Convection Kerosene Heaters
Convection kerosene heaters can be described like heaters with circular tower design and safety grillwork. One of the facts you need to know is that these heaters distribute heat multidirectionally, therefore forced air kerosene heaters must be placed at least 3 feet from any combustible surface – often in the middle of a room. Present-day models have an electric (battery powered) igniter, which means that they are easy to start up and shut down. Most convection heaters have a fuel tank of 2 gallons in capacity. With such tank they will burn for 9 to 12 hours on one filling. By and large convection kerosene heaters are easy to handle.
Appropriateness of convectional kerosene heaters
Nowadays convectional kerosene heaters are made large. Their heat output is over 22,000 BTUs. Adjustments to make them less powerful are not available, so such heaters may be considered fine option for individuals in cold countries with big cold houses to heat. However, a convection kerosene heater is unlikely to heat up the whole house. Their heat is concentrated in the area close to them and unlikely to reach farther areas.
However, if you don’t live in the north or have a smaller house, you would be more satisfied with two heaters placed in different rooms of your home. Convectional kerosene heaters of 10,000 BTU can be found at special markets, as they are not produced nowadays.
Wick size
The capillary action of the wick is the main determiner of the amount of fuel burned. The larger the wick, the more fuel is burned, the larger the wick is the more efficient a convectional kerosene heater is.
According to the size the wicks are classified into: small, medium and large-sized.
The diameter from 2 to 2 15/16″ is characteristic for small wicks.
The medium size wicks are a good option for individuals using forced air kerosene heaters at night in the north, or for those who use them as daytime heaters in warmer climates.
For maximum heat output large wicks are used. They are good for daytime heaters used in the northern regions. The diameter from 4 1/8″ to 4 3/4″ is characteristic for large wicks.
The prices range from $125 to about $220, generally, and wicks cost from $10 to $20 each.