OT: Kersosene heaters

[Danzz]

Was nagged into buying one today along with 2 gallons of odorless kerosene. Anybody ever use them? Wondering how effective they are. Had to drive to Manchester from to get one early this morning. When I left from Southington they had 56 and when I got there they had 9.

 

[Waquoit]

I heard they're work OK as long as you don't burn your house down.

 

[uconnell]

I had one years ago when they first became popular. They work very, very well. Just make sure you cool it down before adding kerosene when it runs out. We had a large 2 story house and warmed even the 2nd floor.

 

[Danzz]

Thanks

 

[temery]

I went with an indoor propane heater. From what I read, they are completely safe for indoor use. I'll only use it if indoor temp gets to 50 or lower.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Was nagged into buying one today along with 2 gallons of odorless kerosene. Anybody ever use them? Wondering how effective they are. Had to drive to Manchester from to get one early this morning. When I left from Southington they had 56 and when I got there they had 9.

I had one in the 70's .they were the rage. They do work but the room requies some ventilation. They suck up the oxygen.

 

[donyell34]

Definitely ventilate. I've used them before and they work fine ; open a window or two slightly. I'm so hoping not to lose power.

 

[Gurleyman]

I read the thread title as "Kerosene Haters" and immediately wondered why anyone would feel that strongly about kerosene. Maybe I've been on the internet too long.

 

[sledog]

Stayed in a house that had one as an aux heater - for economic reasons. Not sure if it was cheaper than the orig heat plant in the house, but it smelled like hell. We thought we'd have headaches for a month.

 

[uconnell]

Stayed in a house that had one as an aux heater - for economic reasons. Not sure if it was cheaper than the orig heat plant in the house, but it smelled like hell. We thought we'd have headaches for a month.

It is not a cheap source of heat but very useful if your power goes off as your only source of heat. It works well.

 

[IMind]

I went with an indoor propane heater. From what I read, they are completely safe for indoor use. I'll only use it if indoor temp gets to 50 or lower.

I should have gone with one of those. I wouldn't recommend kerosene... it worked but the emissions bothered me to much, even with a window cracked. I'm going to Craig's List mine and get a propane heater.

 

[temery]

I should have gone with one of those. I wouldn't recommend kerosene... it worked but the emissions bothered me to much, even with a window cracked. I'm going to Craig's List mine and get a propane heater.

Luckily I haven't had to use mine yet, but I have a friend who uses one in his workshop, and in his greenhouse. They work great. Be sure to get one with a built in CO monitor. It'll automatically shut off if CO levels rise.

 

[Dove]

I had one in the 70's .they were the rage. They do work but the room requies some ventilation. They suck up the oxygen.

I grew up with one shooting heat up the stairwell. Ah, that gagging smell when they run out of fuel. Memories.

 

[Danzz]

Fortunately the power never went out and the heater is going back to Home Depot along with 2 gallons of odorless kerosene. Thanks to all for your comments.