How to Change the Wick on a Dyna-Glo Kerosene Heater

[@hudsonriverlee]

So Today 18Jan2023, I saw your video for the first time,, on 16Jan, I changed the wick in my Kerosun heater model rMC95C6: It is obvious , I missed two pin holes... I have already emptied the kerosene out and will disassemble the heater again, because I can tell I did not install it correctly.. Oh well,been 8 or more years since I last had my heater fired up. Thanks for posting a well lit video with good details and audio.. Much appreciated. !!!

[@rediRwoL98]

Yes, like you, I fell for the "diesel works like a charm" BS out there on the internet. Ended up replacing the wick. Thanks for the video showing how to do so. Your video is one of many on YT about how to do this & it's one of the better ones. Again, thanks for sharing.

[@hudsonriverlee]

I have watched countless videos, on wick replacement, no one showed the wick height after the install ... well done here, because as I previously mentioned, it was an error on my own wick install that I could confirm by this very video,

[@redburningfires]

We just got our dyna glo and are learning all about it. Cheers from Washington state and thanks! 🌲🌲

[@BRACWatchChannel]

Paul, Thank you VERY much for creating and posting this video, it so saved me on doing a wick swap out. No long story but I had a challenge that was just not being shown or addressed in other vids on this. Your vid was extremely detailed, kept up a good pace and right to the point on each sub-task in detail. - Again; thank you! -

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thank you for your kind words! Glad it helped!

[@trent3872]

LOL I changed mine last night. Went well. It was an old heater I found out in the old shop. Most folks would have just tossed it but now its working like brand new. I have 3 of these, really heat well and zero odor.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Absolutely fantastic heaters and very good for alternative emergency heating as well. 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@71iron13]

I replaced my wick and the flame was getting too high and I couldn't figure it out. I watched your video and your flame spreader comment made me think, I never checked mine. Well, my flame spreader was clogged with ash! I washed the ash out of the spreader and the heater is good as new. nice video!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Glad to hear it helped! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@kaa522]

Thanks for your video. I inherited a RMC95C4 heater from my in-laws. The last time it was used was in 2009 during an ice storm and it's set with kerosene in it since. I did light it but it's burning unevenly. I found a new wick at Menards for $12.00 US so I'm going to try replacing it tomorrow. BTW last weekend I bought K-1 in Southwest Missouri from a pump for $3.29 a gallon. Even though the flame was uneven it did warm my garage nicely.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

+Howard Bee Awesome gift to inherit! I am very pleased to announce that I too found k-1 at the pump for $4.50/gallon! Much much better than the $10.00/gallon that I was playing! 👍Thanks for your comments and for watching! I'm going to make another video about replacing the ignitor next because it just went out on me. No biggie because they're extremely easy to light even without one but it was very very convenient. Again, thanks!

[@maxxdog]

Walmart has discontinued 1 k in my location. They even sold the heaters daynaglow not anymore. They are excellent heaters. Mine will run you outta the house on low. Excellent video.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thank you. I’m glad I did this video so many years ago. I’m also glad it’s helped so many. God bless!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

P.S. Try and find a local oil and gas distributor in your area. They usually have 1K on the pump or can pump it for you. 👍

[@BillLowenburg]

Very well done excellent pacing. You showed everything that needed to be shown and explained everything thoroughly. I have two of the same model and they’ve been great for three years now. I’m able to get the pink kerosine at a gas station where the owner uses it to heat his shop - works fine. A fill of a five gallon container runs about 17 bucks. I make sure to crack a couple of windows in my shop just to make sure there’s fresh air flow. It might not get as warm as it would if I kept them shut tight, but why take any chances? Thanks for sharing your know-how!

[@danestephens6374]

I watched your video from a few years ago, I put everything back correctly so I thought. Now my safety switch is now not working properly. I've tried everything, it has to be something simple right. I hope you can point me in the right direction.

[@airdave1953]

First, thanks for this video...I referred to it several times while putting in my wick! There is one step that got me flustered - getting the wick mechanism to work after installing the assembly back over the center barrel. I found that I needed to simply run the wick-raising mechanism all the way up, then carefully - without disturbing the release ball, slide it over the barrel and down. It works perfectly now. Thought you might want to edit your video to include this if others are/were experiencing the same issue. Now, on to figuring out how to fix my igniter! I have just a bare red wire poking into the square chamber...

