Using diesel in old Knipco torpedo heater?

[Bcom]

I picked up an old Knipco torpedo heater the other day in excellent condition. I changed all the filters and adjusted the pressure. I found the owners manual online and it says only use kerosene or NO1 fuel oil. Most newer torpedo heaters can run on diesel. Can my old Knipco run on it as well or is there something special about newer heaters that allow multiple fuels?
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[930dreamer]

I filled mine up (not that brand) with diesel and it's worked just fine.

 

[sberry]

Filler up, burn it.

 

[Farmall 1066]

Yep...it won't know the difference.

 

[Bcom]

thanks guys

 

[Tuc04]

Kerosene is a much cleaner burning fuel. You will notice a difference in smell and maybe even some soot from burning diesel. In an enclosed area I'd stick with kerosene.

 

[toolman9w]

Kerosene is a much cleaner burning fuel. You will notice a difference in smell and maybe even some soot from burning diesel. In an enclosed area I'd stick with kerosene.

I notice this as well. Went back to kerosene.

 

[Scout Driver]

Kerosene is a much cleaner burning fuel. You will notice a difference in smell and maybe even some soot from burning diesel. In an enclosed area I'd stick with kerosene.

This right here! Poor quality diesel will make an even bigger difference in making soot and smell. Stick to kerosene as much as possible.

Scott

 

[sberry]

Diesel is better than number 1. I am not sure about the fuel treatment goes in it but it is very clean today. Very well filtered.

 

[donpauli2]

Diesel is better than number 1. I am not sure about the fuel treatment goes in it but it is very clean today. Very well filtered.

Very correct. Current diesel is very clean and extremely low sulfur. And " winterized diesel " is what used to be #1 and has detergents and wax modifiers to prevent gelling when cold, which happens when cold. And my goodness that's when we use our heaters right? Oh yeah. Right now Kerosene is running right at 5 dollars a gallon and diesel is about 2.60. Or you can go to the big box stores and pick up a 5 gallon ultra pure ultra filtered super refined kerosene for about 50.00


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[plout99]

I think the dye makes a difference in how clean it burns, I have burned on road diesel dyed yellow, off road diesel dyed red kerosene dyed red and clear kerosene. The clear kerosene hands down burns cleaner with less eye irritation ect.

 

[Farmall 1066]

I get a modest amount of Jet A fuel for free. It's essentially very clean, undyed, kerosene,
so it's what I use.
Used to see more stink with #2 ag diesel, but adjusting the air pressure a bit helps with that.
By your picture, you may be running a bit cold. Don't want the entire cone bright red, but I'd set yours up to where the dark center was about an inch less in diameter.

 

[Bcom]

I get a modest amount of Jet A fuel for free. It's essentially very clean, undyed, kerosene,
so it's what I use.
Used to see more stink with #2 ag diesel, but adjusting the air pressure a bit helps with that.
By your picture, you may be running a bit cold. Don't want the entire cone bright red, but I'd set yours up to where the dark center was about an inch less in diameter.

I took the pic before i replaced the filters and adjusted the pressure. The pressure is now set at 4.25 lbs, just what the manual states

 

[Dozerhand]

If you use diesel try not to let it run out of fuel. That's when you'll get lots of smoke and stink

 

[laser3kw]

and if you are burning indoors with little ventilation, please get a Carbon Monoxide detector. Preferably with a digital readout that gives an indication of current levels.

 

[Bcom]

and if you are burning indoors with little ventilation, please get a Carbon Monoxide detector. Preferably with a digital readout that gives an indication of current levels.

Thanks i may do just that