We had that model at home when I was a kid, that would have been about 65 years ago. There was no problem with asphyxiation back then because the houses were so draughty, with huge gaps under the doors and with windows that were so badly fitting that they would let a gale blow through.
I have brought a new generation paraffin heater and its claimed to burn 99.9 % efficient, plus the paraffin we use today is much cleaner. The heater is on all day and has been for three winters now. Not had any problems in regards to health and safety. Mine is sat permanently under an open window, thats the secret, plenty of ventilation and you should be fine.
In the USA, the cheapest kerosene heater (new or used) is going to be at least $80. For reasons unknown, sellers of the old ones think it's gold just because it's old. Kerosene here is selling for around $4 a gallon or roughly a pound a liter. Not economical in the slightest. Kerosene used to be cheap, but the price has steadily increased, along with all other forms of heating fuel (except natural gas and electricity). It doesn't even get all that cold here, but it's impossible to heat your home for less than a couple hundred dollars a month during the winter unless you literally set the house on fire. I wish kerosene was cheap like it used to be.
Energy prices fluctuate. It’s relative too. Comparing the price of kerosene now to the price of it a year ago will tell you somethings, but it won’t tell you if it’s economical. Comparing the price of kerosene now to the price of propane and electricity now will tell you if it’s economical. Comparing all that with the same data from last year will tell you if it’s more or less economical this year. There’s a little more to it then simply saying that kerosene costs more than it used to so it’s no longer economical.
Really well done. Nice heater. Seen a few of this type but no one has show the run down on operating them. Japan still largely uses kerosene/paraffin heaters as the main heat source as they do not have central heat in the majority of their homes. Greetings from Canada.
Hello, I have a similar heater to yours I got it a week ago for €25 bit of a clean and off it went. I'd just like to say that's not a primer on the side. The rod inside the spring screws in and cuts off the fuel flow no need to lift the oil bottle. It's a great video very professional, thank you.
@@samuelfellows6923 No. you screw it down, turning it to catch the thread, so when it does, tighten it and it will douse the fire quickly and you will hear an audible click when it shuts down the fuel. To re-prime, unscrew the knurled knob till it springs free and turn the lower little lever to full. your wick with prime flood in about 2 minutes. When it is going I turn the knurled knob down about one turn and use the lower adjuster.
Hi Alex! Loved the video and your presentation. We bought the same Fyreside (202X) which features 2 bottles in the back which is great. We burn it for about four hours each evening when it's cold and it is remarkably fuel efficient, heating our log home thoroughly. And hey it looks great too. I repainted ours with Hammerite bronze which turns out to be the self same factory colour. And buffing the reflector to a mirror finish (chrome polish and some elbow grease) doubles the heat that it throws out! We pay about USD$0.80 a litre here in South Africa and the two bottles run for around 5 evenings. One bottle which has a filter in the needle valve runs slower than the other, which doesn't, so when one runs dry the other just carries on with no difference in heater performance. Now to STOP heater, you wind in the knurled knob with the spring till it's tight and the heater will go "click" after a few minutes and shut down. So you don't have to mess with the bottles at all - only when you fill them; and remember to only fill them to the ripple limit mark in the glass above the metal strap or they won't drip feed! All my friends want one of these little beauties so my advice to anyone wanting a cheap heating solution or back up, grab any Fyreside you come across! Greetings from the Sunshine Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
All gas heaters in these days have oxygen sensor built-in to then and they outo shut below certain level. Carbon monoxide detector cost 20£. Just shows you how life improve over time but still kerosene heater have that amazing feeling of real fire at home. If I would stay in cold draft muldy home with high energy bills I would give one a chance. 4l Kerosene at Amazon is 10£ 250ml of it can give 3kwh of energy
Isn't the gap in the wick just the ends of the wick? The one's I've seen before just use a length of wick coiled into a circle, the gap is just where the ends meet.
Could those heaters be designed by Royden Axe, the man behind the Hillman Avenger car? the bottom of the unit reminds me a protector that car used to have..
Hi Alex, great video! at 9.00 you say you have a video about the volatile nature of paraffin which sounds interesting, but I cant find it in your videos
Hello Ade, yes I did say that however there was a problem with the footage and it needs to be re filmed, I am hoping to getting back to making more videos soon, and must make that one too, stay safe my freind
. I was wondering where do you get your replacement wicks from as old ones were asbestos? . I guess best one would be fiberglass as cotton just burn regardless . Could you tell me : How long is the wick and its width , i need by new one where best place in to buy a suitable wick?
We had that model at home when I was a kid, that would have been about 65 years ago. There was no problem with asphyxiation back then because the houses were so draughty, with huge gaps under the doors and with windows that were so badly fitting that they would let a gale blow through.
LOL!
I have brought a new generation paraffin heater and its claimed to burn 99.9 % efficient, plus the paraffin we use today is much cleaner. The heater is on all day and has been for three winters now. Not had any problems in regards to health and safety. Mine is sat permanently under an open window, thats the secret, plenty of ventilation and you should be fine.
In the USA, the cheapest kerosene heater (new or used) is going to be at least $80. For reasons unknown, sellers of the old ones think it's gold just because it's old. Kerosene here is selling for around $4 a gallon or roughly a pound a liter. Not economical in the slightest. Kerosene used to be cheap, but the price has steadily increased, along with all other forms of heating fuel (except natural gas and electricity). It doesn't even get all that cold here, but it's impossible to heat your home for less than a couple hundred dollars a month during the winter unless you literally set the house on fire. I wish kerosene was cheap like it used to be.
