On 3/26/2010 3:26 PM, Pete C. wrote:

Jim Elbrecht wrote:

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I agree. I've never seen a torpedo heater made to run on fuel oil.
Only K-1 grade kerosene which is further distilled and much cleaner.


Check this out-
http://www.masterheaters.com/kero/

"Kerosene Heaters Use Only: Kerosene, No. 1& 2 Diesel Fuel Oil, JP-8
Fuel or Jet A Fuel "

There are a half dozen there that burn diesel. -With cautions that
it might smell& might need more maintenance.

Jim

Yes, I've seen plenty that are spec'd to use #2 if you want.

Sure but one needs to check. I have witnessed numerous occasions where
someone decided all fuel oil must be the same and found it wasn't after
filling a torpedo heater that couldn't handle #2 heating oil.