hi all [size=large]are they the same[size=small] and is it ok to use heating oil kerosene,
thanks in advance cheers kim
05-22-2008 09:16 AM
MattJen Elite Veteran Location: uk
i use heating kerosene, i get mine from Homebase/ B and Q,
the brand name is Parasene, and it is used for green house heaters, and parafine heaters in doors.
I use the normal 5% oil to fuel ratio and it runs fine, (edit... this is the mix for a Jetcat)
Matt
I bought my Mother in law a chair for xmas but she wouldn't plug it in
05-22-2008 09:25 AM
KIM JOHNS Heliman Location: CORNWALL
hi mat
i seen the parafin at B and Q £5.99 for 4L
BUT I CAN GET CENTRAL HEATING KEROSENE FOR 69P A/L
IS IT OK TO USE
CHEERS KIM
05-22-2008 09:46 AM
WIRLYBIRD Senior Heliman Location: CAPE TOWN / SOUTH AFRICA.
Hey Kim stop scrounging , put the stuff in and enjoy the flying , it's only money.
Seriously though , is this quality clean enough for our use in models? Dave.
WHAT GOES UP MUST SURELY COME DOWN.
05-22-2008 11:25 AM
Coolrunnin Veteran Location: Manchester U.K.
The household heating oil you need is 28sec (light heating oil/kerosene).
So yes in other words
05-22-2008 11:37 AM
KIM JOHNS Heliman Location: CORNWALL
HI COOLRUNNIN
yes thats the fuel i meen 28 sec kerosene light heating oil,
have you used it your self and does it run the same,
i can get this kerosene from the pump at the local oil depo.
22 sec kerosene flash point 38 c
jet A1 flash point 40 c
cheers kim
05-22-2008 01:17 PM
Coolrunnin Veteran Location: Manchester U.K.
Hi Kim,
I do not use pump-dispensed domestic kero as my regular fuel but have used 25l of it in the past when I was given some (how could I refuse? ). Temps etc. were the same as B&Q's rip-off greenhouse heater kero which I am using currently while I find a reliable source of Jet-A1 (for the proper jet smell ).
Cheers, Mike
05-23-2008 12:49 PM
PETER ROB Key Veteran Location: Devon UK
Jet A1, the real stuffKim, work out the price at your local depot, then ring Phil,for a price, he has just taken delivery of 10,000 litres, Peter R
05-23-2008 05:16 PM
Havoc Key Veteran Location: Ky.
I use Jet A1 from the airport as well. Straight from their fueling truck. I need to go there for the oil anyway. You can't find the household stuff around here in the summer and I just don't trust the stuff at the local gas station for the turbine but just because of that gas station in particular.
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