I have #2 heating oil, can I burn that oil in a kerosene heater? If not, can I burn a 10% blend of kerosene(90%) and heating oil(10%)?
2006-10-08 07:25:20 · 4 answers · asked by finalf 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The two are very close to each other chemically. I have known people who have used them interchangibly when they couldn't find one or the other. We have done that in our green houses. I personally am more cautious. I would call the mauufacturer of a kerosene heared and ask customer service if you can or visa versa.
2006-10-08 07:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not try to burn #2 in a kerosene jet heater (torpedo) unless its in a real drafty space like an old barn or something. it will stink like $700
never burn #2 in a wick type heater. #2 has a high wax content and will foul the wick to the point that it will no longer light.
i wouldn't recommend any blend at all in a wick type heater.
2006-10-08 09:13:08 · answer #2 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesel would have been a better choice. There is more BTUs in diesel than K1 and it a heck of allot cheaper. If it will run ok K1 it will run on diesel.
2016-03-28 01:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-08 07:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