[@airdave1953]

Update: I found this in the actual manual: 18. (1) Turn the wick adjustment knob to the fully raised position. (2) Pull lightly on the skirt of the wick to remove any slack. (3) Press lightly to secure the skirt to the retainer teeth on the wick cover. (4) You will need to hold the knob in the clockwise position to keep the wick raised. ※ WICK INSTALLATION TIP ** Lock the tip over switch (TOS) by inserting locking pliers or a clothes pin between the TOS plates, preventing the weight from triggering the TOS mechanism as you install the new wick. Install the new wick in the raised position. Remember to remove pliers or clothes pin before reassembling & lighting heater. 19. (5) Replace the wick assembly on the heater with the wick raised. (6) The wick adjuster knob will need to be positioned between the caution and warning labels

[@MacpG0]

@@airdave1953 to keep it in the raised position I insert/ wedge a small piece of wood below the release ball so I don't need to hold the handle while inserting the wick.

[@darrellfeit7158]

I took it apart & reassembled & all worked fine. Btw the DynGlo is identical to the Dura-Heat DH2304--I believe the parts are idential. Thanks for the video.

[@churchoftheimmortals7254]

Great job brother! Thanks for showing how the wick is suppose to raise.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

You bet! Glad it helped! 👍💯

[@victoryfirst2878]

This video really hits all the points needed for anyone who is interested in kerosene space heater. The color of the burning fuel looks white and bright. Do not see any yellow flame. This heater must really be burning hot and bright. 6:25 HOW many hours did you use the kero heater last year and did you burn the wick dry as the wick you removed looks dry Paul ?? Happy Thanksgiving fella too. v

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I haven’t used it much this last year. My son and I used it in my insulated garage to change out a starter on his truck but not much other than that. I’ll let it burn dry every other time I use it usually. That way it doesn’t build up paraffin.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Right on Griffin. Total burn out make the heater work properly. K-1 kerosene UNDIED makes all the difference. @@GriffinBenchmark

[@jasonpavlak2055]

What were so good about the old ones. Were they better made?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I think it’s more about the history of the old ones. Kerosene was how we heated and lit homes for many years so it’s a piece of Americana.

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

I have a very similar model and I have the new wick going up and down but the tip or emergency turn off lever don't drop the wick down out of sight so I fear the safety cutoff won't work. is this safe to try and light? And I hate to run it and not have that protection, SO BEFORE I LIGHT IT I WILL call around to see who might be able to figure why the those safety features are not working maybe the wick is not in right, I couldn't get that ring out that the wick studs go thru so I lined the studs up while the wick was in in highest position. Maybe Lowes or Home Depot where we bought it can ck it out or maybe a country hardware store around here has experience with them. I won't spend too much as the portable propane heaters do pretty good keeping us warm.

[@EdFilips]

I wonder if you turned your fibreglass wick upside down so that the cotton shows from the top. Would it work better with diesel. Might be a good experiment with your old wick.

[@philipmedbery6927]

Thank you for an excellent instructional video. I am fairly new to these type heaters and appreciate the hep

[@TayTay33]

I need help. The wick cover which is the thing that you pointed out has the open and close words on it, for some reason I do not know how to line mine up. It just keeps popping off. Can you help me?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Without being there it's hard to say. I would say you'll just have to keep trying. Perhaps it could be that it might have gotten bent somehow? Sorry I can't be there to help more... 😔

[@TayTay33]

@@GriffinBenchmark I appreciate you responding. I think I got it right this time. 🤞🏼

[@stevewarrington8992]

Good job. For future reference you don't have to remove the handle, if you take out the two scews at the bottom you can just lift the whole top off.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Yeah, it was a learning experience for me. 😊👍 Thank you!

[@Tom-wq2mz]

Thanks for your information. I didn't know that you use 1K kerosene. I used pump kerosene and it smoked my room up..Great video

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Glad it helped! Merry Christmas! 👍💯

[@robinhardison5817]

Pump kerosene is not what caused it to smoke. Your wick height is too high if it starts smoking. Unless it's old or been improperly cared for. The heater has no temp adjustment. It has one adjustment. The flame should be a quarter inch past the center plate of the burner. And you need to let it run out of fuel while it's burning every 3-4 tanks of kerosene.

[@Agnathon]

Great job, thanks! I did zero maintenance on my wick so after two years it was definitely ready. This video is far better than the instructions. I always used 1-K so it wasn't TOO horrible. Burns a lot better now, tho! :-) P.S., I really like the way you take care of your tools. Nice job!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thanks a lot for your kind words and I'm happy you found the video useful. I don't have a ton of money to spend on tools so I try as hard as possible to take care of what I have. Thanks for watching! 👍

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[@muzikmanernie]

I have the same one...hope you can help me with a question, my wick adjuster knob, it doesn't mater how much i turned it, the wick does not come up. it stays right where it was inserted. I made sure the wick was put right but still it does not come up. Any help on how to get it to come up?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Is it 'clicking' when you turn the knob?

