[AT] Fuel Oil vs. Diesel Fuel

[Ronald L. Cook]

Ralph,
	I have done the same thing and with the new heaters, siphon type, it 
works fine.  I have even used a little #2 out of the Freightliner to get 
by with no adverse effect.  However, my old pump and nozzle style heater 
would stink up the whole place quickly if you tried anything other than 
K-1 or Jet A.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA

On 5/8/2011 9:43 AM, Ralph Goff wrote:
> On 5/8/2011 8:20 AM, Charlie V wrote:
>> "Charlie V,  we can get K-1 at the pump here too but somehow it's not as
>> clean as "lamp oil" should be.  It smokes and if you use it in a "kerosun"
>> type heater it gums the wick up.
>> This from the paint store is supposed to be cleaner.  I intend to buy some
>> for my lamps but no way would I burn $8 a gallon fuel in a heater except in
>> an emergency."
>>
>> I hear you, Charlie. Strange how K-1 can be of different quality
>> levels for varies applications just as heating oil can.  I have not
>> had that problem, but in recent years have only used it in a
>> Salamander type Reddi heater that will also drink diesel fuel.
>>
>>
>> Be extra kind considerate to Mom today.
>> Charlie V.
>>
>> CV
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> I just run winter diesel in my heater. They claim that kerosene will
> burn cleaner and I guess in a closed in building it might be a better
> choice. Most of the places I use mine are well ventilated so the winter
> diesel burns fine and I don't notice the exhaust.
>
> Ralph in Sask.