Aladdin BF3912-K Paraffin Heater

[@andrewwheeler8591]

My dad had one in the 60s and 70s to keep the frost off his tomato plants in his greenhouse. Lovely memories ❤

[@clifficus]

I was brought up in the 50’s and 60’s as my mum and dad had one, ( Aladdin, tall, slim and black). loved the smell and lovely and warm, only other heat was the coal fire, no carbon monoxide sensors, no problems and screw the environment, thanks for sharing, 👍😊

[@OldeJanner]

Now paraffin is so expensive it's dearer than French wine!

[@gabybop]

Absolutely gorgeous. I hope to find one someday.

[@alanh7495]

I worked for Aladdin at Greenford in the late 1960's. I was working in their new electronics division but the heaters were made in the next building. TBH the new version looks better made and safer than the originals.

[@jonnybonks]

@@alanh7495 yes, I would definitely agree 😃👍

[@mikeadler434]

👍👍

[@TonyM540]

Handsome heater.

[@brettscott7770]

Danm thats a nice unit thanks.

[@roberthay8706]

My granny even had a paraffin oven.made the best apple pies ever.and no you couldn't taste the paraffin on the food but you could certainly smell it inher kitchen.happy days.

[@jonnybonks]

Fantastic! 🤩

[@brianwaskow5910]

Cool Cat!

[@dancarter482]

Just got a scruffy old version of this for my workshop - my granddad had one in his workshop and I loved the smell. _Esso Blue_ was the fuel of choice back in the '70's. Definitely going to get one of those at some point - it looks fantastic. Seymour the cat wanted that box, was he allowed to climb in and trash it? _CHEERS!_

[@jonnybonks]

@@dancarter482 thanks for watching! Oh yes, they truly are great heaters, I have one in my workshop too 😃👍. O aye, Seymour made good use out of that box, it lasted him a good couple of weeks, now he thoroughly enjoys cooking himself in front of the heater 😂.

[@robstirling3411]

Aladdin was a British trademark name for Paraffin/Kerosene heaters and lamps in the '50's and 60's, before gas central heating became popular. as long as you trimmed the wick, with the tool provided, they burnt with a nice blue flame and no smell when adjusted properly. Was that wick asbestos or cotton? Ventilation wasn't a problem with all the drafts we had in our 1930's house, so no problem with water vapour or Carbon Monoxide. As a teenager, I worked behind the Aladdin Factory, which had a tall square tower, topped with a green copper dome, which could be seen as you drove along the Western Avenue/A40, between Greenford and Northolt. It was a local landmark.

[@tomthompson7400]

wow ,,, its like stepping back 55 years ,,,,

[@andrewclarke3622]

My parents have had several kerosun heaters over the years. Im from the US were call parafin kerosene. Parafin here is refered to as the wax used in candle making. I find it interesting that the flame in your heater is blue. Where in Kerosun is yellow.

[@bluelighting97]

Typically a blue flame results from more complete combustion which in return is more efficient

[@andrewclarke3622]

Its a more attractive unit too. The kerosuns that my parents were from the 80s.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

@@andrewclarke3622 Yes, when kerosene was cheap. After the flood of these heaters and everyone buying kerosene, the price of fuel went up and has never come back down. That's the reason I trashed all of my Kerosun heaters. Too expensive to operate, plus the smell of kerosene in my home.

[@danwaller5312]

I had a Kerosun heater in the 70s and loved it. Can you still buy something like this now?

[@allengator1914]

Paraffin and kerosene are different names for the same thing and are interchangeable.

[@MegaFranceschini]

I like that system; the problem is that nowadays, you can't find kerosene in gas stations. It will be cheaper with the gas bills. Run that ALADDIN heater for 15 or 16 hours It will save a lot of money on my home gas bill. I like the idea of having one of those things in my home. Thanks for the video, have a nice holiday. Take care

[@jonnybonks]

Thank you, you too!

