Dyna Glo 10000BTU Radiant Kerosene Heater Review

[@ellobo1326]

This exact heater probably saved myself and my family’s life in 1993. Get one, keep it maintained and keep 10 gallons of K1 kerosene on hand. Regardless of the price per gallon, the fuel will be worth its weight in gold when your power is off for 7-10 days and it goes down to 15 degrees overnight.

[@knurlgnar24]

I agree completely. Store it away and forget about it. It will still work perfectly decades from now and is extremely valuable and inexpensive insurance. It amazes me that people think nothing of spending $2000 every year to insure their home but won't spend $150 over the course of 20 years on a backup heat source. This is assuming you live somewhere that gets truly cold of course - I wouldn't expect Floridians to purchase one of these except to guarantee comfort.

[@MarilynRowleyGinnett]

Several winters ago my husband and I bought this exact Dyna Glo 1000BTU Radiant Kerosene Heater. We bought it for a back up if the heater ever went out. We bought it at Home Depot. When we were buying it a lady came by with a flat loader shopping cart. She wanted to buy all the gallons of the white, less odor she could buy. She said that she lives up in the mountains and three years ago, they had a power outage that lasted three weeks. She bought this and placed it on the main floor. She had a split entry house about 4,000 sq feet on both the upstairs and the downstairs. She placed it next to the railing so the heat could go downstairs as well as the main floor where she kept it. She said that used it for the entire month, and the total cost to heat her entire home was only $60.00. Heating her home during the winter with electric heat usually cost them $300.00 a month. She couldn't believe how warm and comfortable they were using just this heater. My husband and I immediately choose this same heater and 30 gallons of clean kerosene. We took it home and tried it out. I never went back to heating my home with our natural gas furnace. My husband grew up in Montana and the used kerosene to light their home, and also heat their home. There never was any physical damage to anyone in the family. I gave the one to my daughter, and have one, along with the gallons of fuel for the year into our emergency supply things. This is also useful to heat a large tent if you happen to be living in a tent, whether it is camping or an emergency situation. This particular heater is the very best I have ever seen. I highly recommend it. I have included several cement flat stones to sit it on in our nylon tent. I highly recommend it. We live on the coast in NW Washington on Fidalgo Island. It gets cold and windy during the winter. I heat the house up and then turn it off..... Later in the afternoon I usually turn it on again to heat up the house to keep it warm during the night. I turn it off when we go to bed. I highly recommend this.

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

Marilyn Rowley wow a whole encyclopedia all you had to do was say a woman I met at Home Depot said she lives in the mountains and this heater worked wonders that's it LOL

[@tribulationprepper787]

Marilyn, Not trying to be rude but is your comment supposed to be a joke or are you assuming that everyone here is stupid? First, a 10,000 BTU heater will not heat a 4,000 square foot house. Secondly, at about $12 per gallon at Lowe's, running just one of these heaters for a month would cost this woman over $600.00. These heaters are rated for 500 square feet and she would need eight of them to heat her supposed 4,000 square foot home. If she ran them day and night, she would be paying Home depot around $3500 bucks for a 30 day supply of kerosene. DO THE MATH AND STOP disappointing me in the uselessness of mankind. You probably voted for Hitler Clinton.

[@familiarshadow1]

@@tribulationprepper787 Do you buy natural gas at home depot too in your comparison? Kerosene is about 1/4 that price if you buy it from an actual heating distributor. Also the conversion of square ft to btu depends on the insulation in the house and the temperature difference between inside and outside. None of which they provided. There's nothing wrong with not knowing this stuff. We're all born ignorant., but you should really do some basic research before you start raging at people. Try to treat people with respect. Even if they are wrong. Show the better nature of mankind and we can all learn from each other.

[@tribulationprepper787]

@@familiarshadow1 Sorry for whatever it was that I said. I can be irritating. I have one BBQ size propane tank. Several years ago I invested in an empty, clean 275 gallon IBC tote and had a fuels distributor, like you mentioned, come fill it. (half the Lowe's price per gallon) Now... several years later, I have left over about 190 gallons of yellowish colored kero which clogs the filters of my kero heaters with one use. Last winter, I invested about $100 in a Voronado brand electric, thermostat controlled, forced air room heater. I kept my house thermostat low for the Winter season and saved the cost of the new room heater the very first month. I still have that $1,000 worth of kero in my garage, stinking the place up. I guess I will just have to give it away on Craigslist just to get rid of it. Should work just fine for non wicking appliances or for diesel trucks. ANYTHING ELSE?

[@familiarshadow1]

@@tribulationprepper787 sorry to hear that. 190 gallons is a lot of fuel. Usually if you're getting clogs it means that you have bad fuel, dirty tank, or it was contaminated with water somehow. You could ask a bulk fuel dealer if they can 'polish' your fuel for you (assuming there's nothing wrong with the tank). I probably wouldn't go back to whoever sold you the bad fuel in the first place if it's not a tank problem. You can also try running it through a diesel fuel filter before it hits your heaters and see if you have better luck with that. If it's too much trouble and you've found a better way to heat, you can go that route too. It's not for everyone and there are lots of options. Best of luck to you!

[@SuperSaltydog77]

I have personally used this heater for 5-6 years and I have been very happy with the quality. Good efficiency.I would recommend this to anyone looking for a supplemental heat source.

[@mitchellkauffman9003]

Since he skipped it, I will add that the siphon pump supplied with the kit works quite well. Close the vent on the top of the vent. Place the stiff side of the siphon into the kerosene supply, and place the flexible tube into the heater fuel tank. Pump the bulb to get the siphon starte. When the fuel reaches the level you want, open the vent and the siphone will empty itself. It works mush better than the funnel with no spill, as long as you dont let it overfill. One other thing...the igniter works well, but it takes a little time to work. Dont put it into the side of the wick, Put it on the TOP of the wick. I have been running mine for a while now, and I no longer smell it when it runs. I suggest that you run the first tank outside or in the garage so that the smell of the manufacturing oils burns off. After that, you cannot smell it anymore until you turn it off. As far as fuel, there is an internal tank, and there is a supply tank. The supply tank fills the internal tank. So you can first fill the internal tank, and then re-fill the supply tank for maximum fuel volume. You can buy fuel at Tractor supply stores, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes at about 10.00 per gallon. But you can buy a 5-gallon blue gas can (Blue for kerosene) and buy your kerosene in bulk from a gas pump at Sheetz Gas Stations. They generally have a kerosene pump next to the store door. That runs about $4.00 per gallon. If you want to inspect your fuel for water, pour a small amount of kerosene into a Mason jar and swirl it around. If there is water in the fuel, it will look like obvious, because oil and water do not mix. To learn how water looks, you can add a teaspoon of water to the mason jar (NOT THE GAS CAN) in order to educate yourself on how to spot water in the fuel.

