Kerosene Heater DONT THROW OUT THAT WICK

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  • @davidspencer7718
    @davidspencer7718 Před rokem +8

    I bought a Kerosene heater at a yard sale recently. I paid more for the Kerosene, the new wick about 12 times more. The heater had a $5 price tag.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem +2

      Hey David. That is the best way to get them. Money well spent. I’m glad you like the video. I also did a video. Kerosene vs propane. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. And give it a big thumbs up. Take care

    • @edwardboyer7102
      @edwardboyer7102 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I bought ah toyotomi at ah yard sale 25 bucks the wick was 11 dollars I got the diesel out of my truck an ah bottle of diesel clean it works perfectly

    • @williammills8953
      @williammills8953 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Usually a new wick for a square kerosene heater like the one he is working on. Should only be around 12/15 dollars.

  • @johnclamshellsp1969
    @johnclamshellsp1969 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Really great video and thank you. All of my kerosene heaters are from garage/yard sales. Just plain drive-by seen. Never paid more than $6 for each. Absoultly the best source of efficiant heat for any time needed.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hey John. They are great. I even got mine from a yard sale. A lot of people don’t understand them. And just get rid of them. That’s why I made the video. I’m glad you like my video. I hope you have subscribed. I have more videos to watch also. From wood working. To car videos. Thank you for watching. Take care

    • @johnclamshellsp1969
      @johnclamshellsp1969 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@RusticTrendsYes sir, just subscribed. Very handy channel.

  • @stevesimbaj7790
    @stevesimbaj7790 Před rokem +6

    I found that identical heater at the side of the road that someone was giving away for some reason.Thank you for the informative video.I have no experience using this type of heater but its running in my little 1972 - 23 foot Holiday Rambler and its working great

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem

      Your very welcome. I’m glad the video helped. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow. There is 167 video. I hope you like them all. Take care

    • @stevesimbaj7790
      @stevesimbaj7790 Před rokem

      @@RusticTrends I have subscribed and ill look into the rest of the videos.Thanks and you take care as well

    • @sandys9791
      @sandys9791 Před rokem +4

      People have the idea in their heads that these things are dangerous. I get them free or dirt cheap all the time.

  • @brucesheehe6305
    @brucesheehe6305 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Myles Stair WIck Shop for parts and wicks if you need one. Those wicks have fiberglass tips and are meant to be burner out dry to clean them. Many wicks don't burn properly due to poor fuel and water contamination. A water contaminated wick can be cleaned in denatured alcohol and reinserted after drying it. Those heaters can save your life and keep your house from freezing in a power outage.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you for letting me know they have them. You are right. They can be a life saver. We have had the power go out here. Kept my house warm. I’m glad you like my CZcams video. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow.

  • @amybarnum8053
    @amybarnum8053 Před 2 lety +2

    I never get bored watching this guy.

  • @Subgunman
    @Subgunman Před 3 měsíci

    It doesn’t hurt to keep several on hand. One never knows if they will become unobtanium in the future. As long as the fuel dose not contain moisture and you keep the heater in a dry place off season you will have no issues of rust.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 3 měsíci

      Hey subgunman. You are right. To keep some on hand. Is a good idea. Rust is the biggest problem with them. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. It would mean a lot to me. I’m glad you like the video. There is others to enjoy as well. Thanks for watching

  • @otisarmyalso
    @otisarmyalso Před 5 měsíci

    Very well made units mine is Aladdin S681U Equator II. Easy to change wick just rotate Counter-clockwise until tab up from latch then pull knob out to release wick holder collapse wick inwardly from pins reverse with new wick. It took me 2 tries to adjust wick height corectly 3/8inch exposed when fully to right knob (3X wick number) only use K1 or JP1

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 5 měsíci

      I love my heater. You are right. To get the wick just right. It takes a few try’s. I’m glad you like my video. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow. Thanks for watching

  • @chadkeene79
    @chadkeene79 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Where do you find parts for that particular little heater I need a heater mantle for it mines cracked

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hey Chad. Not sure where to get them. But if you look on Facebook marketplace. You might find a used one cheap. And take the part you need. Hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow. Have a good one

    • @jefffrearson8764
      @jefffrearson8764 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I found a place online called Keroworld, they have replacement parts and wicks for everything.

