VAL6 Radiant Heaters

When the VAL6 hit the Japanese and European markets, it revolutionized the portable space heating industry. Expertly and scientifically designed, the VAL6 burns diesel fuel with an amazing 98.9% efficiency rating. The carbon monoxide output is only 1-2ppm, 10-20 times less than convection “torpedo” or “salamander” heaters. There are a couple copycats out there, but none come close to the original: VAL6.


Daystar

When it comes to the Daystar, literally, it’s not the size, but how you use it.

The Rundown

The Daystar is really the perfect balance between size and strength. When it comes down to it, having a powerful, diesel-fired, radiant and forced-air heater that you can pick up and move virtually anywhere is a handy thing to have around.

Parts
Find parts for the Daystar here.
Find a parts breakdown for the Daystar here.


KBE5S

Little brother to the KBE5L, the KBE5S was designed specifically for the United States market.

The Rundown

Packing nearly the same amount of heat, the KBE5S is more compact, with a smaller fuel tank, and no exhaust visor. Additionally, when the KBE5L received an upgrade with a high/low switch and fuel pre-heater, the KBE5S did not. This created a larger performance gap between the two, and the KBE5S became our Economy version and the KBE5L became our Premium version. In the end, however, if you need good, quality heat, the KBE5S won’t let you down.

Parts
Find parts for the KBE5S here.
Find a parts breakdown for the KBE5S here.


KBE5L

Easily, the most popular VAL6 model worldwide. The KBE5L is a true workhorse that keeps getting better.

The Rundown

Recently, the manufacturer added a high/low switch for when less heat is enough, and you want to save a bit of fuel. They also added a fuel pre-heater, creating a more perfect, clean combustion. If you don’t know which VAL6 to get, the KBE5L is a good starting point.

Parts
Find parts for the KBE5L here.
Find a parts breakdown for the KBE5L here.


EPX

The Blazing Sun of the VAL6 line, the EPX is our largest and most advanced heater in the series to date.

The Rundown

Boasting a 20% larger radiation disk than the KBE5S or KBE5L, the EPX is able to use less fuel for the same amount of heat, due to the larger surface area. Already fitted with all of the fixings the KBE5L received when it was upgraded: high/low switch, fuel pre-heater, 15 gallon fuel tank, exhaust visor – not to mention an internal thermostat with connections for an external thermostat. The EPX combines power, efficiency, economy and safety, and is the way of the future for the VAL6 series.

Parts
Find parts for the EPX here.
Find a parts breakdown for the EPX here.

  • "The thing I like about the heater [VAL6] is that it's quiet and you don't have any fumes. You can leave it in an enclosed building, and can still work and carry on a conversation. You don’t have to be rubbing your eyes a half hour after you're in there because your eyes are burning."
  • "If I had any recommendation for somebody: don’t wait for cold weather to wish you had one [VAL6]!"
  • "It’s [VAL6] really helped us in controlling the temperature, and it does it in a short time. The heat up time is faster, and the heat is more distributed."
  • "It’s [VAL6] cut our heat-up time by almost half, and without the smell and the noise. That’s all productivity. You don’t have to advance plan that much."
  • "We were introduced to the VAL6 through friends of ours. So we went directly to getting two of those heaters, and they did a wonderful job. We could work down there, scooping out the melted snow, and haul it right out, and not have to worry about having dangerous fumes."
  • "The VAL6 cut down about four weeks of our construction time, because we were able to go ahead and melt the snow, and get the basement dried out, and go on with the rest of our construction."
  • "I burn #1 [diesel] in it [VAL6]. I can put it back in the corner of the [uninsulated] calving building, and it will heat up the calving area. So it will definitely keep the chill off. If I’ve got an enclosed building, it will definitely warm it up."
  • "In our calving operation, we use it [VAL6] extensively, during calving. I also use it in my shop, and I really appreciate the lack of fumes, because of the fact that I can have an enclosed shop, I can kick on, and I don’t have to worry about my eyes burning."
  • "We like it [VAL6] because it’s portable and quick to move around, and distributes a lot of heat in short order."
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