Bradford Abbott
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What fuel to run in espar heater. Should I use diesel or clear kerosine in my new heater. I was told kerosine is better to use than deisel.
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fishin solo
Crew Member
Yep go with kerosene
noluck
Well-Known Member
kerosene as the best, diesel second best and what the boys use that run them all winter everyday
Bradford Abbott
Member
What fuel are you using in the summer on cold and wet days.
Bradford Abbott
Member
Espar Canada said you can use desel or kerosene. The only thing with using kerosene in the summer is only use 1/2 hr at a time as kerosene burns hotter than desel. Could cause damage if heater gets to hot and to long of use.
fishin solo
Crew Member
Use mine all the time in the summer with kerosene and never had a problem and it’s on for hours at a time
Bradford Abbott
Member
Good to know haven’t used mine yet. Wanting to use kerosene.
noluck
Well-Known Member
Kerosene is a lighter diesel oil than #2, hence why it is designated as #1 diesel. The lighter weight means it contains slightly less energy – about 135,000 BTU per gallon vs. 139,000 BTU for a gallon of #2. ... This is part of the reason kerosene burns drier, with less lubricity, than #2 diesel.
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ryanb
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The heaters definitely burn better on kerosene, less smoke on startup, less sooting. The downside is that the dosing pumps wear out much quicker because there is not enough lubricity from the Kero. I don't think it's much of an issue for how we use them recreationally, but if you say lived in a live aboard boat and ran your heater basically 24/7 it's an issue.