[@muhammadafzal9265]

I like that ❤❤❤

[@coloradokid8321]

Beautiful heater!!! They don’t make them like this in the US anymore!!! All they sell is cheap crapy ones (for around $300 or less). I with they sold these in the US!

[@jonnybonks]

I wonder if you could import one into the US? 🤔 The company I used was called Riverside Works Japan, it may be worth an ask 👍

[@coloradokid8321]

@@jonnybonks - Thanks. Yeah, I saw that you mentioned that on other comments. I just wish it was available directly from the US (instead of having to deal with the customs and duties stuff).

[@Scott-q3c3y]

This looks like a kerosene heater!!

[@jonnybonks]

Yes, it is. In the UK, C1 Kerosene (or K1 Kerosene in the US) is called Paraffin 👍.

[@GawdonBennett]

I have a paraffin heater in my greenhouse, it has two chimneys (burners) though I only need one running usually

[@kevinwilson2790]

When I was using one I always Filled, Lit, and Snuffed it outdoors. Great Heater but I spilled the K too often and couldnt deal with the smell. But thats just my opinion

[@jonnybonks]

That's fair enough 👍. There's honestly almost no smell with this model lighting it and turning it off though which is great. The Paraffin does have its distinctive whiff but I quite like it 😂. I've tried the more expensive "Paraffin Extra" which has next to no smell at all but it does cost quite a bit more.

[@aaronmathewson5522]

We always used a hand pump/siphon to fill our heaters from a 20L / 5Gal tank. Made for a lot less mess and as long as you pay attention to the fuel gauge you won’t over fill it.

[@henryganzer4685]

looks nice 👍 can it boil some water for a tea or coffee on the top ?

[@jonnybonks]

Yes, it has a trivet for a kettle or pan, I've not tried it yet though 😃👍

[@henryganzer4685]

@@jonnybonks thank you

[@johnneedy3164]

HAD a kerosene heater worked good but was highly concerned about carbon monoxide, and was right ,so got rid of it ,BUT it worked good😊

[@jonnybonks]

I must admit I have a couple of CO monitors to be safe, I also keep a couple of windows cracked open. Luckily, if they burn correctly they shouldn't produce any CO🤞

[@samuelfellows6923]

You could see the ‘flame’ was blue = clean burn/safe ✅

[@clobbyhops]

How does this compare to the Toyotomi double clean 100 heater? Thanks my brother 👍🤩 beautiful heater very high quality

[@jonnybonks]

@@clobbyhops thanks! I've never used a Toyotomi but I do have some similar Corona RX series heaters and I must say the Aladdin is noticeably more efficient and produces less of an odour too... Plus, I personally think it looks much nicer than my Corona heaters 👍

[@MichiganHiker]

What a beautiful heater I need to find if I can get one here in the United States

[@K1ngcasimir]

That heater looks great! i have a Toyotomi one purchased from Amazon Spain but the Aladdin heater design look very retro. I saw the seller's page earlier. Did you have to pay any customs duty since it is coming from Japan?

[@jonnybonks]

@@K1ngcasimir I'm very impressed with it up to now. Yes, I had to pay Import duty & taxes 👍

[@K1ngcasimir]

@jonnybonks It’s definitely an expensive purchase, especially with the added custom duty charges, but I can understand the appeal of its functionality and aesthetics. I’ve been exploring alternatives like Amazon Japan or using a Rakuten proxy to see if there are any cost savings, but it’s hard to get a clear idea since shipping costs would also incur additional custom duties. I bought my Toyotomi KS-53 (or KS-67H, the Japanese model number) from Amazon Spain, and it ended up costing around £250, including shipping and customs. It functions very similarly to the Aladdin in terms of the convection-style heating but has a more modern look. That said, I really like the design of the Aladdin. It is a shame that Aladdin doesn't sell in the UK since the brand was originally a British brand after all. Thanks for the video to demo this heater!

[@tdinut]

Awesome heater! Thank you. When you state paraffin, do you also mean kerosene?

[@jonnybonks]

Thanks! Yes, Paraffin is C1 Kerosene (or K1 if you're in the US) 👍.