[@chard3158]

Thanks for the video... Bought a used one for $20 that works great! I did buy my first gallon jug at HD for $9 but found a Speedway gas station near me that sells k1 at the pump for $3.199 which is, to me, very reasonable to use as a secondary heat source... I'll attempt to change the wick tomorrow after watching this video...

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thanks! Glad it helped and thanks for watching! 👍😊

[@nathantardio8856]

You just saved me a lot of money thank you sir!!!!!

[@da94bulls]

Thanks this was a great help we are freezing our butts off but I now have an idea how to get my animals and my wife and kid warm again. Pump kerosene is $3.99 a gallon here in GA the K1 is just too expensive $20 for 2.5 gallons versus $3.99 a gallon with the K1 additive of course smell lasts for the first 10 minutes or so no smoke just a little after shutting it down. Thanks again sir

[@GriffinBenchmark]

+No Nuckled Fist I heard you guys were going through a strange cold snap down there. I'm glad this helped in some way. I sure hate hearing about a family getting cold. You might call some of your commercial gas and oil companies in your area that actually service gas stations. I actually found pump k-1 for $4.50/gallon at a tanker truck gas and oil company locally after making this video and 1 year after I've been running this heater. Thanks so much for your comments and for watching this video. Stay warm!

[@da94bulls]

Griffin Benchmark no problem sir thanks for the heads up, so far $3.99 a gallon is the cheapest pump kerosene I've found in my area

[@mrgerman3333]

Can I use the heater in a camping tent?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I wouldn’t

[@markzanetti6228]

Kerosene from the local gas station pump cost $3.50 / gal here in central Vermont. Cost me between $0.55 and $.80 an hour to run my similar Dyno-Glo (model RMC-95-C2) kerosene heater. I also use one of those passive metal fans that sit on top on the heater and blow the hot air around a bit.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

That's a good price for kerosene. Here's the heat fan my buddy uses on his fireplace. I've never thought about using one for these kerosene heaters. Great idea! I wonder if they get hot enough? amzn.to/2OiuApy

[@ironhead37]

Have you ever replaced the wick, and it became tight afterwards? I just replaced mine, and turning the knob feels tight. When i hit the shut off, it doesn't go down. I have to hold the shut off and turn it all the way down. Any suggestions?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Yes, I would say that you have either the wrong wick replacement or it's bound up. Either way it's unsafe and needs replaced or looked at. You could either repeat the process to replace the wick or take that one out and get a new one making sure you match it up with the old one first.

[@evilwoodchuck]

Thanks for the video, helped a lot changing mine for the first time.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Glad if it helps you! They really are good little heaters. 👍

[@christopherfreeland9878]

I can’t keep the metal notches on the wick inside the slots when reassembling

[@garyr7027]

I run the wick on mine as low as it can go with that adjuster knob and it still works good. I'm pretty sure you can cook on these if you have the grill on it. No way you can hover over it without getting fried so yeah, cooking on could be an option if need be.

[@kathrynb4683]

What's the sq ft you are heating? What was your outside temp?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

You know, I'm not sure, it was a 2 car garage with half of it being uninsulated. The few times I've taken it in the house when power has gone out it heated the whole upstairs main areas with no problems which is about 1,000 sq ft. Can't remember outside temps but probably in the 20's. 👍

[@georgefry954]

is there a video on rep. the igniter

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I have not done one but it shouldn't be too difficult

[@darrellfeit7158]

You were correct. Mixing K1 with used turkey frying oil was a bad idea--worked great for 1 day--then the wick hardened black----live & learn :-(

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Honestly, that's part of the fun anyway... Experimenting and using different fuels is what necessitated this video. 😊👍 I'm curious, though, what did it smell like when it did work?

[@Tom-wq2mz]

K1 is intended for use. I own 2 like yours and a box style. Pump kerosene will cause the wick to burn faster because of the carbon build up I learned that the hard way myself. . It's a Wind guard not a backfire shield.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thanks for the clarification and for watching! 👍

[@Tom-wq2mz]

@@GriffinBenchmark I learned just like you did. Your video is really good on explaining. Thank you

[@markusayt]

One can source 1-K kerosene from a pump supplier. Farm co-ops and specialty fuel dealers will often have 1-k. It is usually half the price compared to Walmart jug kerosene. Yes, one could have water issues with bad tanks. Usually the best pump suppliers keep a fresh supply for construction and agriculture customers. Thanks for the video.