[@marigold973]

Older video yet timely 👌. Searched for video aids, and this is the exact breakdown I need, along with my owner manual. Poor auto ignition, but I also set aside matches. My entire heating system just went, and I am now toasty again. Thank you!

[@joshpodejko7305]

This unit works very well kzbin.infoUgkxl2o1MQU4aMgmFk_cMqer4nH2ptpDEM6h Considering the price I paid for this, I didn't have high expectations, but now after using it, I consider this is a well designed heater. Do be aware that doing the dry burn on the wick as recommended (or at least every two tanks) is absolutely necessary to avoid an unclean burn, fortunately it's easy enough to do. I'm burning dyed K1 kerosene and do a dry burn every two tanks and this is working great. This unit will heat a little over the 500 square feet that it is rated for depending on the temperature. On days it isn't bitter cold this heater will do a fair amount more. This makes an excellent emergency heat source, and also in my situation, it is a little more efficient than the electric heat in the teen temps and below.

[@normlor8109]

a very good video, I borrowed my friend's during our "Ice Storm" in 1998 and it was the exact model you have. it worked so well that I used it in our tent which covered our driveway and in -15 I could wash my car outside in short sleeves. I did start it each time with those batteries and they worked every time. during that time I lent it to my bro and while using this in his home the fire Marshall told him it was too dangerous indoors which I though was garbage for this to be used only outdoors. I will be buying another one and due to this video am glad I can use it as my area often loses power during the -20 winters here in Montreal thanks. NL

[@gibblespascack1418]

On the morning of the ice storm in 98, I drove from my home in Rouses point to Burlington looking at every Kmart along the way. I found one and purchased the 23K btu model and a kerosene can. Filled up the 5 gal can on the way home. ON the way back I stopped at my neighbors house and he asked if he could buy some kero from me. I said no but you can have half. Sometimes you have to help the neighbors. I have never seen and event like Ice Storm 98.

[@AViewThroughLensLens]

We bought one of these about 15 years ago. It's still working just as it did the day we bought it. We use it every winter, all winter long. We've actually never had to replace the wick in all that time.

[@ColorsFlight]

How much kerosene do you need for one month?

[@michaeldhondt368]

Same here same wick for 10 years and I use mine all winter

[@michaeldhondt368]

@@ColorsFlight I use about 20-30 gallons a month it's around $3 per gallon so $60-90 a month

[@anthony2558]

To light with the electronic igniter: Lower the wick all the way down, push and hold the igniter button, now while holding the igniter button raise the wick with the knob. It should light.

[@carolj2013]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I have just received one of these to use in my drafty, poorly insulated, 1,000 sq. ft. rental cottage built in 1950 that is all electric. The main heat source is a window unit heat pump in the back bedroom - which made that room suffocating but did not heat the rest of the house at all. I supplemented with space heaters in the bathroom, living room and kitchen and ended up with 3-4 months of electric bills of $200 - $300 - and the house never got above 52F on any one day! I am hoping this will be a more economical alternative this winter - which is projected to be almost as bad as it was last winter here in Atlanta.

[@knurlgnar24]

Unfortunately kerosene is not a very economical heat source and electric heaters are more economical for most of the USA. They do produce a good amount of supplemental heat however, and are a good backup in those cases where the electricity may not be adequate or reliable. A rule of thumb is if you pay $0.10 per kwh for electricity then it's equivalent to about $3.80 kerosene in terms of heat.

[@whimpey109]

Never thought life could be all about keeping the house warm!:) as in Holland you just turn up a gasheater and let the thermostat do his job! Now I shuffle heaps of firewood with a wheelbarrel and charge the woodstove all day and night with logs! It keeps me busy and my wife and son comfortably earm!

[@norakat]

It's normal for the wick to have a narrow adjustment. Mine (similar looking unit but different brand) also has a flame coming out on top when it is adjusted at the lowest setting. As long as high setting gets a yellow flame and low setting gets about a half inch flame, you have the entire range.

[@normlor8109]

great video I watched this several years ago and still like it but my friend bought a "Kerosun Radiant 140" in the mid 90's and I lent it to my bro. for our Ice Storm in Quebec in '98. the problem was the Firefighters said it was toxic and not to use it in the house. as you said with yours it only has a limited range for the wick but this unit seems to have an override so you can adjust it to any flame until it shuts off. one other thing I noticed is that I tested it out after it sitting for 20 years and filled the reservoir but emptied the tank and noticed the reservoir holds 2 hours alone so if you filled the reservoir then filled the tank to capacity it would last 14 hours straight not only 12!!

[@knurlgnar24]

When the power is out for a day and the temperature drops toward freezing inside this heater would look awful damn good to anyone in that situation.

[@biaggiwins]

to lower the flame from full on to past the stopping point, just push the reset button while holding the knob, adjust, then release rest button. it will stay there.

[@UhBuddy1976]

I used to have this exact model several years ago. it worked fine and the electric ignition worked fine but it always had an odor to it whether I used clear or red kerosene. the big round 23000 BTU Dyna-Glo or any other 23000 BTU round heater is better at not smelling although it uses more fuel but it will definitely heat a larger home.

[@davewaters9203]

I was brought up with kerosene heaters . They,re safe as long as u follow the instructions. And use your head..I'm 80yrs old and still going ..