[@shnobi24]

Nice looking heater. Is paraffin the same as kerosene?

[@hanthony440]

Yes according to Google it is the same thing

[@uncled39]

In England Kerosene is not as pure as Paraffin. ​@hanthony440

[@jonnybonks]

Thanks! I'm very impressed with it up to now. Sorry for the delayed response. The answer to that is yes and no... In the UK, Kerosene is normally classed as C2 or "28 second heating oil" which is too dirty for this heater, whereas, what is usually called Paraffin is normally C1 grade Kerosene which is suitable for heaters such as this. As far as I know, in America what I would call Paraffin is called K1 Kerosene, I hope this helps a little.

[@lamarwilliams185]

From my experience!!! Both work the same. I was told by U.S. stoves to only use kerosene. All the KZbin videos said you could use Parriffin. I purchased both and noticed no difference in burn or time. This is a expensive way of doing it. A diesel heater is much cheaper. Also safer. If you can have the diesel heater outside and an vent hose connected to the place you want to heat. Don’t cheap out on diesel heater. If you have a forest. Outside wood boiler is a great idea. A little sweat equity ( chopping wood) will save a bunch of money.

[@shnobi24]

From what I could research, paraffin is a more refined version of what I have in the US which is K1 kerosene. Lucky I have a good source of K1 kerosene here in the states

[@MegaEddie123455]

I want 😫 one.😢😊

[@Key-Wound]

Come on Johnny, spill, where did you import it from please? I8m been looking at old ones for my she’d, but the idea of a new one is more interesting after watching your vid, thanks 🙏🏻

[@jonnybonks]

I used a company called Riverside Works Japan on eBay, they were great to deal with, just be aware of the Import cost, you have to sort this out separately 👍. It's a great heater, I'm really happy with it 👌.

[@Key-Wound]

@@jonnybonks Thank you.

[@coloradokid8321]

@@jonnybonks- can you post a link to this unit? And what do you mean by “import cost”? I’m not sure if you mean shipping or something else… Is that not included in the eBay price when you buy it?

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

The plastic keeps the wick from completely drying out? I doubt it I just think it's for protection almost all WIC are dry I've never seen a wet one coming from the store

[@jonnybonks]

@@thethiefonthecross9092 quite possibly, however this is what the instructions stated. Being a blue flame heater, it may have been tested once manufactured to ensure proper. gallery alignment. There are clear, hand scribed markings on the burner to ensure correct orientation so this is my guess.

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

@jonnybonks well if the instructions said it then I guess so. I bought a little stove that is similar WIC design it came dry and I also I bought some extra wicks for my stove and they came dry figured it was the same as a heater.

[@thewatcher8872]

So these are safe for closed environment use?

[@jonnybonks]

I always keep a couple of windows cracked slightly open for ventilation and have a couple of Carbon Monoxide monitors to be safe, however I do use them to heat my house. Also regular maintenance is paramount to keep them burning clean and correctly.

[@juppe1982]

Well no. If you think that breathing exhaust fumes is healthy, you thought wron... These devices make you think that without these it's colder and you will die 😂

[@AliPez]

Looks like the "transporter", from Star Trek.

[@jonnybonks]

@@AliPez 😂👍

[@anthonyweston3889]

Yes my uncle randy has one

[@VelcroElGato]

Do you think that your heater is too close to that back wall? I used to sell kerosene heaters in my store here in the USA. We always recommended at least three feet from any combustable wall.

[@jonnybonks]

Thanks, it's usually kept a good couple of feet away and the wall stays cool. If I remember correctly the manual for this heater stated 500mm. To be honest, the protective cage around the chimney doesn't really get hot either, most of the heat comes straight out of the top of the chimney 👍

[@RrWw-qt6mx]

فعلا راقيه جدا علاء الدين

[@franny5295]

How did you manage to pour that kerosene without pouring it all over you??? And the floor, and heater, etc...

