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This 1950's era kerosene heater heats my 24x24 shack easily. 5-7 gallons every two to three days. Running non stop when I'm there. Always have to turn it on low once the shack reaches 65-70 degrees F. Simple, effective and needs no electricity to operate. (Image hidden from quote, click to view.)
Is all diesel the same? When I have used diesel it was the pump grade winter stuff, I suspect it's the new bio diesel stuff. I am not fluent in diesel mechanics or fuels. And it is just a perseption from me. Lots of variables come into play with ambient temps and flow settings. But now I know kerosene has less BTU's.
I get more heat out of a gallon of kerosene vs diesel. I can use either in that old gravity feed burner. But kerosene seems hotter and cleaner. Just what my observation are and my 2¢.
Speaking of which .red dye .I've heard of tax people from say Ohio go around farm sales to check for red dye in the fill spouts .Obviously they must have found some . That stuff stays forever .
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