[@kevinparker7953]

What a great video. I bought one of these heaters because of your vid. Let me tell you about it. After the big flood in Calgary last summer I couldn't find a place to rent so I bought a 33' fifthwheel trailer to live in. It has 2 propane furnaces and a 5200 btu propane catylitic heater. I thought I was set for whatever winter could throw at me, but when the temp dropped to -31 in a zero visibility blizzard I found out that propane doesn't flow that well when I needed it the most and my furnaces wouldn't ignite. So I bought one of these heaters at Canadian tire (brand name Kero World, but identical to your Dyna Glo, for $260). I experienced the same problems you had, but thanks to your vid I found that if I light it with only 12 clicks up instead of all the way up on the wick, the flame will be almost perfect and I am able to adjust it just right within the limited amount of movement on the control knob. I was delighted to find that I was able to run the heater for 17 hours and still have some fuel (about 1/8) left in the tank. I started with one roof vent open for ventilation but after a couple hours the temp climbed to 95f and I had to open another one to let some heat escape. One thing I really like about this heater is that the heat output is very directional, so I have several options on where to put it as opposed to a heater that has 360 degree output that would have to be placed in the middle of the limited amount of floorspace I have available. I have the trailer in a wide open field on the prairie with no skirting or other protection from the wind and cold, and this heater keeps the place warm and toasty, all by itself, in the worst Canadian winter conditions. The only downside is that 1k kerosene costs $26 for a 2 gallon jug. Thank you for posting this high quality and comprehensive video. Now, could you do another on how to replace the wick? Thank you. I have since discovered that by having a troublelight in the propane tank compartment, the propane will work to 25 below. This is a work in progress. Now I'm going to investigate some insulation improvements. I'm glad I have the Kero heater for back-up when it gets really ugly, and I'm freezing my ass off cause the propane doesn't work..

[@knurlgnar24]

Wow, a 5th wheel in a windswept plain in Canada. And I thought I had a cold place to live! There are charts regarding propane tanks and how many BTU/hr can be pulled from them vs temperature, but yes for a truly cold climate propane DOES NOT WORK. I'm sure you weren't the only one to experience that! Fuel oil is the way to go, or at least some backup heat source for the cold weather. In warm climates especially people probably don't have a reason to think about it, but propane behaves about the same as warm water when it's below -40. You could literally store it in a bucket! Glad the video helped. But $26 for two gallons? Ouch! I found a pump that sold it for about $5 per gallon here last year. Have you tried ULSD #1? I'm curious about that...

[@knurlgnar24]

Kevin Parker Carbon Monoxide won't be a problem, but the smell might. I haven't tried it but haven't found any credible information as to why it wouldn't work. To be honest I'm not going to foul my wick to find out, but now that ULSD is out there and knowing that #1 is the same as kero, aside from a diesel additive package, it makes me wonder if it would work. It works fine for shop heaters and such but I'm hesitant to try it indoors. I don't use my heater much so I'll likely never need to replace the wick. But if I do I'll plan to make a video about it.

[@kevinparker7953]

***** If we're looking at alternative fuels, what about jet fuel, jp1, isn't that the same as kerosene? While I'm here, does anyone have a suggestion for a cheap source for 1k kerosene? In Alberta? The manual is detailed and thorough on everything including wick replacement but I like to be shown, so hurry up and burn your wick out so I can see the vid. Just kidding. Once again, thanks for the prompt reply. Can you tell me what state you live in so I have some idea of what your winters are like?

[@knurlgnar24]

Kevin Parker I accidentally let the heater run dry inside my house once already and while it did stink somewhat it didn't emit much CO and the smell was gone by the end of the following day. If you accidentally do let it burn dry, assuming my experience is a good example, it won't cause much problem. I wouldn't recommend it but neither my oversensitive smoke alarms nor my CO meter raised any concern in my relatively well sealed house.

[@JamesLewis]

That's really cool... I've used some coleman lanterns for heat in a pinch, but I've yet to measure them for CO. They put out a surprising amount of heat!

[@hellkat6778]

I bought mine today for $20 on Facebook marketplace and brought it home and don't know nothing about them the lady only used to like 5 hours thank you for this video because I had no idea how to ignite it start it nothing about it's about it I'm glad you showed me.. it works like a charm and my ignitor works🔥🔥🔥

[@knurlgnar24]

Nice! Once you get it working you can get a can of kerosene, throw it in a closet somewhere for decades if need be and as long as it worked when you put it away and it was stored in a cool, dark, dry place it will work just like the day you put it away. These are great for emergencies.

[@jbluesb3southside]

I started with my dyna glo in ND and now it is the only way we heat in SC no more heat pump bills and yes 15 years later still the only way to heat. Keep it clean give it respect stay warm we do not worry bout kero price it has paid for itself over and over excellent vid dyna glow👍

[@knurlgnar24]

Heat pumps and electronic furnaces have their advantages but they eventually fail and are expensive to repair. Even more expensive to replace. These heaters will last a lifetime if cared for.

[@kiqyou]

You should review more kerosene heaters! Very thorough review.

[@frugalprepper]

I would recommend getting an extra wick or two to put back. If you get a bad batch of Kerosene or get water in it, you don't want to be trying to find a wick during a power outage/storm. And if you get a bad wick it will put out fume so strong you can stand it and start giving you headaches, etc. I get mine at Walmart, for $9. I do all of my heating with Kerosene and Wood Stove. I have one like this, but and older one, and one of the big round ones as well.

[@knurlgnar24]

I hadn't thought about contaminated fuel. That could definitely be a problem.

[@ColorsFlight]

How much fuel do you burn a month?

[@clairemontanaro4985]

I googled wicks today and they are at around $20. I expected no less.

[@tomthompson3940]

These are nice emergency heaters but I like the ones you can put a pot on top and fill it with water to humidify the air...does a lot to make you feel better in the winter and keep you from getting sick. Also you can actually cook on them. I use to put a pressure cooker on mine years ago and make stews that would last for days. You do have to be careful but that is true with any gas appliance...bar none! Electrical too! Always...you have to be safe as possible. My house is old and has 9 foot ceilings is 2 stories so all these things you have to take into account.

[@jylking6313]

I just bought this heater and did the initial first burn outdoors as per the owner's manual. Burn #2 inside the house went very well and it burned properly for 4 hours. Burn #3 has been a disaster. On the lowest setting there is a yellow flame burning high over the top of the burner, with the knob setting to the lowest position. Looking at the wick there were a few bits of char on the wick that brushed off with a gently applied soft toothbrush. Today is Saturday so I can't talk with the manufacturer's customer service until after the weekend. I bought this on Amazon and if i can't figure this out I will return it for a replacement unit or refund. Your video was very good and while I did not have any problem with the ignitor working, this problem was unexpected and yours is the only good video on yourtube about this model heater.

