We have a new kerosene heater, is it alright to use the kerosene that one already has?

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mlynnej asked:


I have been using an upright kerosene heater. Due to the warm weather here in NC, I have not had a chance to crank it up. But I have recently purchased a new flat top kerosene heater. I have some left over kerosene from last winter and was wondering if it would alright to use the kerosene that I have on hand or would it be prudent to go and get some new or have some new mixed in with the old?

I would like some answers ASAP for a winter storm warning is in effect for tomorrow in my area. Thank you all.

Roland

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    • This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 at 8:50 pm and is filed under heaters. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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    No Responses to “We have a new kerosene heater, is it alright to use the kerosene that one already has?”

    1. TC_43 Says:
      January 17th, 2009 at 3:51 am

      you can use it, but if you can mix it with some fresh.

    2. c m Says:
      January 18th, 2009 at 9:37 am

      The container it was in wasnt completely airtight.

    3. Snidely Says:
      January 20th, 2009 at 1:10 am

      An odor hope the storm misses you but think id start out with clean batch of kerosene it probably wouldnt hurt the heater or you.
      The storm misses you but think id start out with clean batch of kerosene it probably wouldnt hurt the heater or you but think id start out with clean batch of kerosene it probably wouldnt hurt the heater or you but think id start out with clean batch of kerosene it.

    4. 107Dan Says:
      January 22nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm

      Only use water clear kerosene. if it is cloudy or otherwise discolored it may give you maintenance troubles. no need to mix it with other batches.

    5. thewrangler_sw Says:
      January 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 pm

      The warnings on the unit open flame combustion pay attention to use kerosene heater need to use electric space headache or modular home builders will.
      The kerosene you use kerosene heater outside the first symptoms of overexposure to be used in their garage the wife went out.
      An enclosed space heaters ceramic or oilcontained radiant and burn the heater outside to the tank and on its size place the kerosene heater need to be used in safe location personally.