Old Kerosene

[stevan]

Hey Gang.  I've got another question for you all that is again, due to my lack of experience in this area.

I have an unopened gallon of kerosene to use in my kerosene heater that is at least 2 1/2 years old, if not not 3.  Can I still use it in my heater?  I bought it the same time I bought my heater and have just not used either of them yet.

As always, thank you in advance and I appreciate any and all comments.

 

Steve

[spirithorse]

You state that it is un-opened. Shelf life is supposedly 2 to 5 years if stored properly.

God Bless! Spirithorse

[jerry1939]

Just found this from Mr. Google.  Hope it helps.

[stevan]

Thanks again mates. I did not think about google to find the answer, I thought you all would have some real life experience that you could relay to me. 

[John B]

Brings back memories. You very rarely hear of Kero these days.
Our Big Box Shop (Bunnings) sells it by the litre bottle, and it's not cheap.
Used to be able to get from the pump at service stations.
When I was a young bloke on the farm, Our Tilly and Hurricane lamps used kero, along with the fridge. Even the Fordson-Major tractor ran on Kero. You'd start if on petrol then switch it over to kero and run it all day.

[Rolf]

I used a kerosene heater for on year in the old cottage I was renting at the time.  I also used one while in the service over in Englend.

Cant stand the smell and the risk of CO poisoning is too great. 

[kywoodmaster]

Rolf just brought up a great point. Unless your shop is very well vented make sure you have a Carbon monoxide detector!

[tomsteve]

On 11/22/2020 at 4:15 AM, John B said:

Brings back memories. You very rarely hear of Kero these days.
Our Big Box Shop (Bunnings) sells it by the litre bottle, and it's not cheap.
Used to be able to get from the pump at service stations.
When I was a young bloke on the farm, Our Tilly and Hurricane lamps used kero, along with the fridge. Even the Fordson-Major tractor ran on Kero. You'd start if on petrol then switch it over to kero and run it all day.

there was a time it was cheaper than gas around here. used it for a LOT. worked great in the parts washer

[Fedido]

I used to be around them when I was younger. Had to open a window just to use them. almost defeated the purpose. Back to the gas, prior to using, just for seperation. If you put bad gas in it, It will run bad for a while after the bad gas leaves the tank. 

[Rolf]

The propane bullet heaters are just as dangerous when it comes to CO and an enclosed space.

[Bill WIlson]

32 minutes ago, Rolf said:

The propane bullet heaters are just as dangerous when it comes to CO and an enclosed space.

I can't imagine using one of those in a living space.  Way back when I was working in construction, we used to use those in unheated houses so that we could work inside in the winter.  Even with no insulation or siding and maybe only plywood over the door & window openings, you could still smell the kerosene fumes if you stood too close to the thing for too long.  

[stevan]

On 11/22/2020 at 4:00 PM, kywoodmaster said:

Rolf just brought up a great point. Unless your shop is very well vented make sure you have a Carbon monoxide detector!

Got one when I bought the heater.  Thanks.