Japanese Paraffin Fan Heater Quirky Modern Tech in my Home

[@samuelfellows6923]

So a fan assisted burner is what it really is ~ can only see the flame from the spy-hole on the front

[@frankyparker6004]

Good one

[@TheCheesenChips]

Bought one of these heaters second hand, puts out tons of heat but does have a paraffin smell while it's running. Do they usually have a bit of a smell while running. I use C1 paraffin by the way.

[@hifi-lofi]

The older models definitely emit dodgy fumes, especially on start up and shut down. The newer models; I have three now in different parts of the house; have no detectable smell of paraffin while running but they have a brief burst of unpleasant fumes on start up and shut down, which I can put up with and for those who can’t, opening a window briefly or an extractor fan will adequately deal with that. Another noticeable point is that the newer models are more fuel efficient, which these days is most welcome. My oldest model is 4 years old, another is 3 years old and my newest is a year old. They’re all a massive improvement over the previous generations I’ve owned. Regarding paraffin, I didn’t know there were different types. I get mine from local gas stations and it isn’t named, being simply called by the Japanese word for paraffin.

[@TheCheesenChips]

@@hifi-lofi Thanks for the reply, I am using just the one heater as it's cheaper than switching on the gas central heating. Gas(Natural gas) is now costing three times as much in the UK due to the Ukrainian situation.

[@randomnamehererandoname1727]

I am considering buyone one of these units, but I live in the US. What would you recommend for a conversion plug to be able to use this?

[@hifi-lofi]

Firstly, the manufacturer states in the accompanying documents that the product shouldn’t be used outside Japan but they often say such things to cover themselves legally. That also means the warranty won’t be valid outside Japan. As I understand it, most electrical appliances from Japan can be used in the US without any kind of conversion plug. However, I would recommend finding someone who’s actually imported and used such an appliance to see how they did it. As it burns paraffin (kerosene), it doesn’t use much electricity (less than 100W) and what electric power it does draw, varies according to the fan speed, which in turn depends on the temperature setting. Because Japan is 100V and the US is 110V, I’d plug it straight in but I’m just telling you what I’d do without giving advice as I’m not technically qualified. I’ve noticed lots of electrical products in Japan that aren’t officially multi-voltage state on them 90~110V and I also know that the mains electricity supply fluctuates in every country, that is to say it isn’t a constant voltage of 100V in Japan or 110V in the US, etc. If you do try it, let us know what happens.

[@randomnamehererandoname1727]

@@hifi-lofi Hey there, thanks for the reply! I talked to a few people as well. Going to buy a stepdown converter made for Japan to US conversions. Will handle up to 2000w. Cost about $100 on amazon.

[@Wings_of_foam]

@@hifi-lofi I just bought a Zibro lc-140. 4 years warranty. I live in the EU (Denmark).

[@tiggywinkle1000]

@@randomnamehererandoname1727 It only uses about 30W max; prob. 200W when warming up.

[@frankyparker6004]

Watt bike do you ride ..

[@preotulcumuschi]

Hi can you tell me please, what tipe of transformer are you using? I got one from Japan but I live in UK, the electric is 230v in UK, and the stove is 110v. What transformer are you use please

[@dusty38uk]

You can purchase them here

[@mmlentertainment]

How much electricity does it use? Also can it run without electricity

[@dusty38uk]

Just enough for the fan

[@BillSikes.]

Can you advise what 20000 yen is in GBP please

[@frankyparker6004]

Watt cost of them now

[@ParveenKumar-ro7cr]

What is E -6

[@bertoldriesenteil1430]

It is quite loud.

[@andrewclarke3622]

Im from the US. We say kerosene. Parafin is used in reference to candles. Parafin wax.

[@ianfossett4482]

Not sure an alarm at 2-3 hours would save you from carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s unvented and will be producing carbon monoxide it think a carbon monoxide alarm/monitor would be advised. Potentially lethal device

[@samuelfellows6923]

🤨 ~ we could see from the ‘lit’ spy hole that it has a blue flame; those are safe and produce only carbon dioxide and water, I assume the ‘regular’ alarms are to remind to ventilate the room