can this be used for kerosene?
1622189
This could be a tricky answer. Should it work? Yes. Kerosene is just a liquid....but...the kerosene may eat through it if it's left in there. So, would it work, sure, but you might really want to think about it if you wanted to try it.
907080
Yes, it can. Being a silicone oil it will not explode as I understand petroleum oils may.
2191351
I use mine for kerosene so I don't see a problem using diesel fuel. I think the thickness of the hydraulic fluid would be a factor as it may not pump as well. ATF would probably work fine but i would wonder about heavier fluids. Temperature would also be a factor.
1776474
No, it only works with kerosene. Use of coleman fuel in a kerosene lantern would be extremely hazardous. This is a fantastic kerosene lantern, very bright. Requires preheat with denatured alcohol to light (thus the spirit cup at the base of the generator). Kerosene is much cheaper than coleman fuel and much safer because it is non-explosive. I highly recommend this lantern.
350483
No kerosene shouldn't be burned in these lanterns. Only the recommended lantern oil should be used.
1840613
No, it would be prohibitively expensive to ship with kerosene. Kerosene can be purchased at many gas stations, around here it is about $4.00 a gallon. You can also buy it by the quart or gallon already packaged at many retail stores although it is far more expensive to buy it this way. I would advise you to find out how much kerosene costs and if it is even available in your area before buying a kerosene heater.
1751644
This heater is recommended for use with No.1-K kerosene fuel. Factory tested for use with No.2-K kerosene, No.1 or No.2 Diesel, No.1 or No.2 fuel oil or JP8 Jet A fuel and these fuels may be used as well.
681387
i would not use it for fuel. mainly because you will be pumping fumes out and I consider that a fire/explosion hazard.
1760328
I doubt it. Flammable liquids have to be shipped ground. Fuel is readily available. Great soldering iron.
793576
Mine has not held up very well just using it to take water out of a birdbath. Personally I wouldn't use it for any oil, lubricants or gas. Years ago I had one that looked the same that was used for kerosene but it was much better quality and it worked great. This one is pretty flimsy.
1315810
No, it doesn have the adapter to make that work. I wouldn't do it, just buy some butane
517734
No, I wouldn't even try. Alcohol is much more flammable than kerosene and lamp oil. It's also more expensive. It's always better and safer to use the fuel the appliance was designed for. It does burn very well in stoves designed for alcohol use.
1312127
Yes, as long as the hose will reach down far enough to get to the fuel. I use it to pump from an axillary 14 gallon can to various items. Hope this helps. It has good pick-up of the fuel.
1365641
Certainly. You can connect it to any consumer propane tank, as all are refilled at your local hardware store/fuel dealer from a universal coupling. Make sure all connections are clean (rust & debris free) & tight (not dented or dropped.) A bigger tank will allow you to cover larger areas between refueling. We've been using ours for a couple of seasons and cost savings are huge compared to chemicals. Also, nice to know we're not putting down cancer-causing agents where pets & people walk.
1973508
Yes, if the tip can touch where the gas comes out. Slightly below works best for propane. I bought a second one because they work so well.Nancy
772806
Yes. It is labeled for use with kerosene or high quality diesel fuel. I have not tried diesel fuel. Performs very well on kerosene. Joe M.
2236776
I read a few websites that said you can use a natural smelling oil such as lavender...a single drop or 2 directly in the kerosene. I decided not to try it, because the heater is so good at keeping me warm...I feared it would mess that up in some way. Go to Miles Stairs website and check to see what he has to say about this...you can even email him directly that info is also on his site, he has all the information you will ever need about this kerosene heater...he also sells the "wicks" I have ordered mine from him.