[@mikeyellen362]

Thank you for your video. Helped me out today. Have a good 2020 holiday

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! 👍💯

[@darrellfeit7158]

What prevents the lower wick compression wick stick out's from stopping the wick from raising.? Does those punch out grabers attach to the wick on the lower compression wick holder? The wick raises fine until I install the bottom compression round adaptor--those pop out lock the wick & prevent it from raising :-(

[@GriffinBenchmark]

If I understand your question, it sounds like you want to recheck those little metal dowels and make sure they're fitting through the lower wick ring ok. Make sure the wick glides up and down freely every step of the way as you're putting everything back together. I noticed those dowels could be a little tricky at times during the reinstall. Hope this helps! 👍

[@Agnathon]

Really enjoyed the video. I just got a Dyna Glo heater and was bummed that it didn't come with a wick already installed. (Really?!? ). Anyhow, I watched your video and I'm all set to go and rectify the situation. Nicely done. Very personable and fun to watch.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Agnathon I sincerely appreciate your kind words and your watching the video. This video actually did much better than I ever thought it would. I'm very happy it has seemingly helped so many. I'm also going to do an ignitor replacement and cleaning video at some point. Thanks again! 👍

[@gerardjones7881]

That should have gone back to the store.

[@crownpoint9]

Machine , Did you crank up the dial? Maybe the wick is hiding below.

[@richardkordic2838]

Very good vido

[@howieisboss]

Thanks for the video!! Helped tremendously!!

[@norobbery]

Sometimes the wick assembly can be damn tough to get loose after wing nuts are off. I had to pry mine off... it's a good idea to follow instruction for storage. Might even take the wick off and keep it stored separately.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I haven't had the same problem with mine yet but I've heard of others having issue with removal.

[@357bullfrog2]

I did the same thing to my wick but I figure 4.00 a gal kerosene vs 269 diesel it works out. The wick at Lowe's is 9.99 so it's a tough decision ain't it. I only got one month out of my first wick

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Yeah, I only use mine when I'm in the garage or for emergency power outages. Probably switch to a pellet stove at some point.

[@billymann5325]

After you have replaced the wick, how long would you let that sit and absorb the kerosene before lighting up the new wick?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Great question! 45 minutes to an hour for full absorption. I'm surprised I may not have covered that in this video! I thought I did? It's been a while, I may have to rewatch it. 😂😊

[@chuckvant1330]

You forgot to mention when installing wick in the last step. You need to extend the wick and hold it there as you put it in the unit. Thats so it can move up after being installed.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I'm not entirely sure what you mean but I'm sure it's great clarification though! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@SticksNkicks]

Exactly, if the wick is not in the up position it will NOT move upward

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Sorry about that...

[@ogearbox6132]

Correct on the wick position. I used some masking tape over the tipping balance so when I positioned the wick upward it stayed there while I fiddled with it.🙂 A long time ago I worked on some very ah um special helicopters, we always used detailed manuals to make sure it went together correctly. Your vid is the best so far detailed just right, well spoken, with great camera angles. After working on mine prior to viewing this I saw my flame spreader was incorrectly installed. Mama mia no wonder, thx for a great vid.

[@williammorris3303]

I’m glad I am reading this now, I assembled mine and it wouldn’t raise, I took apart, all pins wer in so I assembled in raised position and it worked. I didn’t know what that was about

[@sigvar6795]

These oils #1, #2, and #4, are different refinements of the same oil. #1 is Kerosene #2 which is Diesel fuel and heating oil for the home furnace is made by mixing #1 and #4. #4 is almost like tar. I work at Lowes and I sell the heaters and that gallon jug of kerosene also a 5 gallon black metal can of the same. I run one of those heaters in my garage and I buy K1 from the pump at the local station. The stuff in the jug that you buy at the big box stores might be filtered but that is about it. My heater runs continuously day and night till its performance drops due to carbon build up which takes about 3 days at which point I stop filling it and let it run dry so I can clean the wick. When clean the heater will consume 5 gallons in about 4 days at moderate temps of 32 to 20 deg F. I could not afford to use the expensive stuff in the jugs at the rate I burn it. All Kerosene is K1 just for informational purposes. Just as common diesel and heating oil are #2 oil. Heating oil is usually dyed and un-taxed and for that reason illegal to use in on-road vehicles. My local station has a pump for each. Thanks for another great video!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thanks for all the great info and for watching! 👍💯

[@billw.1567]

I like. Good job!

[@TheCheezy66]

Thank you for the informative video. I really appreciate it!

[@roderickberry2508]

The knob will tut when the assembly is free and the wick will raise and the shut off will lower it. It only has problems when l place the assembly back in position and line up with the bolts were the wing nuts go

[@GriffinBenchmark]

And it was working ok before you started the whole process? Sounds like something is binding? It didn't get bent at any point while it was off did it?