  • @hypnosiscenternyc
    @hypnosiscenternyc Před rokem +2

    Just picked up a 10000 btu Radiant Kerosene heater. Last winter, here in the Catskills, we had power outage after power outage and nearly froze to death. Almost impossible to get anyone to put in a wood stove or an electrician up here with the building boom that's going on, so, I'm hoping this will do the trick. Kerosene is almost 60 bucks for a 5 gallon container at the cheapest big box store - Tractor Supply. I haven't checked out the local NY gas stations yet. Thanks for this video.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem +3

      Wow that is a lot for a 5 gl. Try to find a gas station. Or if you have a Rez out there. They are always the cheapest. I’m glad you like my video. Hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Take care

    • @denisecarlson4713
      @denisecarlson4713 Před rokem

      Where I am you can only the dyed stuff at the pump.

    • @royallan3717
      @royallan3717 Před rokem +1

      Have a look into jet fuel A1 kerosene

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem +1

      @@denisecarlson4713 Its getting harder to find. Even at lowes. Its way over priced They just dont want us to use them anymore. I hope you have subscribed to my channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow.

    • @Nightsider-xr5lx
      @Nightsider-xr5lx Před rokem +1

      Just spent $32 at Speedway in Ashtabula, OH for 5 gallons of kerosene. It was about $6.30 per gallon. Might be better to run diesel in them for a lil bit if we have to.

  • @davidyummus6259
    @davidyummus6259 Před 2 lety +1

    I've had the same problem twice now after burning off my wick,... I burn it clean, fill it back up, wait a few hours, light it up & it works great ONCE !... I light it the next day & it barely burns, it burns like it's running out of kerosene.
    I replaced the wick, got to the point that the wick needed to be burned clean, same problem again.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 2 lety +1

      David hummus. I had never had that happen. The only thing I can think of is. The file is bad. Or might water in it. Try emptying the tank. And put fresh kerosene in it. The wick I used came from ACE hardware store. I hope this helps. Let me know how it works out for ya. If you could subscribe to my CZcams channel. That would be great.

  • @bifulus
    @bifulus Před rokem +2

    THANKS FOR THE VIDEO I HAVE 3 OF THESE I WOULD PAY THE GUY AT THE HARDWARE STORE TO CHANGE THE WICK. HE CHARGED 20 THEN WENT TO 35 I TOLD HIM IM GOING ON CZcams.
    THANKS AGAIN

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem

      Hey T small. I’m glad I could help. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow

  • @lisasmith8164
    @lisasmith8164 Před 6 měsíci

    Some people will say don't trim fiberglass wicks. Is your wick cotton?

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Lisa. Not sure what my wick is made from. I’m sure you can trim them both. Thank you for watching. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow

  • @michaelgoulding6609
    @michaelgoulding6609 Před 4 měsíci

    i,ve been using paraffin or keresene heater in the uk my whole life, (40 odd year.s) & my parents also had them when i was a child as well as a coal fire & would often be sent with our paraffin container to the local garage or to one of the local hardware shops. Where they would fill it up, at so much a gallon, these days its sold pre packed, which to me, (esp these days where they go on about plastic waste & recycling etc), is stupid, its now sold in 4ltr container,s ,at around 8 quid a bottle, (so its quite expensive & more expensive than petrol or diesel, & 4ltr,s is a bit less than a gallon) i have 4 paraffin heater,s, & it varies which one i use. But its usuly one of my old aladdin blue flame heater,s that i use. The heat it puts out will easily heat a small 2 up 2 down small terrace house, i also use a couple of victorian paraffin lamps, the smell dosent bother me in the slightest, & i quite like it. but i cant stand these automatic air freshner,s what people have, they make me sneeze & cough constantly, but somehow paraffin does not make me cough or sneeze.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 4 měsíci

      Hello Michael. Life is hard right now everywhere. I hope this will all pass soon. We are all trying to find batter ways to heat our homes. And work shops. The only time I see it cheap. Is when you buy it out of season. I know one thing. You can use it for your home. You can put it in a old oil lamps. Gives lite. And some heat. Im glad you like my video. I hope you have subscribed to my channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow. Take care. Stay warm

  • @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb
    @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome thanks

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 7 měsíci

      Hey crushbanddicoot. Your very welcome. I’m glad I could help. I have a few other videos that might help also. Look at the one I just put out