[@jonnybonks]

😂 lots of practice, the funnel is a must though 👍

[@Madjed2024]

How big of a room can it heat? Would it be enough for 14x20 x 7 feet high? What temperature in the room can it achieve? Thank you

[@jonnybonks]

The heater is 2.6 - 2.8Kw if i remember correctly, so you should be able to calculate if it meets your needs from this. It was around £600 plus Import costs 👍

[@coloradokid8321]

I’m not sure these conversions are correct. I went to an internet conversion from kilowatts to BTU’s, and this came out to around 9000 btu’s! The size of this unit looks bigger than the 23,000 btu kerosene heaters sold on Amazon and at Home Depot. Its hard to believe this only puts out less than 9000 btu’s! I wish the company would put both standards in their specs (so us folks in the US can properly compare). IMNHO

[@travisgarland840]

Would this work with one of those heat fans?

[@jonnybonks]

I suspect it would, my other heaters do however didn't want to try with this one in case of damage to the enamel top.

[@briangreen256]

How long will a tank last?

[@jonnybonks]

@@briangreen256 around 15 to 16 hours on 4.1l fill depending on the height of the flame.

[@briangreen256]

@jonnybonks OK. That is around the same run time as my heater. When I first saw these blue flame heaters,I thought they ran on propane lol

[@jonathanhamilton2437]

Hi are you using it inside all the time ive been messing around with lots of different ways to heat cheaper does it need vented atol

[@jonnybonks]

Yes, it heats my house. I always keep a couple of windows cracked open and a couple of CO monitors just to be safe but I've never had an issue and I've been using various paraffin heaters & lamps for years. Correct maintenance, wick adjustment etc. is crucial though 👍.

[@jonathanhamilton2437]

@jonnybonks thankyou I'll be looking into getting 1 soon do you have a link to the 1 you got or simaler I've been working with a Carlor gas recently I keep meaning to get a co2 monitor

[@jonnybonks]

@@jonathanhamilton2437 I used a seller on eBay called Riverside Works, they were very helpful but be aware of the Import costs. There are other models available in this country which work very well, from a company called "dry it out limited", they're also great to deal with 👍

[@jonathanhamilton2437]

@@jonnybonks thankyou will look into all

[@robinj.9329]

How do you VENT the Carbon monoxide gas?????

[@jonnybonks]

When being used correctly, this heater doesn't produce Carbon Monoxide. As with all Paraffin heaters, maintenance & correct setting of the wick is crucial to ensure a clean burn that doesn't produce CO. I still have 2 CO monitors to be safe though.

[@LeoC3]

May I know how can i buy it ?

[@jonnybonks]

I used a company called Riverside Works Japan, they were very helpful. Be aware of import costs etc, these are your responsibility to sort out 👍

[@sandmangti7040]

Expensive fuel now.

[@jonnybonks]

Unfortunately yes. I've roughly worked it out to cost around 19p/kWh at the price that I get it at, whereas our electric costs around 24p/kWh so it is a bit cheaper. I also just enjoy using it 😂👍.

[@stuex]

does it produce black soot?

[@jonnybonks]

None whatsoever, so long as the height of the wick is set correctly 👍

[@Madjed2024]

And how much does it cost?

[@marcse7en]

Was that a fart at around 2:00 ? 🤣

[@jonnybonks]

😂 luckily it was Mrs B blowing her nose

[@marcse7en]

@jonnybonks If you say so! 🤣

[@jonnybonks]

@@marcse7en 😂

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Where can I purchase one of these? Thanks!

[@jonnybonks]

@@Johnny53kgb-nsaare you in the UK? I purchased mine from a company called Riverside Works Japan and had no issues at all. Be aware of the Import costs, tax etc though, this does cost quite a bit 👍.

[@stanleycason8057]

Ebay

[@aaronmathewson5522]

Where can this be bought in the USA?

