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Kerosene Heater

11-13-2006, 03:54 PM

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Nate

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Kerosene Heater

I was thinking of getting one of these to heat up my "shop".

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...ne&rotate=none

My shop is an uninsulated 12x24 building that has my entire setup, other than room to fit a vehicle. I have a concrete pad outside that I work on my vehicles.

I was thinking it would be nice to keep the "shop" above the outside temp when I'm working to give me a place to warm up.

Does anyone know if these heaters can burn diesel or fuel oil without fuming me out?
The reason I ask is K1 is nearly $30 for a 5 gallon pail

My other options would be a wood stove or an electric heater.

I only rent this place, so it's very possible I wouldn't be able to use a woodstove in the next place I live, vs being able to use the kerosene heater. Also it's not very portable and I'm a bit limited on space in the shed.

Electric heater would work, but the electric situation is limited and wired very weird. I'd rather not tax the system.

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