Hello,I am looking for means to keep water from my Kerosene Heater. Ive looked all over the place for additives that WORK. How long to fliter 2 gal from a 5 gal can into Kerosene tank-do you think? Thank you!
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It honestly does a pretty good job. I think you can get through 2 gallons in a minute or 2 roughly. The bigger one will plow through it quickly.
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must be a pressure demand. I use mine on a 5 or 7gal tank and it works fine. I have noticed that it automatically cuts off after about 1/2 hour. I like that but didn't see anything stating that this is supposed to happen. I have been pleased with the heater.
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a bottle of fuel would last at least 2 weeks used every single day but probly more like 4 weeks. not expensive for fual and flint man ronsonol fuel is cheap and good and flint is cheap too...i have this thing and love it to death in the winter...if you want to save fuel what i do when its not in use is pop the element off and put saran wrap over the top of vent and rubberband it so the gas doesnt evaporate out.
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I believe these are ferrous metals and other minerals. One way to reduce this buildup is to filter the water that gets put into the tanks. The build up will still occur, but at a slower rate. Distiller water will end the build up completely, but that might be an expensive option depending on your access to distilled water.
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I used it on a small motorcycle tank (one coat). Dumped some in, rolled it around for a couple of hours and poured out the rest back in can. Should be enough to do two tanks or more.
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It worked find for all the things I used it on. Are you sure your tank was full enough to put the presure out? Hope you figure it out. Smiles, ~Smitty~
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Works good in my 2.5 gal betta tanks, I leave in on all the time - but my lights throw no heat so it is ok.....when I had different bulbs that got warm I would unplug heater for a while. It is a great heater for when the house is cool.
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Our heater will last about 8 hours on a gallon on a low setting which keeps our 2000 square foot ranch home (our home is very open). We clean our wick about every 2 weeks). Using a high setting will really use up the kerosene
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I only used a couple of table spoons from an 8 oz can to do a 1 gal tiller tank. I am confident that a 16 oz can will do a 20 gal tank. You waste most of it because you roll the tank around to get a coating everywhere and then dump the remaining liquid out of the tank and pitch it. I am sure your tank has some baffles so you will need to tape up the filler and gauge holes and then shake it to get the baffles coated. Good luck. I like the product, it has had 10% ethanol gas in it for a couple of months with no deterioration. You need to mind that 96 hour cure time and maybe even run air through the tank to help dry it though. I only used a couple of table spoons from an 8 oz can to do a 1 gal tiller tank. I am confident that a 16 oz can will do a 20 gal tank. You waste most of it because you roll the tank around to get a coating everywhere and then dump the remaining liquid out of the tank and pitch it. I am sure your tank has some baffles so you will need to tape up the filler and gauge holes and then shake it to get the baffles coated. Good luck. I like the product, it has had 10% ethanol gas in it for a couple of months with no deterioration. You need to mind that 96 hour cure time and maybe even run air... » Read More I only used a couple of table spoons from an 8 oz can to do a 1 gal tiller tank. I am confident that a 16 oz can will do a 20 gal tank. You waste most of it because you roll the tank around to get a coating everywhere and then dump the remaining liquid out of the tank and pitch it. I am sure your tank has some baffles so you will need to tape up the filler and gauge holes and then shake it to get the baffles coated. Good luck. I like the product, it has had 10% ethanol gas in it for a couple of months with no deterioration. You need to mind that 96 hour cure time and maybe even run air through the tank to help dry it though. « Show Less
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Yes you can heat water on top of it but I'm not sure I'd use it for consumption. I put water on top of mine to help with humidity and I put potpourri in it for the smell. I'm not sure about the degradation of kerosene. I'd Google that. I've stored kerosene in a plastic gas container throughout the winter and I don't recall having any problems with it.
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Hi C23, how did u finally resolve this issue, or did U?I see others suggested the foam inside was likely impeding the flow into the reservoir. I see 1 person took it out, added oil, then put it back in - a good idea as I think its needed to prevent oil from outflowing too fast... Hope u found a solution!
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You can buy a Mr. Funnel to insure that you have no water in your kerosene. Unless you spilled some or are buying the wick dry, there really shouldn't be any smell. Proper maintenance is a MUST. Look here, http://www.endtimesreport.com/regular_maintenance.html for instructions and help.
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I contacted customer service and this is what they told me:"Hi Matthew, Thank you for contacting Luma Comfort. We do not recommend placing oils in the water reservoir, if you choose to do so run a cleaning cycle within in the unit. Sincerely, Lupita, Customer Care"Since this responce I added oils not to the water tank, but to the reservoir (we're the ultrasonic disc is) because the tank has the filter on it. It worked well while the oils lasted, but as expected they got diluted and flushed as the unit replenished its water.
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Add a fuel stabilizer and leave the gas in it. The amount of gas in the tank dose not matter. I started to use fuel stabilizer years ago and since I have no problems starting seasonal equipment even after months of inactivity. I try to start my generator about once a month to move oil around and lubricate internal engine parts
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No sure but I can't figure out why you would care? You fill your tank with gasoline and your crank case with oil both flammable..I tried a sealant from Walmart with no luck. Red tek sealed instantly and the ac is colder than it's ever been.
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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.
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Did you add kerosene? Sounds like contaminated fuel (water). You need Mr Funnel. See www.milesstair.com. He has free excellent advice on care and maintenance.