[@kelvinbrooks9588]

Nice job. Video very well done. I wasn't as successful putting mine back together. (I have 2 of them) But I could follow along pretty good with you. Again, nice work. Thanks!!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

You bet! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@marcushennings9513]

I have not tested the diesel but did the people who says not to use diesel use the diesel kleen additive?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I tried diesel with the Kleen additive first. Paraffin immediately begin to build up on the wick and the flame began dying over time even after attempting dry burns to clean it. I then tried adding alcohol... no affect but the wick was already trashed. The only way to make diesel work, so I hear, is to use a 100% cotton wick. This is even a little controversial as well however. Here's a great write up on the whole issue and, I believe, a good place to potentially buy 100% cotton wicks. www.milesstair.com/Diesel_cotton_wicks.html

[@marcushennings9513]

@@GriffinBenchmark thank you.

[@jarrodmcmillian1747]

Whats the purpose of the “Wick Compression Ring”? Everytime i reassemble my wick, it causes the wick riser to seize up…but without it, works perfectly…

[@deadcat3602]

Thank you Mr Griffin ! Awesome video

[@GriffinBenchmark]

👍 Thank you for watching! 💯👊

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Nice job. After I light mine, let it burn about 5-10 minutes, I adjust the wick adjuster know, usually I turn it all the way on low, or close to it. This get's the flame at the correct height, and conserves kerosene. At my local gas station, k-1 kerosene is $5 per gallon no, December 2022. Thanks!

[@dixiedog1179]

My oil distributor has K1 at the pump, like a$1 more than #1 diesel.

[@gerardjones7881]

The reason k1 in retail cans is priced high is it's classed as camping fuel, not heater fuel. K1 with red dye is ok, it just indicates whether road tax is paid.

[@gregbenwell6173]

Actually Red Dye is BAD!! The dye (itself) forms crystals on the wick and causes the wick to burn unevenly!! I avoid dye K-1 at all costs!! And if you use ONLY CLEAR (non dyed) K-1 you will NEVER have to replace your wick for at least FIVE TO SIX YEARS, and I am talking from my own experience here!! There are gas stations that sell K-1 fuel oil and most are marked if it is dyed or not!!!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I use K-1 from a local fuel station and it's not red dyed. I've never ran red dyed fuel through mine yet. Thanks for the info! 👍

[@Griff33]

How do you know you need a new wick? Thanks for you time.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

+milkcrate919 The flame will start burning lower and/or will start to also burn unevenly.

[@Griff33]

Griffin Benchmark. Holy cow thanks for the quick response, awesome man. That’s exactly what is wrong with mine. Time to replace wick.

[@Griff33]

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[@GriffinBenchmark]

milkcrate919 Anytime! As long as KZbin notifies me, I try and respond as quick as I can! 👍😊 Thanks for the sub!

[@jeffflowers5489]

Right when I stopped using the heater last winter the wick needed replacing and the wick adjustment knob was messed up. I have the ivory colored heater and I put a mark on the knob so when it was off the mark was at 12 O'clock. Well, now the mark is at around 5 O'clock when it's off and I can't turn it enough to get the wick to the top. It seems like the knob's gear slipped on the pinion. No matter what I type in Google to find an answer I only get "how to change wick" I'm getting very frustrated.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

If I were you, I'd look on Facebook marketplace for a new/used one and simply replace the whole assembly. You can find them all the time on Craigslist and Facebook market place for $20 in my area. I love them! Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffflowers5489]

@@GriffinBenchmark thank you. If you come across such a listing please reply with a link. Thanks again. One tip for the heater is to use a fan to bring the heat from the ceiling to the rest of the room. I found that the temperature at the ceiling can get around 15 degrees warmer than the floor.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

@@jeffflowers5489 facebook.com/marketplace/item/1170218913183645/

[@GriffinBenchmark]

@@jeffflowers5489 Just did a quick search in my area and this one popped up... There was one on there for $20 a while back. My son found one in the garbage for free this summer...

[@jeffflowers5489]

@@GriffinBenchmark thanks. I know that if I just remove the small silver "screw" on the knob's shaft I can bypass the spring and the limitations of it's height but that would also disable the heater's safety features.

[@sting1111]

A very well-done video!

[@lampshadesoapmaker678]

Modern diesel fuel is Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. It's cleaner than it has been in human history

[@garyshanks1330]

great video needed this!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Glad it helped! Thanks!

[@caroldru2]

Great video!!! Thanks!!!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thank you for watching.

[@tonybornfleth9700]

I use the clear k-1 out the pump. 4 bucks gal.same as the expensive clear k-1 jug at wal-mart. For 15 bucks or some crap.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Yeah, I finally found it on the pump here too. It's around $4/gal. I need to go fill up my reserves to prep for winter power outages.