  • @user-bh8jt6ff1p
    @user-bh8jt6ff1p Před 8 měsíci +1

    Were can I buy the ignition switch to light a 290 paraffin heater 2:13 2:14

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 8 měsíci

      Hello. Not sure where you can. It that. I don’t use mine. I just use one of them clickers you use for bbq grill. Or to lite candles. Thank you for watching my video. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Take care

  • @tomsmith2013
    @tomsmith2013 Před 8 měsíci

    Very helpful video - thank you! I purchased a similar heater (brand new Keroworld KW-11F) 2 months ago and up until now it has worked perfectly. I noticed a few days ago that when I shut off the heater the wick assembly was not releasing all of the way down and I had to start manually turning it to get it to completely shut off. Now, when I light the heater, it fires up full ignition but after about 1 minute the wick just flames out and starts to smolder. I don’t think the fuel is getting to the wick after it burns off. What could be causing this? I’ve used these heaters for over 25 years and have never had this problem. It’s as though I got a bad batch of kerosene that might have water in it. Any thoughts as to solve this problem please? Thank you! - Tom

    • @justingudvangen3379
      @justingudvangen3379 Před 8 měsíci

      It could be poor quality fuel, but more than likely carbon on the wick. Most newer ones are fiberglass wicks, and you are supposed to burn them dry about every week to keep the carbon from building up. Raise the wick up all the way, lift up the burner knob and feel it. If it's hard and crunchy it's carbon. Dry burn and then scrub with a toothbrush.

    • @tomsmith2013
      @tomsmith2013 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@justingudvangen3379 Thanks! I ended up changing the wick and it works fine now. Going to dry burn it much more frequently moving forward. Have a great Christmas!

    • @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259
      @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 Před 7 měsíci

      Sounds like moisture in the kerosene but any contaminants in the fuel will clog the cotton pores to the point sufficent fuel no longer reaches the burn chamber.

  • @Joe_Goofball
    @Joe_Goofball Před rokem +1

    My wicks are the type with pins that ride in grooves in the sleeve within the burner. Does this same advice apply?

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem +1

      Hey Leonard. That style I have not seen. But to play it safe. I would just buy a new one. I’m sure it will last you a few years. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow

    • @Joe_Goofball
      @Joe_Goofball Před rokem +2

      @@RusticTrends Mine looked almost new when I got it about 10 years ago, but it's an early model from the 1980's or early 1990's. Bought it at a garage sale for $5.00 and it sat in my storage room all this time. Being off work on a disability leave I had time to clean it up, install a new wick and fire it up. Works beautifully! Yes, I DID subscribe...

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem +1

      @@Joe_Goofball Thank You for subscribing. It means a lot to me. If the heater is that old. Maybe buy a few more wicks. They might stop making them soon. Nothing wrong with having back ups.

  • @michaelleblanc3210
    @michaelleblanc3210 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. I need a wick and cannot buy one in my area. Didn't know I can trim it.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem

      Hey Michael. I’m glad I could help. I hope you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to grow my CZcams family

  • @keithsandulak2292
    @keithsandulak2292 Před rokem

    I have a touch n glow heater. I light it as usual but it only burns for half a minute then flickers randomly around the collar. Little random blue hots spots then goes out all together. Top of wick is black and furry. In off position it is deep in the collar. Raises about 1/4 inch above to light. Your video was great all long shots, I have no idea what is too high or too low. Thanks for your help. I kind of have an idea...

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem

      Hey Keith. You might want to try and just replace the wick. If it’s old. That might help. Hope you have subscribed to my channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow

  • @macandcrafting2190
    @macandcrafting2190 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you brother! You saved me money.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hey Mac. Not a problem brother. I’m glad I could help. Stay warm my friend. And if your in to cars. I have videos on them to. From hot rods. To new hyper cars

  • @williammills8953
    @williammills8953 Před 8 měsíci

    Should you replace the wick if there is a lot of fumes coming from it??

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 8 měsíci

      Hello
      If the wick is old. Then yes. Maybe the fuel is really old. Change the wick. Change out your fuel. Clean out the tank. That should do it

  • @Justme-lg5jg
    @Justme-lg5jg Před 10 měsíci

    Hi I came across your video and I need to help putting a new WIC into a kero Sun radian 8! I cannot find any videos for this model. Yours is the only one I've come across please help

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi justme. It’s easy. If you watch my video. Even if you have to stop it every few seconds. It’s easy. If you need me to walk you through it. I will let me know

  • @cagednstatic
    @cagednstatic Před 9 měsíci

    I have a temp-rite 7 by alladin i new to it. If i need to where do u buy a new one ?and how to change it?

