Someone gave me a GOOD kerosene heater and I live is S.FL.
Its going to get in high 30's tonight and I was wordering if it safe to light inside?
I pretty much lnow how to fix anything but I never had a kerosene heater before.
I know...I know.....I live in Florida...But some nights down here get cold in the winter...yea, yea...call me a wuss!! lol
I feel for you people up north.........thats why I moved here over 20 years ago........I hate the cold!!
2007-12-16 11:20:10 · 1 answers · asked by WHARFRAT_64 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Kerosene heaters are not very efficient when first lit. They smoke and smell until they get hot. I light mine outdoors and let it burn for about 5 minutes, cut it off, and relight it as soon as I get it in place inside. That way it is still hot enough not to smoke the house up.
2007-12-16 11:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bart S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A kerosene space heater is made for indoor use. You would try to heat the outdoors. It was 15 deg. here this morning when I got up so high 30's sounds pretty good to me.
Edit: Aww I should have remembered the preheat part.
2007-12-16 11:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Charles C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It probably wouldn't hurt the heater or you but I think I'd start out with a clean batch of kerosene! It may just cause an odor. Hope the storm misses you!
2016-03-19 02:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The burning of any fossil fuel releases carbon monoxide gas. Kerosene (or what us country folk call white gas) is no exception. Although it may be safe to use one indoors make sure you provide adequate ventilation. And never let it burn unattended. Warm your house but before you go to bed shut it off.
2007-12-16 12:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by hangingonsteel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we use one in the winter inside but! make sure you use kerosene not fuel oil or you will get black soot on everything.
2007-12-16 11:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya but open a window about 1 inch, [for fresh air]
ya I live in TN but am visiting indiana, and ya it sucks lol
2007-12-16 11:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use one all winter long, but i light it outside and then bring it in.doesnt seem to smell as bad
2007-12-16 11:28:31 · answer #7 · answered by crypurpletears 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