[@shannongaming4514]

Why they have to make it so tall

[@TayTay33]

I did this with no issue, but the shut off is no longer working correctly. I shut it off and have to manually lower the wick. Any ideas as to what the issue could be?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

+Tomato Pudding Sounds like you're having a binding issue in the wick sleeve, or that metal ring that goes around the wick before you insert it back into the main housing. Here's a link to the manual in my drive account. Refer to page 10 of this manual and retry the wick instillation steps until it moves freely. Mine bound a little as well... drive.google.com/file/d/1z4LWJ0FKVBCeu9AYEPdHD0Ks-BBliDuR/view?usp=drivesdk

[@TayTay33]

Griffin Benchmark Thank you very much.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

+Tomato Pudding 👍

[@roderickberry2508]

Once I put my assembly back on the knob won’t turn

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Uh oh... Might have to tear it back apart and see if something is binding up? Check to make sure the wick moves freely and that it is fully engaged with the teeth. Sorry your having issues... 👎

[@jamescorless8357]

Good vid !

[@patriciataylor9508]

What happens when you get the wick on and the knob won't raise the wick

[@GriffinBenchmark]

It's probably out of the grooves. You'll have to tear it apart again and try again most likely. Keep working with it. You'll get it. 👍

[@2broketim479]

the man's right! don't use diesel!!! it clogs the wick..

[@odintradez4]

only problem is, on my model the ring doesnt come out and you have to put it all back together with the wick adjusted all the way up without tripping the safety switch...a pain

[@GriffinBenchmark]

That doesn't sound fun at all.

[@gordoncorey8023]

Thank you 🙂

[@GriffinBenchmark]

More than welcome! Hope it helped! 👍🔥

[@bruceaugustine6486]

I am very surprized you didn't clean it while it was apart, and i also noticed that the wire safty fence was not on the heater also. Just a sugestion, when reinstalling the wing nuts put one on then the one across from it to keep things straight then the other two in the same manor.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

+Bruce Augustine Thanks for the advise Bruce. I actually did use the star pattern for final tightening of the wing nuts after they were all snug but edited a lot of that stuff out. The unit didn't look that dirty to me so I didn't feel cleaning was a necessity. The ignitor needs replaced now so perhaps an ignitor replacement and cleaning video is in order now. 😊👍 Thanks for watching!

[@smooothjasminka]

Thank you so much.

[@fruithauler]

Thank you sir great job

[@rickhelbig630]

I never had any problems with it plus I used 1 bottle of 90% alcohol the last time 2 bottles this time.

[@EdFilips]

Hi Maurice, what was the ratio of alcohol to diesel you used? Thanks. Also did you use a fibreglass wick?

[@roderickberry2508]

If I leave off the inner compression ring and put it back in position the knob will turn. With the inner ring it wont

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Yeah, something is binding up. Without being there it's hard to say... You'll probably just have to tear it apart and mess with it untill you figure it out. Sounds like it may have something to do with a bent part or maybe the wick isn't seated right somehow?

[@BEHEMONAUT]

Not to tear you down, but I have a lot of experience trying to replace these things on these specific heaters, and I can't get it right no matter how hard I try, and all we use in the heater is kerosene. I look at how many of these things are on the shelves, and I cant help but think its intentional. Hell, you can't even comment on the "official" replacement video, probably because there's more than a few people just like me. I understand why creators turn off comments. I dont think a kerosene wick heater replacement video is going to draw a flood of unmanageable racist rhetoric and offensive language, but the excuse works well for dynaglo. I hope for all your sakes, I just somehow missed something important during the 20 or so times I have failed to properly replace the wick on one of these.

[@guitaristwagner]

Has anyone had any issues with the flame burning high and releasing soot? I seem to have done all these steps correctly but cant get a clean, even burn

[@GriffinBenchmark]

If you can't get that flame down to a half inch and burning cleanly, don't use it till you figure it out. I've never heard of this issue with this model before. I wonder if it's your wick?

[@gilb5710]

At 6:22, Simple as that! Right

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Yup! 👍

[@traybeaty9400]

I replaced the wick the flame is burning way too low

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Hmm, that's strange? We're you sure to match the model number to the wick? I haven't heard that one before. You might also make sure your fuel was free of moisture by adding a little isopropyl alcohol?

