This Zibro Paraffin Heater Needs A New Wick - Let's Fit One.

[@libellula3313]

I hope I can do all this! I'm 75 and not too practical!

[@michaelmason5459]

Brought back good memories off my Dad cleaning our heater 60yrs ago pluss the adverts Bum,Bum,Bum,Bum Esso Blue advert and Pink Paraffin. Brilliant cheers Mick.

[@wendycavanagh9370]

Childhood memories for me too Michael. The Valor paraffin heaters

[@michaelmason5459]

@@wendycavanagh9370 My Dad watcht it like a hawk nether had it out of his eye site, I think it was something to do with two lads, fire and long newspaper straws, no computers back then not even a TV till I was about 15yrs.

[@michael5089]

Michael that's great memories. My dad also did the Esso Blue advert song. I miss him💙

[@michaelmason5459]

@@michael5089 Hi, me too he passed away two years ago at 92, a few week before he passed on he asked me the names of his kids when I told him them, he ask me if I knew them, I told him I was Michael he burst out laughing. I could see in his eye he'd got me hook line and sinker.

[@michael5089]

@@michaelmason5459 Thanks Michael. Dad and mum both passed in same week. December 2021. Dad was 90 mum 89. Dad had had 2 strokes with dementia. Can I ask did your dad have dementia? Is your mum still with you? 💜🙏

[@paulbaker2959]

Paraffin heaters were the only source of heating we had as kids in the 70s Martin good memories 👍

[@retrorestore]

I remember it well, no central heating either.

[@Hellonline983]

I am doing the same this year. bought a butane gas fire first and now got one of those parafin ones on the way that I got Second hand .I just cant afford the energy bills , I also wash my clothes by hand and air dry them. and I boil the kettle once in morning on the gas stove and sit it on tea light candles all day and it keeps the water nice and hot so I can have a cuppa any time without having to re-boil.

[@libellula3313]

Bought one last year never used it, now it's cold in France 🇫🇷. I didnt even know it had a wick! Lost instructions. I suppose I need to check that there's not a wick in there, and the one that was loose I side is not a spare? Thanks for this video, and good to hear a great English accent, I've been in France 30 years!

[@anthonysnelling6291]

Just ordered one of these heaters from eBay and good to see how it all comes apart for wick replacement, and see how well designed they are! Like you, loathe to stick the electric heating on which costs a fortune - so hopefully this will help bring the utility bills down a fair bit! Thanks Martin for that useful video - I'll consult again when coming to replace my heater with a new wick! Dead easy!

[@scottwarner1017]

It's a good video. I've got a corona heater that's similar to yours. I'll replace the wick tomorrow.

[@davestatham812]

Fantastic, i can smell the paraffin now, beautiful smell, my mum has still got one in her garage, orange and white tall cylindrical one, proberbly not been used since i was a kid about 40yrs ago, great video Martin, 👍🏻❤

[@romakayak]

Thumbs up and I subscribed. I'm going to my local DIY store where I bought the heater originally to hopefully buy a wick.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for the sub!

[@noraburgess3136]

I have a zibro space heater, so this demonstration video has been very helpful and appreciated Martin. Thank you!

[@retrorestore]

Glad it helped

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

Good to see you in the workshop Martin. We only put the central heating on for an hour in the morning. The diesel heater in the lounge has been a god send. Keep warm, Jeff

[@retrorestore]

Nice one Jeff

[@siddyskip]

Perfect 👍

[@Farm_fab]

You might be able to rinse that wick out with a bit of petrol, then let dry out for a few days, then put it away for another usage in future.

