Can you put diesel in a Reddy heater?
I burn the same fuel in my reddy heater as I burn in the tractors, winter diesel. For my use it works just fine but don’t do it in a well closed shed or the exhaust fumes could be a problem (health hazard).
Can you use diesel fuel in a torpedo heater?
from Tulsa. my experience is that it will work, it will however smoke a little more, and produce noticeably more fumes. Diesel is much more oily than kerosene, remember that in a diesel motor, the fuel acts as an upper cylinder lube.
Is it safe to use a diesel heater indoors?
Modern diesel heaters are very safe, especially for indoor use. They produce less carbon monoxide than gasoline engines and usually have better fuel efficiency. These heaters are also usually equipt with shutdown mechanisms to prevent overheating and fires.
Is Number 1 diesel the same as kerosene?
Kerosene is also called #1 diesel fuel oil, whereas regular diesel is designated as #2 diesel fuel oil. Some people consider it similar enough that they may try to use it interchangeably with regular (#2) diesel fuel.
What burns hotter kerosene or diesel?
Kerosene has a lighter viscosity than diesel, so it will burn hotter. This can help heat the house, but it could also cause some problems for a heater not equipped to handle heat that’s hotter than what is typical for heating oil.
Do diesel heaters stink?
It is normal to smell diesel on start up as it is not hot and the first spray of diesel is not completly burnt. There should be no smell at all inside the van. Tell us a bit more about the heating, make, model etc.
Can you substitute diesel for kerosene?
The good news is that it is safe to burn diesel in a kerosene heater. Diesel and kerosene are relatively close to one another. The main difference is that diesel burns a little cooler and will cause the wick to build carbon much quicker than kerosene.
Are Chinese diesel heaters safe?
The brand-name heaters make much of the fact that they are very safe. For example, Webasto advertises safety features that include: Under / Over voltage cut-off. Overheat temperature sensor (in case of a blocked vent)
Can I run kerosene in my diesel truck?
Kerosene will burns fine in most diesel engines without harming them. Because of this, kerosene burns cooler than diesel and has no lubricant additives like diesel fuel does. This means that if you do run kerosene in your diesel, it will put a strain on your injector pump unless you add the right lubricant to the fuel.