Kerosene heater?

[Flint Mitch]

Not really an OPE thing....

I just scrounged a nice looking kerosene heater. I decided to put a new wick in before filing the tank, everything went back together fine I think. It runs but smokes like crazy. What did I do? It was completely empty and I filled it to half with brand new kerosene also.

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[Cracker Boy]

Is the burner cylinder clogged? You have oem wick and not aftermarket? Your not running grade 2 red kerosene are you?

 

[Flint Mitch]

Is the burner cylinder clogged? You have oem wick and not aftermarket? Your not running grade 2 red kerosene are you?

It's K1, i believe the wick is aftermarket since I bought it at home depot. Not sure on the burn cylinder? I'll have to pull it back apart tomorrow morning

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[Cracker Boy]

Somtimes the wicks dont fit right and are not a blend of. Fiberglass and cotton mifht need oem and check and clean that burnpot

 

[Flint Mitch]

Somtimes the wicks dont fit right and are not a blend of. Fiberglass and cotton mifht need oem and check and clean that burnpot

Will do. It was a fiberglass blend but I'll try oem and see

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[Cracker Boy]

That and burn pot cleaning make sure it aint bent too

 

[backhoelover]

dont you have to let them soak before lighting the heater? i have a couple in for repair and thought i have heard this before

 

[Flint Mitch]

dont you have to let them soak before lighting the heater? i have a couple in for repair and thought i have heard this before

I gave it 2 hours before lighting. Instructions I found online said 1 hour

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[Dub11]

Only time mine smokes is when I leave the door open and the little paddle pushed down for lighting. So maybe you have some extra air getting in there too?