[@SolarPunk80]

I am so grateful that you made this video because I actually bought a no name second hand heater, apparently in good condition but I had to learn how to use it/maintain it and obviously no name and no instructions made it daunting… thanks to this video I can say with some confidence that it is a clone of this model, I have yet to dismantle it but one discouraging thing is that at least on Amazon Italy, should it be necessary that the wick be the exact one in this video, rca 200… well, I saw it for 60 euros! I guess I am wondering to what extent it would need to be the same wick as shown here to perform properly, because others were much more affordable they just didn’t have the same labelling but amongst these some had the little metal attachments, not sure about measurements or how to know if they match, I just hope the 60 euro option is due to marketing matters

[@alandoherty9966]

Martin do you carry out service and repairs to subscribers lawnmowers .

[@retrorestore]

Sorry Alan I don't.

[@steveosshenanigans]

@@retrorestorethat’s a pity …..as I’m in Australia 😂

[@spijkerpoes]

Nice look inside this heater. Seems build the old way: so that you can get inside and repair stuff. I have an off-topic question, where do the gasses go? Is there a vent in the top? I want to use one in my camper van, but I insist on a chimney. Do you see an improv possibility? cheers, thanks for the vid

[@retrorestore]

These should be used in a well ventilated area bud.

[@spijkerpoes]

Indeed. that's why I want a chimney on it, but I never saw one in the flesh. It is just an awesome option between complicated parking heater or wood stoves as electricity is often unavailable. I guess it is a No No. Thanks@@retrorestore

[@billywhizz98]

Another enjoyable video Martin keep safe and keep warm

[@alandykes2519]

Thumbs up Martin great job 👍👍👍👍

[@wendycavanagh9370]

Great video Martin. Reminds me of my childhood with the Valor paraffin heaters. Wish I still had them going for silly money on eBay just now 👍😀

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Great entertainment on a cold night, really good video Martin 👍

[@angelabugeja]

hi matin just had dinner now enjoying watching your video hope u and your famliy are well

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked the video Angela

[@STTC]

brilliant Martin, you make things look so simple, very motivating though

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Steve

[@Phantom0309]

Just in time to watch with my tea Martin

[@retrorestore]

Nice one.

[@timw4926]

Well done Martin. Jobs a goodun mate 👌

[@jimlepeu577]

Those magnetic part trays are really good for small bits as long as you don’t drop it on the floor before you reach the tray.

[@derbyjohn972]

Looking good Martin 👍🏻👍🏻 would have thought All USB charging bud

[@bobgorman9481]

Does it burn relatively odour free , or is it like the parrafin heaters from my childhood ( 50 years ago !) ?

[@retrorestore]

They only smell when 1st lit and when switched off.

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

things like this need to have spares not just wicks spare battery covers buttons.

[@notnewnottradecars675]

Great video , paraffin smells ?

[@MalteseMafia]

Great video 👍

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@shanerock6290]

Just Great

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍Nice job Thanks

[@MYMUSICCHANNEL-db4ky]

you have batteries on your other site why no solar panels and solar projects

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid thanks lee

[@michaelmason5459]

Hi Martin just curious, since you have paraffin heater, diesel heater may be gas or electric fire is there anyway to do a comparison, my Dad always said that paraffin was cheaper than gas because all heat stays in house and not up chimney. Cheers Mick

[@paulstir]

Martin I would love to see you with a 3D printer bud print a button for that heater and I could learn from you on how it works 😁

[@retrorestore]

I did have one but never used it

[@ronpalmer1371]

That’s a coincidence, I’ve just bought the same infrared thermometer a few days ago

[@andytownsend9163]

He's in that cabin, 2 heaters on poor Sharon freezing her bits off in the house. You should have said I would come round to keep her warm. 😉 only joking looks like a good heater. Does it smell of paraffin when it burns, or is it clean burning. 👍

[@retrorestore]

It only smells when you put it on and turn it off.

[@andytownsend9163]

@retrorestore Thinking about it, if the burn chamber is running at 400°c then everything must be getting burnt. Glad your doing so well keeping that central heating off. Cheers 🍻

[@bartverhaagen]

You could have used one of Lee’s wicks……

[@shaunwelch9176]

Shame u prob live so far away could do with a paint sprayer