[@knurlgnar24]

It sounds like the wick is adjusted too high on your heater. As the knob is turned 'up' it ratchets such that it can only be turned 'down' by a limited amount. If the knob is ever turned all the way up the 'down' adjustment is limited. I purposely adjusted my replacement wick such that if I fully extended the wick the flame would be too high and act like yours does. You can try not turning the knob all the way up on startup and see if that solves your problem. The other more insidious possibility is if you have poor quality fuel. Fuel that is of too high a vapor pressure will flame up and you'll lose control of the flame height. Where did you get your fuel? You could try K-1 purchased from a hardware store if you're using something else as they are usually of better quality than some alternatives. I've found differences between various brands bought in 5gal jugs in HW stores too unfortunately.

[@jylking6313]

@@knurlgnar24 Thank you for your thoughts and suggestion. I started it again with wick down and there was still flame rising above the burner thought it wasnt as much flame. Im going to return the unit and am lucky I have a anazon drop off close by.

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

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.

[@knurlgnar24]

Unfortunately that's the price anymore. You can try #1 diesel which is much less expensive and some people claim to have luck with it but best to buy an extra wick in case it ruins yours.

[@iwboma26of90]

I have one of these. and when i first used it i only had it on for about 10 min before i shut it off because of the terrible smell. 1-2 years later i got it back out and tried it again. accidentally lit it too soon before the wic absorbed enough kerosene so it burned the wick a little, turned black at top a little less than 1/4 inch. hit the shut off almost immediately. went back later when it was saturated and lit it, and now there is barely any smell at start up and it dissipates quickly, Works great now.

[@mstanley97]

Just bought this heater! Appreciate this video and all the helpful comments! Older video yet timely!!

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

I just bought one of these at a hardware store in California as they were selling it as 'inventory overstock' because they're being outlawed in California. I guess it normally retailed for 230 bucks and with all the discounts and it being out of Box I got it for $35. The Fuel is about $12 a gallon but I've used it two nights so far and I actually have to turn it all the way down or almost off or it makes the room too hot that it's in so I might try using an oscillating fan to distribute the heat more evenly. It has a really weird start up and shut down procedure that seems kind of dangerous until you realize what to expect! Otherwise it's worth every penny!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@XJ290]

I grew up out there, it’s not surprising CA tried to outlaw it.

[@knurlgnar24]

Good deal fining on on clearance like that! In California I honestly don't see much point in owning one of these, but I'm not here to judge your particular use case. Sierra Nevadas? When it's negative degrees Fahrenheit and the power is out they're a butt saver, and they do give out very good heat. Older homes with marginal wiring is another use case I suppose - lots of house fires due to overloading knob and tube with electric space heaters. For fuel you could try purchasing #1 diesel or #1 heating oil. Depending on your source it may work and will cost less than half. Note that #1 diesel at pumps is usually at least partially mixed with #2 as they don't clean out the tanks when they switch fuel grades at the station or at the tankers. Heating oil from suppliers is usually better controlled. If it doesn't work just buy a new wick and you're off again.

[@matute11]

I have used one of these for a couple years in my house and the battery ignition takes time. Just hold it in maybe 10 to 15 seconds and it will start. I didn't hear if you checked your battery. You can see the ignitor glow if it is working properly with a good battery.. Good video, I gave you a thumbs up! Another thing is these can rust up quickly if left outside...

[@normlor8109]

I HAVE WATCHED THIS VIDEO FOR A FEW YEARS NOW BECAUSE I HAVE A VERY OLD MODEL FROM "KEROSUN-40 AND I USED IT DECADES AGO IN MY MUM'S TEMPO. IN THE COLDEST WEATHER I COULD WASH MY CAR WITH A T-SHIRT ON SO I KNOW IT WORKS WELL. I DID REFILL IT WITH HORRIBLE KEROSENE FROM MEXICO FROM MY GLASS LANTERNS FROM THE SAME PLACE AND DID IT STINK OF GAS!! I BELIEVE MY INTERNAL TANK HAS SOME IN BUT IT WON'T LIGHT DUE TO THAT OTHER KEROSENE AND I BELIEVE YOU'RE THE ONE TO HAVE SHOWN A VIDEO ON REPLACING THE WICK. I WILL TRY REPLACING MY WICK WITH YOUR VIDEO BUT IN MY YOUNGER DAYS NOTHING SCARED ME BUT THIS SEEMS DAUNTING. THANKS FOR THIS AND I'LL GET BACK TO LET YOU KNOW OF MY EFFORT

[@johnmeyer5180]

I own one of these. It satisfies my needs. You may find that the igniter has a sweet spot. It when activated should glow quite brightly. Smashing it into the wick will result in a red glow and smoldering light after a bit. Smelly! As I stated should glow near as bright as a flashlight. A gentle brush at the wick should be all that's needed when the wick is clean. Longer though when the wick begins to foul. Clean then. My two cents worth. Enjoy. Tis the season.

[@Petrockpress]

I bought a similar model for emergencies. Now we use it all the time for extra warmth.

[@annwithaplan9766]

I used one of these about 35 years ago and that worked great for the 3 years we had it. I live in an old house with not air or heat. Ordered this same one, as I was familiar with it and it came today (free shipping through Walmart). I gave it the one hour outside (brrr), it lit right away and I brought it in. It's heating up my home slowly but surely. You're supposed to have a low, yellow flame.

[@henriknielsen9674]

I just bought one today , same design . I waited 30 minutes and put fresh batteries in, it worked the first time . I bought a model that cost around 200 USD

[@whimpey109]

For your information the spiralmetal on the burner is a handle which you can use to take the burner of and to replace it!! This way you prevent burning your hands or braking the delicate glas!