[@jonnybonks]

I'm not sure to be honest, I used a company called Riverside Works Japan. They have a shop on eBay too, I'm not sure if they ship to the US but it's definitely worth asking 😃👍

[@psmh4]

Kerosene is expensive over 4.00 per gallon

[@jonnybonks]

@@psmh4 wow, I wish it was that price here in the UK, it's more than twice that cost now 😮‍💨. It does out much cheaper than electric heating though, but not quite as cheap as domestic gas 👍

[@coloradokid8321]

@@psmh4- I wish I could get it that cheap!!! In Colorado, K1 (or 1K) Kerosene is about $37 for a 2.5 gallon jug at the hardware store (which is about the only place you can get it). That’s close to $15 a gallon!!! Crazy! I’ve read that Jet Fuel (at the airport) is supposed to be almost the same (at around $7 a gallon). But I’m leery about trying it (as I don’t know if it is exactly the same, and whether it contains any other chemicals for airplanes).

[@shanashelbaghdadshba6446]

Hi, thanks for the helpful video, can you give us the purchase site and do they have global shipping?

[@jonnybonks]

@@shanashelbaghdadshba6446 thanks! It was a company called Riverside Works Japan on eBay, it'd probably be best to get in touch with them to discuss postage.

[@leopdion5976]

Expensive to operate

[@jonnybonks]

Here in the UK, Paraffin is much cheaper than electricity per KWh but not quite as cheap as domestic gas 👍

[@خلدونالرومي-ز1س]

كيف احصل هذة المدفأة

[@hayderhabib2798]

Where can buy one.

[@jonnybonks]

I used a company called Riverside Works Japan 👍

[@MorayMac]

@@jonnybonkscan you get wicks in uk for them and of do what type model number

[@steveashcraft718]

Are they still making these?

[@jonnybonks]

Yes, this one was brand new 👍

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

So expensive to operate in my area. N gas is much cheaper....and NO smell.

[@عمرهذاالطورالجنوبييسمىعلوانيعل]

كيف يمكن الحصول على هذا المنتج الرائع في العراق ؟؟

[@jonnybonks]

I'm not sure to be honest. It'd probably be best to ask them, I used a company called Riverside Works Japan.

[@AbdulfattahJumily]

Can you reach Iraq?

[@jonnybonks]

I'm not sure. It'd probably be best to ask them, I used a company called Riverside Works Japan.

[@khizarhayat1573]

Pakistan mein price kitni hai

[@jonnybonks]

Sorry, I'm not sure how much it would be.

[@brucesheehe6305]

Jet fuel works great too - if you can find any.

[@R50_J0]

No, so many nasty additives you’ll give yourself cancer for sure.

[@coloradokid8321]

I’ve read that too. Do you know if it is really the same as the k1 (or 1k) kerosene? I wasn’t sure it contained any other chemicals for airplanes (or created any other fumes when burning). I can get Jet Fuel at the local small city airport for around $7 a gallon! Almost 1/2 the price of k1 kerosene at the hardware store!

[@AlfredeBlome-df3sg]

No offense but the fact that you claim that Google says that paraffin is the same thing as kerosene just indicates that either Google is wrong or you are intellectually lazy and didn't bother looking it up. Paraffin is wax, plain and simple.

[@jonnybonks]

@AlfredeBlome-df3sg 🤔??? I'm afraid you're incorrect. In the UK, the liquid fuel C1 Kerosene (or K1 Kerosene in the US) is called Paraffin. You can also have petroleum based Paraffin wax which is different, this is used to make candles etc.

[@AlfieDoug]

When people start with "no offence" it does not mean you have the right to be offensive.

[@coloradokid8321]

@@jonnybonks- Yeah, it’s like in the UK you call an elevator a “lift”, and a cop a “bobby”! Americans are so ego-centric!!! Like the world revolves around the US! 😂😂😂 And I should know (I live there)!

[@JohnChrysostom101]

@AlfredeBlome-df3sg Paraffin comes in either a wax or an oil you inbecile lol

[@محمدصلاح-ر1ش7و]

How much is it? How can I get one?

[@jonnybonks]

I used a company called Riverside Works Japan 👍