I ran out of fuel oil for my furnace, and the guy doesn't come until Monday. I have heard that diesel is the same thing. If I buy 5-10 gallons, could I make do until he shows up?
2007-03-16 22:52:26 · 10 answers · asked by joby10095 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes. In most states it also carries a road tax, so is not a bargain. But in this instance it won't matter for a small quantity.
Lots of times when you run our, dirt and gunk get sucked into the line. When it gets filled from empty all kinds of sediment get stirred up - so you might want to consider not firing up your burner right after its delivered Monday, if you can. Let it settle for 20 minutes or so.
A great alternative that will help clean your lines is Kerosene. If you have a choice I'd put 10 gallons of kero in before I'd opt for diesel.
Hope you know how to prime the pump if you don't have a two line system.
http://www.eei.org/industry_issues/energy_infrastructure/fuel_diversity/oil/index.htm
2007-03-16 22:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-08 09:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by mcpeek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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can I use diesel fuel in my oil furnace?
I ran out of fuel oil for my furnace, and the guy doesn't come until Monday. I have heard that diesel is the same thing. If I buy 5-10 gallons, could I make do until he shows up?
2015-08-10 04:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can use diesel in your furnace....but be sure not to put in more than you will use. Diesel fuel at low temp's will gel and clog the piping that you already have, making it more expensive. With only 5 to 10 gallons you should be OK, but try to put in only what you are going to use. Kerosene also works, and doesn't gel....but also burns faster and hotter; which is good for a quick heat up, but when heating a home, use the diesel.
Hope you have a warm night.
2007-03-17 04:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by lorencehill 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Diesel fuel is ULS (ultra-low sulphur) #2 fuel oil that is also low in paraffin. Home heating oil is #2 fuel oil that includes most of the paraffin fractions and is not as low in sulphur. Accordingly, diesel will burn cleaner than heating oil - and will do no damage whatsoever to your unit. If you look for 'off-road' diesel you will not have to pay the road taxes on it. It is often available at rural fuel stations. You can burn kerosene - but its heat value is slightly lower than diesel and so you will burn more for the same results. And usually "clear" kerosene is about the same costs as diesel/#2 fuel oil, so stick with #2 fuel oil, whether diesel or otherwise. And, congratulations on putting in a WM unit!
2016-03-13 21:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an oil furnace once and I believe no. The reason is the fumes and diesel will smoke more.
2007-03-16 23:03:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can use diesel fuel if you need to. You can use kerosene also. They are both actually cleaner to burn that #2 fuel oil.
Hey AEEA Certified TechMG, maybe you should stick to what you know before you speak.
2007-03-17 03:11:28 · answer #7 · answered by Obsean 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. the only difference between the two is diesel has less sulfur in it and has road tax on it. home fuel and off road diesel also has a dye in it .so you can tell the difference between the two but either will work in your furnace.
2007-03-17 01:49:39 · answer #8 · answered by tree man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, here's a more simpler question. What kind of oil is used in oil furnaces?
2015-10-04 06:08:13 · answer #9 · answered by kcbarbieq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would read up on this a little before you jump in heres a start g/l
2007-03-17 03:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by raindovewmn41 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