[@alexthebest1401]

I have a Red Stone barrel style kerosene heater about 12,000 ish BTU not 100 percent sure but this passed winter was living at my buddy's house and it was close to the negative numbers one night and I wanted to try the heater so I turned the house heat completely off, fired up the kero heater. Cracked 3 large windows in the same room as the heater, waited about an hour before going to bed, LEFT THE HEATER ON til morning. Woke up, place smelt like kerosene but I didn't feel woozy or anything like that. No trouble breathing whatsoever, with ventilation that whole main floor was every bit of 70 degrees give or take. So I was very impressed. You can light cigarettes off of these too. CRANK THE KNOB though

[@colbolt54]

Your supposed to adjuste it till you see the two devil horns on the top edge, this is the perfect adjustments for it. Also look at the sides of the heater it shows a photo of flame hight, don't worry about the flame not going out, it just part of the breaking in

[@whimpey109]

Here in the south of Chile I am totally dependable on my woodstove which is the most common way of heating up a house! Many people also use keroseneheaters and the reason why I bought one this weak was because it is easy to rapidly heat up the house when during the day the house heats up because of the sun! In springtime or autum it is not efficient to heat up the house burning wood as because once your stove is hot the outside temperature rises so high you will have to open up all your windows not to sufficate of the high temperature! So then it is better to use a small keroseneheater for one or two hours or when you have to start a fire in the woodstove!

[@Tom-wq2mz]

I've got the same heater heats my whole double wide trailer. Picked it up for $25 from a friend. I use K1 kerosene it's odorless and safe to breathe. Don't use pump kerosene in it. It's apart now putting a new wick in it while I'm soaking all the parts in vinegar to remove the oxidation.

[@knurlgnar24]

Good to hear. Pump Kerosene varies in quality and some retailers just sell you #1 diesel advertised as kerosene (which is true but it is not water clear K1) which can be a problem for wicked heaters. True K1 pumps are hard to find anymore.

[@Tom-wq2mz]

@@knurlgnar24 I bought Klein strip 1-K heater fuel today. Took the heater apart and soaked all the part's to remove all the Smokey Smokey residue. Re wicked it and reassembled it. Added 1 gallon of 1-K and it's good to go. 25 for the heater 11 for the wick 30 for 2.5 gallons of 1-K. So 66 total for a nice heater

[@heybulldog137]

Push the ignition switch on, and THEN adjust the wick up to meet it, at the top of the edge. It should fire right off...then put the "top-hat" in place. Hope this helps, great video.

[@knurlgnar24]

Thanks for the tip! I do believe your method would work better than what the instruction manual recommends.

[@flysubcompact]

Good review. I've also kept kerosene heaters in storage for emergency heat for years. First was an upright convection type. Second I purchased (after donating the other to a needy couple) was this exact radiant unit. I've not really used it in six years because I installed a wood stove for backup heat for the central unit. (That, incidently, became my primary heat source shortly after using it.) The igniter on mine works perfectly. Bummer that yours did not. The biggest advantage with this unit is that it is comfortable to move around. The radiant unit was not. I don't run these at bedtime. About an hour before bed, I remove the fuel can and let the heater deplete the internal reservoir a bit. At bed time, I just carry the whole almost depleted unit outside and let it finish burning out on the porch. That keeps the smell out of the house. It does stink things up if you just push the extinguish button.

[@111000100101001]

I always move our heater outside, then extinguish it and leave it out there for awhile or overnight to avoid the stink.

[@joeeisenhart794]

i think the wick was set a little high from factory and i always get mine running outside then carry in the house and have no smells at all

My parents heated with one of these when I was a kid to save on natural gas. worked wonders.

[@kashifgill43]

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[@2olvets443]

I have a Sears model like this that cost me about 40.00 years ago. Now this type run 150.00 and they are great. As for people being cheap getting the dyed that comment is bs. The government is greedy causing the dye to be put into off road because of truckers mixing it with diesel to save money, so the opted to put dye in it. It is still 1-K just has a little dye. I’ve used it in my heater and oil lamps and as long as you are not burning a high flame it is fine. The worst part is how K1 cost less to make and reflected that in the past, now it is more expensive. I can remember paying 60 some cents per gal when regular gas was about 1.70 a gal and diesel in the 1.20-1.30 range. Many people mixed 50/50 fuel oil to kero for their home heating also. It saved quite a bit in the heating bill, but too many companies couldn’t have that being they are all publicly traded and want more and more.

[@kenneth6731]

I have one of these heaters and they are magnificent! Thank you sir for a great video!

[@integrityjoe]

Thanks, just picked up a used one and now I feel confident enough to fire it up.

[@timkempowski7012]

Great video! I just bought a kero world heater made in 1999. I know this heater can almost buy alcohol but, was new in the box. It has the same rocket brand batteries and everything except says kero world not dyno glow. AND YES THE Lighter works but, like mentioned in another post only adjust the wick to the top of the lighter, think of a campfire...you don’t put the match to the middle of tinder but the edges. I hate the HEAT MATE kerosene heater compared to this one. Better quality and combustion!! Mine is S. Korean made vs China for the Heat Mate and that I believe is the difference

[@SVMSICE]

Way cool! I really want to get one of these for my ice hut, I’m so curious to see how well it would work in there. So are the batteries just to start it? You can just light it and not have any batteries in it correct?

[@knurlgnar24]

I'd recommend to not bother with batteries and just use a lighter, match, etc. These heaters are a little bulky so unless you plan to spend a lot of hours in your ice hut a 'big buddy' style propane heater may be more convenient. I like these heaters for emergency use as it's easy to store kerosene for long periods of time, while propane is a little more difficult unless you already use propane for household needs out of a 500gal style tank.

[@BillOweninOttawa]

I have exactly the same model only under the brand "Kero World". Love it. Use it all the time when the temps get low and I was a blast of real heat. Also great in the mornings as I turn the heat way down at night. It's March 1st and -19 where I am today!

[@knurlgnar24]

You may live near myself because it was -18F on March 1st here! It's been a cold winter...

[@jeremybadger2672]

Hey dude you have to put batteries in the back for the ignition push to work

[@ffaubert1]

The wick is too high for the electric ignition. Mine is the same unit made by KeroWorld. If the ignitor is touching the side of the wick, it won't light. It has to be touching the top of the wick and it will work just fine.

[@knurlgnar24]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rickmanley767]

You are right, it needs to ignite the vapors coming off of the top. It won’t light the side of the wick.

