Can I Use Diesel In A Kerosene Torpedo Heater

I now have a similar heater that runs on lpg.

Can i use diesel in a kerosene torpedo heater.

T town track t dec 20 2008 share post 3. Diesel fueled torpedo heaters are commonly used for two good reasons. Whenever the heater starts or stops it reeks. The videos on my channel are for entertainment purposes only.

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. I do not assume any responsibility for anything shown or mentioned on this channel. I could detect no difference in flame height or heat output and no odors.

Kerosene is better but you still have the odor issues. As with any other heater when using a diesel fueled unit you must be aware of the dangers of the gas. Mix kerosene and diesel in a 1 3 to 1 5 ratio and burn normally. You can burn diesel in a kerosene heater but you need to take some additional steps before you do.

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. Use only a high quality wick preferably 100 cotton alternative method. This is one reason why there are no carburetors that use diesel fuel. Yes you can burn diesel in a kerosene heater.

This makes it evaporate and burn. Here are some of the dangers you should know if you use diesel fuel in your kerosene heater. As a fuel source diesel is cheaper and more accessible than both kerosene and propane gases. A kerosene heater draws off or wicks up the kerosene.

I ve had two kerosene heaters and both were rated to run 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. Diesel fuel can also wick but it doesn t evaporate well. My experience is that it will work it will however smoke a little more and produce noticeably more fumes.

I used diesel once and the fumes will drive you out. If the space is already enclosed i d avoid both kerosene and diesel.