[@BKLevi]

thank You

[@GriffinBenchmark]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@HissingThoughts]

What is your wedding ring made from?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Hissing Thoughts Tungsten Carbide. It's a great window breaker! Just ask me, I know. I was out one night in the brand new car and tapped the driver's side window on accident and chipped the top right off! Needless to say, my wife was not happy... 😆😂

[@chepnut]

awesome walk though!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thank you and thanks for watching! I love my kerosene heater! 😊💯

[@bruceaugustine6486]

Tractor supply carries the K1 in 5 gallon cans for $39.99

[@GriffinBenchmark]

+Bruce Augustine I don't have a Tractor Supply Co. In my area... Our farm and ranch store is called CAL Ranch. Their K-1 is $45 for 5 gal. I just found it for $22 fir 5 gal on the pump local so I'm very excited about that!

[@bruceaugustine6486]

EVEN better

[@ColtsFan-nf7rw]

Griffin Benchmark in not for sure where you are from and I haven't seen the video yet but will use it when I get home .. I was just reading the comments and seen I guys talking about this .. now I didn't know much about K-1 for my garage heater until I got one .. but I spent endless $ on the clear jugs from ace hardware just to find it at every Speedway gas station in my city for 3.69 a gal ..

[@GriffinBenchmark]

KERED SNILLOC Yes, it pays to look around for pump kerosene.

[@GundamZero5]

I get 5gal for lsee tha at the pump 18 or 19 for 5 gallon

[@7846NEWCO]

Great useful video, can do without nervous chatter ...lol

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Thanks man! I know, I actually hate doing videos... I'm a boomer! 😬 Thanks for watching though and I'm glad it helped if it did. 👍💯

[@TheSoball358]

@6:18 you don't have to replace that wic. it's in perfect condition. you just need to run 1 type of fuel through for a while.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Well, I appreciate you watching and I appreciate your advice. I do, however, disagree with your statement. 1. I did replace the wick. (see video) 2. Once wick was replaced, the kerosene heater ran perfectly. - better than new actually - Before replacing the wick, the heater would barely stay lit, it was oderus and generally ran poorly overall. Bottom line, this is something I wanted to do, it was a skill I wanted to learn, and now I can start fresh with a new wick that hasn't been experimented on with different fuel types. As a side note, this video has made me more money then my son paid for it when he gifted it to me for Christmas plus the cost of the new wick I put in it here. 😊👍

[@TheSoball358]

@@GriffinBenchmark Here my real question. Can these work with thermoelectric generators?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

@@TheSoball358 I'm guessing they'd work great. They put off enough heat you could cook on them with a frying pan.

[@TheSoball358]

on the subject of diesel fuel. I'm very interested. I've seen other videos where it's indicated that 90% rubbing alcohol is mixed 1pint per 5gallons. did you try this method?

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I did and the results were very unfavorable with these new wicks. This is one of the reasons I was changing the wick here in the first place The only time I've heard of alternative fuels working was with 100% cotton wicks. There are places you can order them online...

[@micah-hooka7275]

Wish my ugly “off-white” one was old style black like yours. Then it wouldn’t show any soot stains. I always carry mine outside to extinguish it. That’s the one bad thing about a Kero-Sun style heater...they can stink and soot up the white paint on the house ceilings. I also take mine outside to light it too. I notice a few puffs of sooty smoke coming off the top at the initial lighting process. Oh...and wow!!! You should really google a pump K-1 station. If it’s far away from you, you should invest in a 55 gallon drum and at least try to fill it up with what you can afford. I’m in the northern Maryland area and I used to have a station literally a 1/4 mile down our rural back road at the small deli/market. Well, the owner’s tanks expired that are in the ground and he can’t see the benefit of having it dug up and renewed. I see his point. So now I have to drive 7 miles to town to get K-1 at a gas station. It’s a separate gas pump style at $3.49 going as high as $4.00 per gallon. I’ve seen those pre - packaged gallons of k-1 at Lowe’s and Home Depot and you’re right. It’s over $8.00 a gallon of that type. Not even worth trying to heat any area with those costs. The only thing it would be good for at my place at those costs would be for power outages in the winter and no wood for my fire place. Again, research your area and the next time you’re out if it’s far, make sure to get that drum and fill it up. If it’s in your pickup truck, make sure to use good tie down ratchet straps. You want it snug in case you have to swerve or brake hard. Thanks for the video! My heater won’t stay lit now do to needing a wick replacement. I think I can handle the job. I wish I could find the extra that came with the box when my heater was new. But that was ten years ago. I’ve since moved and it most likely got tossed . Here it is unpredictable March and they are calling for 10 degree weather with wind the next few days and my K-1 heater stopped burning. Gonna have to get that wick replaced or my furnace will be on 24/7 just to keep it a snug 68 in here. Thanks for the great info!