[@markharris1691]

can I just use a lighter to light the wick

[@davesmith-rs1yo]

@@markharris1691 yes

[@clairemontanaro4985]

I am sure that you have it all figured out after 11 years but I am waiting to see if the flames rise above the cylincer because mine do and I do not know of that is normal yet.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

I have the 23,00/ but Dyna-Glo kerosene heater and I use it as supplemental heat and power outages. It's been a very good unit. After I light it, I wait about 10 minutes and turn the wick adjustment down to the low setting, which saves kerosene and makes the proper flame height. Have you done any updated video's on the heater? I'm thinking of getting one of be these 10,000 btu units. Thanks!

[@knurlgnar24]

No update videos on my side. I bring the heater out once every year or two and it always works as expected. Thanks for the comment! I can see how a 23k BTU heater is useful for larger or less insulated structures. For me 10k is about right as any more would overheat the place overnight.

[@adamp185]

Really good, sincere, in-depth review. Thank you!

[@knurlgnar24]

Unfortunately (fortunately?) I don't intend to use it enough to ever need to replace the wick, so I won't be able to show that part. It does come with instructions and a pretty good exploded view diagram of the internals in the manual which I imagine would be pretty handy if one had to do a wick replacement.

[@jdclay9403]

I have this same kerosene heater; I've had it for about four years now. I use this heater for supplementary heat. I live in an old drafty house, that uses broiler heat. I will turn the thermostat on low, like 65, and use the kerosene heat. Yes, it has the odor at the beginning, and I have had problems lighting the wick, but overall the heater works well. I appreciate this video, just to know that I did everything according to the manufacturers direction. On the cool fall nights, when the temperature is not lower than 40 degrees, I will use the heater to heat the upstairs. I am not ready to turn on the heat yet. It gets comfortable, and definitely takes the chill off. Thank you for this informative video. It was very helpful.

[@petraclay6010]

The best heat, with no bills. .

[@BulletproofPastor]

During a winter storm/power outage I was making the rounds visiting church members to assure we hadn't missed any needs. As I arrived at one member's home I found the husband filling his Radiant Kerosene Heater with COLEMAN FUEL! He said it works better than K1 and didn't smell. He also said this was the 4th re-fill with no problems. I was dumbfounded but watched as he lit it and it burned cleanly. I WILL NOT recommend this practice but did witness it work without burning his house down.

[@knurlgnar24]

huh. That stuff is essentially very clean low octane gasoline. It works great for lanterns and whatnot where one doesn't want the other nasty stuff that is in gasoline but please, everyone, DO NOT put this stuff in your kerosene heater. Gasoline will absolutely work in a kerosene heater from a functional standpoint but it is very difficult to regulate the flame and at some point you'll lose control of it and have a giant ball of fire you have no control over in your house!

[@BulletproofPastor]

@@knurlgnar24 That was my impression. It worked but I think a host of angels were required to work overtime.

[@lindasueholbrook]

I just bought one just like yours and I have to light it with a match as well. It lit one time,but the second time I had to light it with a match.

[@mahmoudsaber5250]

Is there another way buy cheaper Kerosene. Because at Home Depot, 1 gallon is around $11, a gallon would last about 5 hours. If to heat with this for 12hrs/day that's $20 a day, $600 a month. Am I right?

[@michaeliwaniw6740]

I live here in MD about 25 min outside Washington DC and I found a Citgo gas station up the street that sells it at the pump for 2.99 a gallon. If you can find a gas station or buy it in bulk from a fuel distributor then that's you best bet. If you have to buy in in jugs at a store then it can be up to 4 to 5 times the price from a gas station and would defeat the whole purpose of trying to save money.

[@michaeldhondt368]

Yes it's $3 a gallon at a gas station

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Ha mine was stored in the garage for 8 yrs and I just pulled it out and the ignition worked even with the batteries I had left in it.

[@clairemontanaro4985]

The pump works great. i tried the funnel option and spilled it all over too. I store the pump is a small plastic trash can like you would have in the bathroom or bedroom with papertowels at the bottom and I have it standing up in a propped postion. When you said you were gonna use a funnel I cringed, lol.

[@knurlgnar24]

The pump ends up smelling like kerosene for years once used, stinking up where it is stored forevermore. I didn't want that. Was my choice the right one? Perhaps not.

[@vforrester8179]

Another vid soberly explains that it is important to burn off the first tank of kerosene outdoors to eliminate the bad smells that caught you off guard. That aside......good vid !

[@derekmore7387]

I found with my igniter system, once you push the button all the way , you need to back it off slightly to get it to light

[@whimpey109]

I think the metal bar on the fronside might be for pulling it around a bit when you want to move it to another place like sliding it a bit from side to side!!!

[@wadecamons3844]

To help for the smell, place a pot of warm water with a a little white vinegar to boil on top of heater. it will remove the paraffin smell burning from the heater.

[@fixt100]

these work fantastic with a small fan sitting in front of them

[@normlor8109]

the Fire Dept. at my Brother's place told him absolutely never in the house but even with a crack in the opening of a window, it should be safe. I use this same model during the Ice Storm of '98 here in Quebec and found it great aside from a Co2 detector is there a problem

[@standepain]

Love my Red Stone 10,000 BTU. Boiler went out the night before so the 10,000 kept the house a decent 63 last night when it was 25. I Have 4 heaters now. Little overkill but I just like having back-up heat. (2) 23,000 units, a 17,000 and my 10,000 which is the one I use the most. The one 23,000 and the 17,000 I just picked up from the curb so I figured why not, it's a free $150+ heater. The one worked straight from the curb the other one I just replace the wick since it was pretty ugly and completely dried out.

[@knurlgnar24]

Nice! I too collect such things. I have only one wick based kerosene heater but have two torpedo style ones, two center draft lamps (which make decent space heaters also), and multiple similar propane fueled devices. I hope I never need most of them just like I hope I never make a claim on my homeowners insurance! - queue joke of one of these burning down my house...

[@hazel555]

My owner's manual, in a unit that is exactly the same as yours, says 1-K kerosene stored more than one year should not be used because of the water issue.

[@knurlgnar24]

liability reasons. K1 will store for decades if stored properly - I've burned K1 that was over 50 years old without problems.

