Just bought one today from the body shop, but after it was lit for 5 mins, the oil started to give off thick black smoke like it was going to go on fire. Is this supposed to happen? It said on the instructions not to dilute the oil with water.
2007-01-27 05:32:30 · 8 answers · asked by . 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Lol, sorry i think i've misled people here with my question!!! It's a scented oil burner with a tealight candle on the bottom and you put scented oil on the dish above! If i leave it for anything longer than 5 mins, there's a lot of smoke comes from it.
2007-01-27 08:21:50 · update #1
be sure you 're using propper oil, them check wick length
2007-01-28 04:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, absolutely NOT! There is a serious problem with the unit. If it was new, take it back. Even if it is not new, take it back anyway. By a "body shop" do you mean an automotive body shop, why from them? There are other places to get such burners from. A farmers supply store, or a department store that sell this kind of heater. Check your phone book for businesses that sell and install heating equipment. They should be a good source of information for heaters. I am guessing that this is a portable "oil" heater, such as a kerosene heater. You did use the correct fuel for it I hope. Oil is a common term for kerosene, since fuel oil is a type of kerosene. If you are talking about a kerosene type heater, and you did not use the right kind of fuel, then the unit needs to be taken apart, cleaned, and a new wick installed. Never, ever, mix a fuel with water. Not only will the two not mix, but you will harm the heater.
2007-01-27 05:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either it's faulty in some way or you're using the wrong oil or the oil is getting too hot. It should not smoke.
Check that you have the right oil and that it's not contaminated with anything.
Check that the oil pan is uncontaminated.
Check that your tea light is the correct distance from the oil pan and not too close.
If this doesn't cure the problem then take it back.
NEVER mix anything with the oil unless specifically on the manufacturer's instructions. This could be dangerous.
2007-01-28 04:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil and water do not mix, never allow this. what oil is this ?all fuels whether gas , or oil need air to complete the combustion. do you have a lack of air ? an oil burner needs pressure to atomise the oil, and then sufficient air the burn cleanly. talk to your supplier, or if possible contact the burner manufacturers
2007-01-27 07:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by woodworker143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see what it says on the oil.
2007-01-27 05:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by rstocks2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you add water i dint thick so
the answer is no unless you
are using diesel oil
2007-01-27 05:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by S Csparky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adjust wick height. check chimney placement, use clean fuel
2007-01-27 06:13:35 · answer #7 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are not but check
2007-01-27 05:45:08 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