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 9 měsíci

      Most hardware stores have them. Or just look on Amazon

  • @DougHinVA
    @DougHinVA Před rokem

    kerosene VAPORS burn and not the wick. Only the thin top edge of the wick (fiberglass) gets black and dirty.... the kero vapors make it glow red or yellow ...

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem

      That I did not know. Thank you for teaching me that.

    • @STho205
      @STho205 Před rokem

      Yes, you ignite wet kerosene on the wick with an outside fire (the electric lighter or a match) and the continuous burn is the kerosene oil boiling away into gas that burns.
      Gasoline can vaporize easily at room temp. Nat Gas is already a gas...so neither of them need a wick....just a surface that regulates the gas...
      Kerosene needs to be spread very thin to ignite and to start the cycle of boiling away into heat, C02 and Water steam.
      The wicks are slightly scorched by the flame, which provides an ideal carbonized catalyst surface. So wicks do burn away but very very slowly....unless you burn them like dry cotton rope or nylon rope.

  • @rickeykeeton4770
    @rickeykeeton4770 Před rokem

    I missed something. What did you do, just adjust the wick higher?

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem +2

      Hey Rickey. If you take the wick. And unhook it from the little tabs that hold it in place. Then you can pull it up. And reset it. Most people think the wicks are junk at that point. There not. Just unhook it. And pull it up. And put it back on the hooks that hold it in place. Just don’t pull it up to high. I hope that helps. And you have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow

  • @justb3457
    @justb3457 Před rokem

    Hey buddy have a strange question not sure if I even know how to find your comment back if you have time I have a up rite kerosene heater and it got caught In the flood that flooded my garge now it's very hard to turn and wick barley comes up you thank it ruined the wick or do you think it rusted in the mechanism somewhere to cause this issue? I can't afford another heater just trying to figure out if I can possibly fix mine I really appreciate any ideas thank you God bless

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem +1

      Hey Just B. I would change out the wick. And clean everything real good. And clean out the tank as well. There is not much to it. Just take it a part little by little. If your unsure Just take some pictures with your phone. So you have them to fall back on. On how you took it apart. Just look up changing the wick on the model you have. That will help you on how to take it apart. And put it back together

    • @justb3457
      @justb3457 Před rokem

      Thank you I will change the wick and clean it good I really appreciate your help can't even find them heaters around here now every store is sold out from that artic blast not long ago

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem

      Let me know how it works out for you. We had two bad storms here in New York. Where are you from

  • @user-bk3cg8bp4s
    @user-bk3cg8bp4s Před 6 měsíci

    Why don’t you show a video on how to replace a wick for once

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 6 měsíci

      Your right. I will do that. The only reason why I didn’t. Because there are so many videos out there on how to. I will have to make one

  • @reidb18
    @reidb18 Před rokem

    I have two of these but the tank leaks on one, may cannibalize it for parts.

  • @landcruiserchewy
    @landcruiserchewy Před 8 měsíci

    Good to know!

  • @kennyayers9354
    @kennyayers9354 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I did not see you clean it thanks for nothing or trim it

  • @Justme-lg5jg
    @Justme-lg5jg Před 10 měsíci

    Can someone help me replace a WIC on this model?

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před 10 měsíci

      It’s not hard. There are three. Tabs you can get off with vice grips. You don’t need to clap them on hard. There is one on each side. And one on the back. That will get the cover off. Then. You will find three more just like the first ones for the cover. Then. Lift it off. You will see three wing nuts. Take them off. And what holds the wick. Just pull it up. And out. Inside of what holds the wick. You will see little things that look like thorns. Like on a rose stem. That is what holds the wick. Just squeeze it together. That will get it out. Crap your new wick. Put it on the same way you took it off. Just let some of the wick stick out of the top. What you put it back together. Just truck your wick up. So you know you set it up good. If you have any questions. Feel free to reach out to me. Take care

  • @danhill6060
    @danhill6060 Před rokem

    My heaters wick is down to the paper.Now what

  • @paulosullivan3472
    @paulosullivan3472 Před rokem

    You have to take apart the entire thing just to adjust the wick??? WTF???? thats insane.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Před rokem

      Hey Paul. Its not bad to take apart. Its easy. There is not much to the heater. I hope you like the video and have subscribed to my CZcams channel. Just trying to make my CZcams family grow.