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Yeah, I found kerosene at the pump in my town finally. It took a lot of searching! Average price right now is probably $4/gallon. It's really unbelievable what a difference running one of these can make to offset our energy costs each month. I also love that they require no power to fully operate! It's to bad your little deli quit selling it... I do like the black color as well. I'll tell you what, I'd love to get an old antique one with a glass globe! Love those oldies! 😊👍 Thanks for watching and your kind words! Stay warm! 😊

[@robinhardison5817]

1/2 inch flame height is too high and will consume kerosene faster than needed. Manufacturer states 1/4 inch is the recommended flame height.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Did I say 1/2 inch?

[@tashie6288]

Darn. I just bought one of these and just assumed a wick was with it and installed.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

This is the second time I've heard of one of them coming without a wick? I'm guessing it must have been a mistake though? I would return it or at least go back to the store where you bought it - or send an email if it was an online retailer - and ask about it... It should have come with a wick.

[@stacks6165]

Momentous 😂😂

[@scottgurtel4855]

Everything works fine until I add the lower compression ring and then it’s too tight for the wick to taise and lower.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Check to make sure it's the proper wick for the unit. I would completely take it apart and redo it just to make sure nothing was bound up. If it still doesn't work you might try buying another wick all together? I have heard that some of them fit differently. Thanks for watching!

[@scottgurtel4855]

@@GriffinBenchmark I might just have to buy another wick then. I know I bought the right part number because I have two of the heaters and was changing the wick in both and the other one worked just fine. It just seems to be too tight to raise and lower properly once the lower ring is reinstalled on the one. Kinda sucks seeing that the wicks cost $10 each, but hey, I only paid $10 for both heaters at a garage sale so if only one works I'm still way ahead. :) Thanks for the reply.

[@king49334]

Red eye kerosene run 4 buck a gallon

[@devinmiddlemiss8170]

We pay $17 a gallon here in NY for that 1k 😂

[@wmtomlinso]

I didn't install the "safety fence" on my heater either. There are no children, pets, drunks, nor old people around my house, so I didn't see any need for it. Its very ugly....

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Absolutely agree! Takes away from the ambiance! 👍

[@jasonpavlak2055]

Lol @ drunks

[@wHaTsThIsThInGdO]

One shot pro

[@togracing]

Jet fuel works no issues

[@GriffinBenchmark]

I would think that would make for expensive heating perhaps? 😊

[@johndarmiento]

glad your video doesn't have that stupid computer music like some others

[@crownpoint9]

I pay $3.50 for it at a gas station, special pump. Why do you have to pay so much? Where are you? I use it as the main source in my kitchen/dining with the doors to other rooms closed. I keep it 3-feet from anything flammable.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

It's different all over the country. I found it at one gas station in my city. It's currently around $3.74/gallon. At first, I couldn't find it anywhere. I live in SE Idaho.

[@LisaDianeRN]

If you have to use that heater for your main source of home heat... there is no way you could afford the 1-K, unless you're a millionaire... and if you were, you wouldn't be using a kerosene heater... LOL

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Honestly, Lisa, you're right. Kerosene is very expensive... about $8.50 per gallon where I'm at. I would never attempt to heat my home with it. That being said, however, it makes a great garage heater for the few hours I spend in my garage each day. Also, it's a great alternative standby for house heat should the power go down for several hours or even days. Kerosene shelf life is great and if one were to store 50 gallons or so it would be great for emergency situations. Lastly, if I were a millionaire, I would have my own homestead really quick somewhere quiet with lots of timbered land and I would heat with wood and probably be a lot healthier to boot!! :) Than's for watching and God bless! :)

[@GriffinBenchmark]

One other thing I would add here... I did find pump kerosene for $3.00 per gallon - same as diesel - but it's 2-k kerosene. Not sure if that would make a difference or not? Perhaps I'll try it sometime in the future? :) Thanks again!

[@LisaDianeRN]

If you had been using your heater with no problems (considering I have only used it one season now), and it's worked fine... what would be the first thing you'd check if you were unable to get the wick to light? I had been using it just a few hours ago. I noticed at that point, that it didn't light evenly.. The whole wick didn't seem to want to light, but I finally got it lit, and now, none of it will light... Got any suggestions? I'm cold :(

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Have you tried dry burning it? - Burning it until the kero is gone and letting it just burn itself out? If so, it may have a build up of paraffin. If you'll notice, my wick looks completely black at the beginning of my video here... I tried to trim it and scrape it off but it's easier just to buy a new wick and replace it.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

They say to let it dry burn after every other tank in the instructions to burn off all the carbon and paraffin deposits. The problem most people have with doing that is that it takes an hour to re-soak the wick to get it to burn again after it goes out.

[@trent3872]

3 eights of an inch