What is the max altitude this item will work at
1423901
We regularly use the heater at 5000 feet during the winter and it works great. Not sure what the maximum altitude is for the heater.
1423902
The folks who make these heaters are in N.C. I would imagine they are probably the only ones who can answer this question definitively.
1423903
I have used the Wave-3 when camping at 10,000 feet without any problems. This was the Wave-3 without the oxygen depletion sensor.
1423904
Some heaters have low oxygen sensors and cut out around 5,000 to 6,000 ft.This heater does not use an oxygen sensor and thus, is not altitude limited. So far, I have used mine at almost 10,000 ft. and it worked fine. You do need to keep a window or a vent cracked open (about 1 inch) when using it. If you don't, you will likely set off the RV's CO detector alarm.
1423905
I live in California coastal zone at altitudes up to 2400 feet but I have used the wave 3 at altitudes of 5000 feet with no problems 30 below snowing (near Lake Tahoe ) no problems at all. Have not tried at higher altitudes. Camco Manufacturing has been very responsive to questions. I own a wave 8 (1 year) and a wave 3 (20 years plus)David
1656778
Agree with 1200 feet maximum under ideal conditions.... Listen, you will lose orientation because the plane is too small to see before you lose signal.
682660
Though I have not done it personally, according to the specs, it should work up to 300 or so feet.
1937701
It will depend on how cold the area is and the altitude. The best way is to just try it.
1917325
I am not sure how the performance changes with altitude, I reside at 3200 ft and have no issues at all. I would suggest visiting the March website and determine that.
644715
It should work, but will be right on the edge. Mine begins measuring distances between 26-28 ft.
263081
If there is metal below the surface of the ground it will signal the presence of it. So if you can bring it closer to the ground it should work up to four inches above the ground.
11054
Yes, it works well in high altitudes, we live above 5800 feet and it works like a champ! i have it hooked up to a five gallon propane tank that I placed outside the house, just put a small hole through the wall or floor, installed a shutoff valve and used a hose from a propane bbq. Works wonderfully.
927862
Overall a good product but certainly will not work the distance advertised. I didn't do any exact experiments but 500 ft would be my estimate for reliable performance
1696465
Any stove is going to work at elevations, just not as well the higher you go. For high elevations, I recommend using fuels that need little oxygen to burn. But I am no pro at low oxygen environments.
1799823
Not sure of the top range, tested mine at 20+ ft as well.. worked flawlessly.
487995
Sorry, I don't know, but I suggest you use something with more power if you would like descent results !
298640
I'm using this heater at 1100 feet elevation. I do not know the maximum elevation.
1386555
Haven't used mine yet but it should be in the item specs. I think the max is 220
18203
well... the site boasts 9000M (29,000 ft) or till you freeze the battery... which ever comes first... but if you are weather ballooning, I think this will unfortunately stop or even break before you reach peak altitude....
1713469
That would depend on your altitude. Borrow a good thermometer if you don't have one. A candy thermometer will get you in the ballpark.
562727
You can call the rinnai factory tech and he can run you thu how to adjust for altitude but it would be better to have a licenced mech. who has the tools and the know how. I am licenced and put one in at 8400 ft but I did not have the gaugeto check it out. you need a dual manometer and the only person who has one is a specialist.