[@peanutsmith1462]

We live in south east Alabama we use a propane heater is our main source of heat we also use ac with heater on it thanks for sharing

[@donowens5883]

Please check the batteries that came with the unit sometimes they're bad

[@chrisparker5895]

I have the big kerosene heater, and its a bit much, so I decided to purchase this one...hope it does well. Thanks for the real world video

[@knurlgnar24]

Thanks for the comment. I agree that the large wick form factor heaters are not appropriate for most homes. They work well in shops and garages though.

[@marizafreymuth1631]

Thank you so much Sr. So helpful now I'm run of gas I have that one in my burn, thank you!😊

[@knurlgnar24]

If I wanted 5 US gallons, what does Paragon lamp oil cost where you are vs water clear K1?

[@leonardhall7203]

Lamp oil is typically 3x the cost of k-1 I'll stick with k-1

[@FroggieTheR0gue]

That's true, I agree. I live in Ca. where it doesn't snow so I really don't know about the hardships of a truly cold winter.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

I wish the chimney was considerably more substantial. The ignitor element is supposed to hover just above the wick to ignite kerosene vapors, the element isn't supposed to actually touch the wick.

[@garbleduser]

I rebuilt the igniter with e-cig coil wire. The igniter now gets hotter and is closer to the wick. It ignites very fast now.

[@knurlgnar24]

Nice. The igniter is supposed to come in direct contact with the wick but there seems to be a slight misalignment on mine so I just use a butane lighter, but you actually fixed the problem!

[@garbleduser]

@@knurlgnar24 Thanks for the reply friend. It is good to hear from you again! I figured that I should tell you to look into Aladdin mantle lamps as well. It seem like the kind of thing you (like myself) would nerd out over.

[@alexgomez2691]

Didn't have no idea, till i watched this video, very helpful, thanks😘

[@rld1278]

The wire you removed from the front I believe is a safety feature for tip over, it shuts off.

[@knurlgnar24]

That 'wire' is simply to keep combustible materials away from the face of the heater. It might be a good idea to keep it present but it does not tie into any safety mechanism directly.

[@my93vr4]

$119 at lowe's I just bought one today , I love it

[@Pudentame]

+my93vr4 I bought one from Lowe's two years ago. I have replaced the wick twice, the electric ignitor three times and I still cannot get it to work. Lowe's also doesn't provide any warranty. You can't return it to Lowe's if it's defective, they refer you to the manufacturer and good luck with that. The manufacturer makes it impossible to contact them. The electric ignitor will not make contact with the wick. The wick cannot be adjusted so it will burn clean and half the time it will not burn at all. All it will do is smoke. Lowe's does not carry this model any more. I suspect because it is too often a total P.O.S.

[@dreamdiction]

@@Pudentame No wick adjustment ? What is that know on the front for? 26:03

[@Pudentame]

@@dreamdiction There IS an alleged "adjustment knob" on the front. It doesn't work worth crap. I've had OTHER BRANDS of kerosene heaters that worked fine. After repeatedly disassembling & reassembling it while replacing the wick I was still unable to position the wick on the central column so that the "adjustment knob" would work properly to position the wick where it would burn cleanly.

[@Populiervogel]

The Japanese Kerosene heaters of the brand Corona are adjustable from 0 to 100%, if you set it on 0% the flame dies slowly and doesn't smells then when you turn it off.

[@knurlgnar24]

Interesting, but I am skeptical. This heater also can be turned down and still burns at a lower level which may be considered acceptable to some people but the flame spreader needs to be bright red to reduce emissions. It's a similar principle to using modern wood stoves in that they can burn at less than 100% output just fine but will smoke more.

[@jakes1292]

Hay buddy, 10-year update. With the NG prices soaring this winter can you give an update on the 1-K heater?

[@knurlgnar24]

I don't use it much but still light it up every winter once or twice. NG prices could triple from here and it would still be less expensive to use NG to heat. Kerosene is great for emergencies and backup though.

[@UhBuddy1976]

Electric starter probably works. Bought it and put in basement for 2 yrs. That most likely did the batteries in... I used to have one of these and the ignition worked great

[@Brommear]

I also have a kerosene heater for emergencies but it is a lot more basic than yours. I uses a Toyotomi for everyday use but it does need electricity, hence an emergency heater.

[@Rojo1044]

I purchased this heater and my manual says that the good wick flame should be yellow where as this review says "blue". I called Dyna-Glo (GHP Group) tech support and they stated that the good wick adjustment is with a YELLOW FLAME. They told me that the manual that says "Blue Flame" is an older manual. Hope this helps.

[@knurlgnar24]

I am completely puzzled by that. There is absolutely no reason for a yellow flame as yellow is incandescent soot particles from poor combustion. The heater I have only produces soot if I turn it up too high, otherwise it is blue. Bizarre.

[@Rojo1044]

@@knurlgnar24 After firing my new heater up I believe you are correct that the flame should be blue. I don't know why the tech told me yellow even after putting me on hold and supposedly checking with a supervisor who stated that only manuals before 2013 called for the blue flame. Very odd indeed.

[@knurlgnar24]

@@Rojo1044 I actually thought about this quite a bit since I wrote my reply and have a theory: Maintaining the catalytic converter hot enough (generally bright red) to completely combust the fuel and having no yellow flame is a balance that requires tight control of the wick. My suspicion is that they had complaints about the heater for this reason and changed the manual to state that yellow flame is OK resulting in a much wider window of acceptable operation to reduce complaints. To me this makes sense because while yellow flame is not desirable it isn't necessarily a problem. You can burn this thing for months straight with some yellow flame and aside from the small amounts of additional soot have no other ill effects. I've done testing on CO and yellow flame generally does not contribute to CO emissions - it does mean that you are closer to the edge of safety though so I wouldn't recommend it as a target. That's just my theory and may be incorrect. As an aside blue is not produced by incandescence (black bodies are incapable of producing a saturated blue light at any temperature) but by other mechanisms. Just a tidbit I find interesting about flame physics.

[@leonardo1480]

perhaps you could do a video on how to change the wick on these kind of heaters, it might save a lot of people from fiddling with it

[@totallyfrozen]

KZbin has MANY videos on that.

