tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post1164193386179832630..comments2023-05-31T08:13:57.522-06:00Comments on The Ultimate Answer to Kings: Grumble. Also, Whine.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442354270552212335noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-43503741081072965532012-01-23T12:03:14.722-07:002012-01-23T12:03:14.722-07:00According to lantern/stove dealer Miles Stair:
...According to lantern/stove dealer Miles Stair:<br /><br /><br /><br />"Diesel fuel burns with fumes and smoke, carbons up the wick very quickly, and ruins wicks incredibly fast. "<br /><br /><br />As seen here:<br /><br />http://www.milesstair.com/kero_fuel_primer.html<br /><br /><br />Buck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-48943877157867863422012-01-21T23:33:07.259-07:002012-01-21T23:33:07.259-07:00Betcha it's someones PSH about someone mixing ...Betcha it's someones PSH about someone mixing it w/ all the shit from shoveling and wheel barrowing it to NYC and stinking up the place!Joe in Renonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-81815626726847175662012-01-21T20:42:19.981-07:002012-01-21T20:42:19.981-07:00how about fuel oil.....like folk burn in forced ho...how about fuel oil.....like folk burn in forced hot air furnaces?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-67164063333961948792012-01-21T16:03:52.742-07:002012-01-21T16:03:52.742-07:00I use a product called Klean-Heat in my lamps, as ...I use a product called Klean-Heat in my lamps, as recommended by Lehman's. It's darn near odorless & I can get it at Home Despot. You might look for it at the local [snicker] hardware store...<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Klean-Strip-GKKH99991-GAL-Klean-Heat/dp/B00103VRWGDonkeyBusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663621929565084473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-69789567406246530472012-01-21T11:49:23.124-07:002012-01-21T11:49:23.124-07:00You know what, Craig, you are right. I was thinkin...You know what, Craig, you are right. I was thinking of mineral spirits.<br />Still, you don't wanna run diesel in a kero lamp. It's will fume up and smoke. Make the eyes burn. Not a good thing. There are other more technical reasons. I'm not sure if it's the benzine of the sulphur content that makes it evil, but you don't wanna run pump diesel in a lamp. <br />I think it also gums up the wicks.<br /><br />I think Miles Stair has a primer on why diesel is no good for lamps or wick heaters. I'll go look for it.<br /><br />Buck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-64764961024526042862012-01-21T11:12:15.542-07:002012-01-21T11:12:15.542-07:00Uh, Buck... Diesel flashpoint is 144 deg. F. Jet A...Uh, Buck... Diesel flashpoint is 144 deg. F. Jet A is 140 deg. Kero is 100-162 degrees. Give or take a few degrees as shown by other sources.<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_pointMayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-24673635502548673002012-01-21T10:32:18.451-07:002012-01-21T10:32:18.451-07:00NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!
NO DIESEL IN...NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! <br />NO DIESEL IN KERO LAMPS! <br />NO!<br /><br />Nor wick heaters<br /><br /><br />Nor catalytic stoves or any other paraffin/kerosene specific appliances. <br /><br />No no no! For God's sake no.<br /><br /><br />Did I mention it's a bad idea to run diesel in a kero lamp or stove or heater?<br /><br />There is a serious flash point disparity, especially in hot blast lanterns that could result in a most day ruining eruption of flaming fuel oil all over lair, animals, self.<br /><br />Stick to the kerosene or eventually invest in propane gear.<br /><br /><br />Buck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-54662323035379345182012-01-21T09:56:40.381-07:002012-01-21T09:56:40.381-07:00Interesting question. Since I suddenly find mysel...Interesting question. Since I suddenly find myself with a surplus of lamps, I may try that. Gasoline is right out: Never.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442354270552212335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632928765983902491.post-38491117654539385522012-01-21T09:37:11.363-07:002012-01-21T09:37:11.363-07:00can you use diesel?can you use diesel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com