I was surprised this year. in the midwest im getting kerosene at the pump for 3.16 dollars a gallon. It was pretty high last year though.
Energy prices fluctuate. It’s relative too. Comparing the price of kerosene now to the price of it a year ago will tell you somethings, but it won’t tell you if it’s economical. Comparing the price of kerosene now to the price of propane and electricity now will tell you if it’s economical. Comparing all that with the same data from last year will tell you if it’s more or less economical this year.
There’s a little more to it then simply saying that kerosene costs more than it used to so it’s no longer economical.
Excellent video. I heat with vintage paraffin heaters, including this heater, and a modern inverter heater. Paraffin is king!
Great video simpler times
Really well done. Nice heater. Seen a few of this type but no one has show the run down on operating them. Japan still largely uses kerosene/paraffin heaters as the main heat source as they do not have central heat in the majority of their homes. Greetings from Canada.
Hello, I have a similar heater to yours I got it a week ago for €25 bit of a clean and off it went. I'd just like to say that's not a primer on the side. The rod inside the spring screws in and cuts off the fuel flow no need to lift the oil bottle. It's a great video very professional, thank you.
So you hold it down, until you assume the flame has gone out and release it 😉
@@samuelfellows6923 No. you screw it down, turning it to catch the thread, so when it does, tighten it and it will douse the fire quickly and you will hear an audible click when it shuts down the fuel. To re-prime, unscrew the knurled knob till it springs free and turn the lower little lever to full. your wick with prime flood in about 2 minutes. When it is going I turn the knurled knob down about one turn and use the lower adjuster.
You're a natural presenter, and very good at explaining.
brings back some childhood memories thank you.
Hi Alex! Loved the video and your presentation. We bought the same Fyreside (202X) which features 2 bottles in the back which is great. We burn it for about four hours each evening when it's cold and it is remarkably fuel efficient, heating our log home thoroughly. And hey it looks great too. I repainted ours with Hammerite bronze which turns out to be the self same factory colour. And buffing the reflector to a mirror finish (chrome polish and some elbow grease) doubles the heat that it throws out! We pay about USD$0.80 a litre here in South Africa and the two bottles run for around 5 evenings. One bottle which has a filter in the needle valve runs slower than the other, which doesn't, so when one runs dry the other just carries on with no difference in heater performance. Now to STOP heater, you wind in the knurled knob with the spring till it's tight and the heater will go "click" after a few minutes and shut down. So you don't have to mess with the bottles at all - only when you fill them; and remember to only fill them to the ripple limit mark in the glass above the metal strap or they won't drip feed! All my friends want one of these little beauties so my advice to anyone wanting a cheap heating solution or back up, grab any Fyreside you come across! Greetings from the Sunshine Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Hey rod, thank you lovely hearing this, good to know people in south africa have enjoyed my videos 😀
Picked one these up at local dumping spot All complete Inc glass bottle Plan clean it up Actually nice interior design piece
You won't regret it mate.
Nice video. Just saw one of these (or this one?) on eBay yesterday. Nice to see all about it. Thanks.
These make for good emergency heaters
All gas heaters in these days have oxygen sensor built-in to then and they outo shut below certain level. Carbon monoxide detector cost 20£. Just shows you how life improve over time but still kerosene heater have that amazing feeling of real fire at home. If I would stay in cold draft muldy home with high energy bills I would give one a chance. 4l Kerosene at Amazon is 10£ 250ml of it can give 3kwh of energy
Brilliant
Wow just wanted to say great video and very informative nice work can't wait for your next episode.
Hello Matthew, thank you for your kind words, we filmed a new episode yesterday, i hope to edit and upload it within a few days
Watched all your vids. Subscribed and looking forward to more.
Isn't the gap in the wick just the ends of the wick? The one's I've seen before just use a length of wick coiled into a circle, the gap is just where the ends meet.
Could those heaters be designed by Royden Axe, the man behind the Hillman Avenger car?
the bottom of the unit reminds me a protector that car used to have..
Would it be possible to see you other heaters please?. I have just restored the very same heater you have here.
I will put it on the list haha
@@janegrassmarket1414 about 5 or 7l6 I think
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Hi Alex, great video! at 9.00 you say you have a video about the volatile nature of paraffin which sounds interesting, but I cant find it in your videos
Hello Ade, yes I did say that however there was a problem with the footage and it needs to be re filmed, I am hoping to getting back to making more videos soon, and must make that one too, stay safe my freind
Thanks Alex, look forward to it, Cheers :)
Very nice
Is paraffin in the UK the same as Kerosene in the US? Paraffin in the US is a different product from Kerosene in the US.
i think what we call Paraffin is what the US calls kerosene , will be filming more episodes soon
The bad thing is that to turn it off you have to wait for the remaining paraffin to be consumed ...
No, not at all. see my comments above. you use the knurled knob and when it is screwed down finger tight you will hear a click very shortly after.
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Does anyone happen to know exactly when these were produced?
. I was wondering where do you get your replacement wicks from as old ones were asbestos? . I guess best one would be fiberglass as cotton just burn regardless .
Could you tell me :
How long is the wick and its width , i need by new one
where best place in to buy a suitable wick?
ebay
Rayburn oil burner wick, 1 inch thick by the metre
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