[@hazel555]

Read the manual throughly; it recommends dry burning within a few hours of first burn.

[@docchocobo]

However, I miss that heater, even with the start up stink, the thing warms a drafty house extremely well. The place I live now was built in the 40's. "Energy Star? That some kinda airplane er somethin' sunny"? :) Still love the place though. Wish you lived closer. I'd buy that from you if you ever sold it heheh. They're kinda hard to get around her for some reason.

[@docchocobo]

Paragon based lamp oil will give cleaner flame and a bit better output. I owned several of these and K1 always stunk the place worse and required more cleaning Plus lamp oil ( clear colored ) is easy to get , at least around here anyway.

[@frankgambrel1683]

What store sells it

[@docchocobo]

@@frankgambrel1683 I meant to say paraffin. I guess the speech to text got me again LOL. You can find paraffin based oils in most bigger department stores. One brand that exists in Walley world is called "Lamp Light Farms". It's expensive, but it burns a lot cleaner. They also have another product for oil lamps that is also cleaner than K-1 Kerosene.Its a more generic version, not quite as refined but still better . They also tend to burn hotter and leave little to no hard residue in your wick.

[@radstorm]

Can you tell me how long it actually burned on one tank. I read they claim up to 14 hours..I sort of doubt that though.

[@mixedvibesmixedvibes2088]

it burns for 12 hours

[@lolee1234]

Purchased similar one 12 years ago. Use it as an emergency heater. It burns for 16 hours. Still use it. Had bought a larger one at the same time but no longer use it because it burns more k for less amount of time.

[@whimpey109]

Yes..when the torch hits the upperside of the wig there it will light easier because of more vapour and airmixture! My heater has a simple metal topplate with possibility to place a pot or pan to heat water or so and becomes very hot! In your heater this is isolated!

[@knurlgnar24]

I also have an antique vertical convection style kerosene heater that can be used as a stove if desired as you describe. It is from the 1920's but still works well.

[@knurlgnar24]

I'm curious: How often do you clean the wick? Do you burn clear K1?

[@ericj810]

knurlgnar24 when it starts to get carbon buildup on it. Low quality k1 will clog it up real fast.

[@gibbonschip]

Thanks for this review. This type of heater would help were I live and we usually have more than one power outage during the winter. (My house is all electric.) When you filled it with kerosene I think you said you were using a lower grade first. I've read that will make it smell. Others tell me their kerosene heaters don't smell at all. Kerosene is more than $10/gal where I live so it would cost much more than my electric heat. :-( Pathetic that everything doesn't work right on it though.

[@knurlgnar24]

Lower grade kerosene does smell more than pre-packaged ultra refined water clear kerosene at $10 per gallon, but it also costs half as much and otherwise works just the same. Given that my intended purpose is emergency heat I don't mind a little smell. For those with sensitive noses in the household I would recommend spending the extra to keep the family happy.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

Chip Gibbons That is an awful lot of $$$ for kero. I live in northern Ohio and the price here is about $4.50/gal with taxes.

[@dannydougin3925]

Great video and the man has a great voice!

[@Mrandy8895]

I have a similar type and a cheap Chinese green house type heater/stove. Both are excellent for both heat and cooking on. You just need to be a little more safety conscious with the Chinese one as it has no safety cut off if knocked over. I never use the electric ignition

[@alanbrown7155]

Very good idea to light it outside first then carefully carry it indoors then I turn it off outside because it does stink. If you do that there great. Good video. Thanks.

[@Biblicalgiants]

can you smell the fumes or is it supposed to be safe to use in the house?

[@rakesfunnyfarm]

That is what I want to know to. I am trying to find something for a back up this winter.

[@MarkRiley12]

rakesfunnyfarm First off, they are completely safe to burn in ypur home. Second, you will normally tend to smell the fumes with every first light. So every time you light it, it's going to put off some fumes and a little smell. I always set it outside to light mine and let it burn for about 5-10 and then pack it back in while it's still lit. (Perfectly safe, just be easy with it and don't drop it) Also, don't ever let any kerosene heaters burn completely out inside your home. Always try to fill it back up before it gets too low. These heaters are able to be refilled while still lit, just reach in and pull the tank out, no need for any adjustments or anything, just pull it out and go fill it and put it back in. Now, like he said in the video, it is always good to do what they call "dry burning" the wicks after so many uses. Normally I do mine once I notice the wick getting pretty black and when I go to do it, I let it get pretty low on fuel and take it outside and let it burn completely out. This not only cleans the wick, but it also helps with the life of the wick as well, helping it last longer. Again, DO NOT let them dry burn inside your home, it puts off a lot of fumes! I actually had a cousin to die from that very thing. He fell asleep before filling the heater back up and it burnt completely out and the fumes killed him. So don't ever dry burn one inside your home. I actually have mine outside dry burning as I type this. But anyways, hope that helps y'all.

[@rakesfunnyfarm]

Thanks for replying.

[@Biblicalgiants]

Mark Riley ..yeh..thanks for the information!

[@davesmith-rs1yo]

@@MarkRiley12 Really? I've let mine run out many times indoors. Been doing it for 3 years. Never had a problem, but I've always had it sat under an open window, which is always open regardless as I like the air flow.

[@buick1955]

After you put the Kerosene in it did you wait 60 mins to light it ? You have to hold on to the knob when you turn it off so it doesn't snap back . Don't use it on a carpeted floor . The smell problem , a few bongers and you'll never know the difference or read the directions .

[@knurlgnar24]

Yes, I waited for the wick to saturate and I do hold the knob when I want to lower the wick, but it is designed and intended to snap off so there isn't an issue in letting it do that when extinguishing. I also agree about the caret comment. In my case I have limited options but using a liquid fueled appliance on carpet isn't the best situation.

[@davesmith-rs1yo]

My ignition didn't work to well either. I had to bend the little elecrode wire closer to the wick. I have mine on a boat, use all winter passed F our years. Have it sat under porthole which is always open about an inch of so.

[@knurlgnar24]

Interesting application, and fix. That's likely the issue with mine also. Since mine is for emergency heat reasons I don't keep batteries in it anyway.

[@A3Kr0n]

I like your "last chance" CO monitor, it's like mine.