Can I Use Diesel In A Kerosene Torpedo Heater

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Can i use diesel in a kerosene torpedo heater.

Diesel burns surprisingly well in my 23 000 btu kerosun brand kerosene heater. A kerosene heater draws off or wicks up the kerosene. This is one reason why there are no carburetors that use diesel fuel. Yes you can burn diesel in a kerosene heater.

Kerosene is better but you still have the odor issues. This makes it evaporate and burn. I now have a similar heater that runs on lpg. Diesel fueled torpedo heaters are commonly used for two good reasons.

Diesel is much more oily than kerosene remember that in a diesel motor the fuel acts as an upper cylinder lube. 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. The videos on my channel are for entertainment purposes only. Diesel fuel can also wick but it doesn t evaporate well.

Here are some of the dangers you should know if you use diesel fuel in your kerosene heater. 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. T town track t dec 20 2008 share post 3. I ve had two kerosene heaters and both were rated to run diesel.

If the space is already enclosed i d avoid both kerosene and diesel. You can burn diesel in a kerosene heater but you need to take some additional steps before you do. I could detect no difference in flame height or heat output and no odors. As with any other heater when using a diesel fueled unit you must be aware of the dangers of the gas.

I do not assume any responsibility for anything shown or mentioned on this channel. Mix 5ml of 91 or better isopropyl alcohol in each pint of diesel. My experience is that it will work it will however smoke a little more and produce noticeably more fumes. Mix kerosene and diesel in a 1 3 to 1 5 ratio and burn normally.

Diesel will burn a little dirtier so you will have more fumes odor. If you pour diesel fuel on the ground and throw a lit match on it the fuel won t ignite.