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TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER

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Ray

12-03-2002 14:55:33




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Got a 155,000 btu forced air torpedo heater that runs on Kerosene. I was told that some of them run on diesel so I tried it in mine and alls it does it blow out un-burnt fuel. My question is what else can you mix with diesel (unleaded?) to burn in it besides kerosene. If so, what would the ratio be?
Thanks in advance.
Ray..




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Raymond Bagwell

12-04-2002 10:20:32




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 Re: TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER in reply to Ray, 12-03-2002 14:55:33  
Stick with the kerosene. I have had problems running diesel. especially if your heater is stored where it is cold when not in use. If you are going to use diesel filter it.



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MADDOG

12-04-2002 05:12:08




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 Re: TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER in reply to Ray, 12-03-2002 14:55:33  
I use a 50/50 blend of kerosene and #1 diesel (also called "home heating oil"). Then ADJUST the ratio to suit your "tastes"; MOST kerosene heaters WILL NOT burn 100% # 2 Diesel fuel, it's too thick to get thru the suction orifices.



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Dave

12-04-2002 01:09:01




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 Re: TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER in reply to Ray, 12-03-2002 14:55:33  
The Amish up around here use solvent in thier lanterns and heaters, stoves etc. Of course they don't use your type of heater- no electric.Where I buy solvent,The guys tell me that the Amish show up with 55 gal. drums to buy it.Its about the same or cheaper than kero. and burns cleaner.



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Ben in KY

12-03-2002 21:58:54




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 Re: TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER in reply to Ray, 12-03-2002 14:55:33  
For safety use only #1 or #2 . ANY gasoline added to the kerosene causes a safety problem because of the added combustion temps and the increased vaporization of gasoline could cause an explosive situation. I have run my heater on #2, but it stinks a lot worse than #1 and can gel in cold weather.

Ben in KY



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ed b

12-03-2002 18:56:14




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 Re: TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER in reply to Ray, 12-03-2002 14:55:33  
i use the same deisel fuel i put in the tractor even have anti gel in it ed b



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GasHog

12-03-2002 18:02:26




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 Re: TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER in reply to Ray, 12-03-2002 14:55:33  
What kind of diesel did you put in it? Mine runs just fine on #1,but won't work with #2 in it. I did put a 50/50 blend in once when I ran out of #1. It worked but I could tell it didn't like it.



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T_Bone

12-03-2002 17:00:16




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 Re: TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER in reply to Ray, 12-03-2002 14:55:33  
Hi Ray,

I start out with 10% gas and go up from there. The problem with mixing fuels is you can get to hot (high BTU) of fuel mix and start ruining some componets on some heaters so proceed carefully. VW suggested 10%gas with #2D to make a #1D diesel mix but you may have to go thinner.

T_Bone



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Farmered

12-04-2002 20:22:04




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 Re: Re: TYPE OF FUEL FOR HEATER in reply to T_Bone, 12-03-2002 17:00:16  
Hey T-Bone, Make sure that you stand back at least a hundred feet for each 10% gas that you use. An asbestos suit would be a good option too.
Good luck Ed



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