications: the BV170 is a popular solution for those with warehouses to heat, workshops to warm, or events tents to toast up. Indirect, rather than direct, this means the BV170 generates clean, warm air, as the combustion process is protected from the environmental air it is warming. Therefore, the fumes made in combustion can be flued or chimneyed somewhere else. Or, the heater can be placed externally and the hot air can be flued into the space you want warming up. (If separate heat and combustion ducting are not a concern, a direct heating solution may be suitable for you.)

Power boost

Only slightly longer (+11.5cm)  and heavier (+6/8kg) than the BV110, the BV170 boasts a substantial power increase from 34kW to 49kW (+15kW). To put this in perspective, an equivalent home boiler to the BV170 would generate enough heat to power in excess of 16 radiators. Or, theoretically, the BV170 could heat 7’600 litres of water by approximately 5 celsius in an hour. (The BV110, over an hour, could heat 5’200 litres by 5 celsius.)

Propulsive Air Heater

The BV170 is essentially a form of convector-fan heater. What this means is the heater draws air into it, warming the air as it is pulled through/past its heating element. The result is a voluminous but gentler heat as the heated air does not heat you per se, but insulates you. Moreover, this heated air can be dispersed quickly across a space. Impressively, for instance, the BV170 pulls 1.8 million litres of air through its little body every hour, heating it up.

100% Clean Air

As mentioned previously, the BV170 is an indirect heater. Indirect heating means the hot air is separate from combustion. Therefore, it is possible to set up the BV170 in a range of ways. For example, a popular means of heating commercial settings, such as events, is by having the BV170 positioned outside the space, porting heat in. This means the heater, which creates noise, is set away from locations where conversation could be happening. Alternatively, the BV170 can be set up right where it is needed, within a space, with a chimney or flue taking the exhaust fumes safely away.

The fact the BV range can create 100% clean air, does mean it can heat closed spaces that its cousins in the Master B range (B180; B230; B360;) are unsuitable for.

Going the distance

The BV170 boasts a fuel autonomy of 14 hours. This means the BV170 could run continuously for 14 hours if you needed it to. However, with the analogue or digital thermostat, this should be extended. For example, if your heater only needs to run for half an hour every hour, the time would be double: 28 hours. Be it 14 or more hours, it's reassuring to know you won’t need to be running back and forward with diesel all the time!

Mobile

The BV170 is a trolley mounted, on a sturdy frame with strong, large wheels. This makes the BV170 a dream to push or pull around, position or reposition as you need it. Over the rougher terrain of a construction site, the smoother surface of a warehouse floor, or the grass of an event, the BV170 is a highly manoeuvrable piece of kit. 

How do I get one of these amazing heaters?

The Master BV110 is an indirect diesel-powered heater. Creating clean air, separate to exhaust, they are perfect for construction sites, warehouses, workshops and events tents. If you would like to find out more/enquire about the BV110 or our wider range of heaters, please get in touch via phone (01652) 659759, email (), the messenger icon (left below) or via our contact form.

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