<VV> kerosene heater

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Info from the Internet--

*COMMENT FROM A READER ON "JET A" FUEL*

Very few people know that common jet fuel is nothing but more highly refined
(read: cleaner) kerosene. It works wonderfully in kerosene heaters, stoves,
lamps, and lanterns. I'm an old retired aircraft mechanic and I've handled
thousands of gallons of jet fuel. At airports large enough to service jets,
you will find that jet fuel is very commonly available. Since the large fuel
tanks and fuel trucks at an airport are "sumped" almost daily to remove
moisture that can collect at the bottom of a tank, the few gallons drained
off frequently is considered waste or close to it. Ask the right people and
you might be able to get a few gallons for free. Just check it for a layer
of water at the bottom in case it's present.   NOTE:  Jet A is not the same
as JP-4.  Do not use JP-4 in a kerosene heater.
In northern climes, anti-icing additives are often added at the pump nozzle
instead of being pre-mixed with the fuel:  Don't get the additives when
obtaining Jet A for kerosene heater use.

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On 2/26/09, Bob Saunders <upnorth1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have used #1 heating oil, either from the pump with road tax or you can
> find it at some fuel outlets.
>
> K1 kerosene is available at Menards possibly Home Depot.
>
> bob
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 9:04 AM, Harry Yarnell <hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
> >wrote:
>
>
> > I heat my detached garage with a combination of a wood stove and a
> kerosene
> > (torpedo) heater. When I'm fooling with gasoline, I use the torpedo for
> > initial heat, shut it off when I'm working with the gas issue, then
> either
> > turn it back on when the fumes or danger of explosion has passed, or fire
> up
> > the wood stove.
> > But kerosene is no longer available in my area. What can I use for a
> > substitute? Straight diesel (which is really home heating oil with a road
> > tax)? A mix of diesel and gasoline? Scotch (which is really all it's good
> > for)?
> >
> > Harry Yarnell
> > Perryman garage and orphanage
> > Perryman, MD
> > hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
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