2007-12-21 05:50:23 · 6 answers · asked by Jerry K 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It is useable as is. But I am sure you won't like the smell.
2007-12-21 15:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best answer (I think) is to mix a blend of biodiesel with the kero. Start off at 50%-50% and either work down, or work up, depending on what your needs are.
If you are in cold weather and don't want the biodiesel to "gel" add more kero.
You are looking to save money on kero, add more biodiesel.
Experiment to come up with the best biodiesel/kerosene blend for your own situation.
For information on building a biodiesel processor, biodiesel recipes, or making biodiesel, look here: www.making-biodiesel-books.com
2007-12-25 10:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by David S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
biodiesel is comparable to #2 fuel oil, so it may or may not work in a kerosene heater. Reason for not working is that it may be too thick for the heater. If the manual for the heater says it will run on #2 oil, then it will work fine.
2007-12-22 07:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by robertdr60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple of articles say you can use it in kerosene heaters. I would try it just to see (outside).
Here's one of the links:
http://www.chemistryland.com/Biodiesel/SmallScale/SmallScaleProductionBiodiesel.htm
2007-12-21 14:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by AL in Bama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warning-heating any space with kerosene is not conducive to human health or co-habitation! Any-one who does not head these warnings is simply setting themselves up for an extremely shortened life expectency! Any oil to fire heat will exact the same amount of consequences upon the human population in an unvented scenario!
2007-12-21 17:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by racer123 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
kerosen is cheaper than Biodisel,
2007-12-21 16:42:14 · answer #6 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