Diesel Vs Kerosene Torpedo Heater

A kerosene heater draws off or wicks up the kerosene.

Diesel vs kerosene torpedo heater.

I do not assume any responsibility for anything shown or mentioned on this channel. Kerosene will burn cleaner than diesel but ether way be prepared for the headaches. A friend that works at the local fuel co op told me that diesel may reduce the life of the wick but so far i can t tell any difference. Have some big diesel heaters back at the farm but don t need want anything that big.

Diesel and kerosene heaters are not intended to be used indoors with limited ventilation because they give off carbon monoxide. The videos on my channel are for entertainment purposes only. That s why i use a lp gas jet heater. T town track t dec 20 2008 share post 3.

Diesel fueled torpedo heaters are commonly used for two good reasons. I would look into a heater that burns lp gas and lease a small tank from the gas supplier. Yes you can burn diesel in a kerosene heater. Some lp gas suppliers will give you a portable heater to use for free provided that you give them a deposit for it and purchase your gas from them.

As with any other heater when using a diesel fueled unit you must be aware of the dangers of the gas. I just remember the smell of those things probably better now though. I am looking at 30 50k btu torpedo heaters leaning to propane for the accesibility and lower cost. Diesel burns surprisingly well in my 23 000 btu kerosun brand kerosene heater.

I d rather have a headache than hypothermia but i hate my lunch tasting like diesel. My experience is that it will work it will however smoke a little more and produce noticeably more fumes. Oh and be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning. Diesel is much more oily than kerosene remember that in a diesel motor the fuel acts as an upper cylinder lube.

I could detect no difference in flame height or heat output and no odors. Hope that helps let us know if you have any other questions feel free to give us a call at 1 800 553 9053 for quick response. This is one reason why there are no carburetors that use diesel fuel. This makes it evaporate and burn.

As a fuel source diesel is cheaper and more accessible than both kerosene and propane gases. Any obvious drawback when compared to kerosene besides the tank getting in the way.