Can I Use Diesel In A Kerosene Torpedo Heater

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Can i use diesel in a kerosene torpedo heater.

You can burn diesel in a kerosene heater but you need to take some additional steps before you do. Kerosene is better but you still have the odor issues. I ve had two kerosene heaters and both were rated to run diesel. I used diesel once and the fumes will drive you out.

Diesel burns surprisingly well in my 23 000 btu kerosun brand kerosene heater. A kerosene heater draws off or wicks up the kerosene. The videos on my channel are for entertainment purposes only. Whenever the heater starts or stops it reeks.

If you pour diesel fuel on the ground and throw a lit match on it the fuel won t ignite. T town track t dec 20 2008 share post 3. My experience is that it will work it will however smoke a little more and produce noticeably more fumes. Mix 5ml of 91 or better isopropyl alcohol in each pint of diesel.

A friend that works at the local fuel co op told me that diesel may reduce the life of the wick but so far i can t tell any difference. Here are some of the dangers you should know if you use diesel fuel in your kerosene heater. Mix kerosene and diesel in a 1 3 to 1 5 ratio and burn normally. The ignitor plug may not last quite as long or foul out a little sooner with diesel talking maybe 2 3 seasons instead of 4 5 remember with either fuel they do produce toxic fumes so use them in a ventilated area only.

As with any other heater when using a diesel fueled unit you must be aware of the dangers of the gas. I now have a similar heater that runs on lpg. Diesel fueled torpedo heaters are commonly used for two good reasons. I could detect no difference in flame height or heat output and no odors.

Diesel will burn a little dirtier so you will have more fumes odor. If the space is already enclosed i d avoid both kerosene and diesel. Yes you can burn diesel in a kerosene heater. Use only a high quality wick preferably 100 cotton alternative method.

Diesel fuel can also wick but it doesn t evaporate well. As a fuel source diesel is cheaper and more accessible than both kerosene and propane gases.