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Kerosene Heater Safety

Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC and NKHA Stress Kerosene Heater Safety
CPSC Document #5052

https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5052.pdf

If you are using a kerosene heater, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Kerosene Heater Association advise you to follow these suggestions in order to minimize the risk of fire and potential health effects from indoor air pollution.


Use only water-clear 1 K grade kerosene. Never use gasoline. Gasoline is not the same as kerosene. Even small amounts of gasoline or other volatile fuels or solvents mixed with kerosene can substantially increase the risk of a fire or an explosion.


Always store kerosene in a separate container intended for kerosene
, not in a gasoline can or a can that has contained gasoline. This helps you avoid using contaminated fuel or the wrong fuel by mistake. Kerosene containers are usually blue; gasoline containers are usually red.


When purchasing kerosene at the pump, make sure to use the kerosene pump, not the gasoline pump. Some service stations have separate islands for kerosene. Some oil companies have also established quality control programs to minimize the chances of gasoline contamination of kerosene.


1-K grade kerosene should be purchased from a dealer who can certify that what is being sold is 1-K. State operated and private sector certification programs that ensure the quality of kerosene are established in some states. Grades other than 1-K can lead to a release of more pollutants in your home, posing a possible health risk. Different grades of kerosene can look the same so it is important that the dealer certify that the product sold is 1-K grade kerosene.


Never refuel the heater inside the home. Fill the tank outdoors, away from combustible materials, and only after the heater has been turned off and allowed to cool down. Do not refuel the heater when it is hot or is in operation. Do not fill the fuel tank above the "full" mark. The space above the "full" mark is to allow the fuel room to expand without causing leakage when the heater is operating.


In case of flare-up or if uncontrolled flaming occurs, do not attempt to move or carry the heater. This can make the fire worse. If the heater is equipped with a manual shut-off switch, activate the switch to turn off the heater. If this does not extinguish the fire, leave the house immediately and call the fire department. As an added reminder and precaution, install at least one smoke detector near each sleeping area or on each level of the house.


Reduce your exposure to indoor air pollutants by properly operating and maintaining your portable kerosene heater. Although portable kerosene heaters are very efficient in the burning of fuel to produce heat, low levels of certain pollutants such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide are produced. Exposure to low levels of these pollutants may be harmful, especially to individuals with chronic respiratory or circulatory health problems. To assure that you and family members are not exposed to significant levels of these pollutants, you should follow carefully the following rules of safe operation:


Operate your heater in a room with a door open to the rest of the house.
If you must operate your heater in a room with the door closed to the rest of the house, open an outside window approximately an inch to permit fresh air to effectively dilute the pollutants below a level of concern.
  • Always operate your heater according to the manufacturer's instructions, making sure that the wick is set at the proper level as instructed by your manufacturer.

    Keep the wick in your heater clean and in good operating condition by following the cleaning and maintenance procedures recommended by the manufacturer.

    Keep an outside window opened approximately an inch to insure adequate fresh air infiltration. This is true regardless of whether you use a kerosene heater or some other conventional method of heating, if your home is relatively new and tight, or if it is older but has been winterized to reduce air infiltration from the outside.
CAUTION: Improper fuel may cause pollution and sooting of the burner. Use only water clear No. 1-K Kerosene.

! DANGER: Risk of explosion. Never use gasoline in this heater.

! CAUTION: Risk of indoor air pollution. Use this heater only in a well ventilated area. See operating instructions for details. 009403.

U.S. Govt Printing Office: 1996 - 402-314/39054

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KEROSENE FUEL PRIMER

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KEROSENE FUEL PRIMER
http://www.endtimesreport.com/kerosene_fuel_primer.html

Daily reminders by our benevolent leaders on every danger imaginable has created a population afraid of almost everything. So it is with those new to kerosene as a fuel and kerosene-fueled heaters and cookers. But kerosene products have been around for over a century and are safe to use with only the usual precautions required for anything that generates heat. ---CONTINUED---
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Conversation at Avian Flu Talk, regarding Kerosene Heaters:
http://www.avianflutalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13581

:arrow: (edprof)
Two gallons of kerosene per day is about right for us too. We can keep 600 square feet from freezing in 20 degree weather with it, or keep about 250 reasonably warm. We live in Arkansas.
:arrow: Mountainwinds
Depending on the model of heater, you can cook on the top of it, or at least heat water for instant coffee, soup etc. Buy an extra wick or two, their cheap and extras are always good insurance.
:arrow: satomick
Don't burn your kerosene heater at night very dangerous.
:arrow: Safety Lady
Get a CO detector also. CO2 poisoning is not nice. You need to be treated quickly and most of the time need a hypoberic champeer for o2/co transfer in the body.

I use a small room and turn off the heater until the room starts to cool. I usually burn it for ten minutes every hour or ninety minutes. It does ration the kerosene.
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Re: Heat Source: Kerosene

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Kerosene heaters & stoves-General Information

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Kerosene heaters & stoves
http://www.endtimesreport.com/kerosene.html

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Millions of people worldwide are grateful to be able to heat and cook with kerosene appliances, as their wood supply is scarce and electricity practically nonexistent. Only in North America are kerosene appliances given virtually no consideration, as for the past 60 years the availability of inexpensive electricity plus natural gas has lulled generations into taking for granted the fragile infrastructure that keeps modern life in motion.

Why have kerosene heaters and stoves at all? First, --- CONTINUED at LINK, above ---
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Re: Heat Source: Kerosene

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Kerosene Heater Cart

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NOTE: EHP Wants you to be RESPONSIBLE, if you choose to use this idea! TIPPING can be a concern. We try to be fair & balanced, with preparedness options and some folks may find this idea useful. Make sure that you use good judgement & safety! EHP will NOT be responsible if you use this idea and you have a fire!

KEROSENE HEATER & UTILITY CARTS
http://www.endtimesreport.com/Kero_Carts.htm

Image Kerosene heaters are relatively heavy, and they do need to be moved around. It's safer to fuel them on a patio, for example. When burning the wick dry, again the heater should be moved outdoors to a covered area that is not drafty, as that process produces fumes. Sometimes the heater needs to be moved from one room to another. Why carry the heater when a cart can be easily built ... CONTINUED at LINK, above ...
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