Portable Kerosene Heaters
Portable Kerosene Heaters can add heat for the places you live in, work at, or relax. These small heating units can be carried or moved wherever you want to provide some warmth. Following are the guidelines that will help you make sure that you and your family are out of danger.
- Design. Check the construction of the portable kerosene heater. The heater must be made of heavy-gauge steel and have double walls for protective grills to guard against contact burns. Also make sure that the portable heating unit you’re planning to buy is equipped with a wick. This is important, because the wick can prevent flooding of the burner.
- Tipovers. The heater should have a low center of gravity to prevent accidental tipping over. Your dealer should demonstrate you what happens if the heater is laid on its side. If there is a safety shut-off function, the heater will be automatically switched off to prevent accidents. No significant amount of kerosene should spill if the heater is tipped over or jarred.
- Fuel. The portable kerosene heater that is safe for using in houses should have a robust tank. This is very important, since when the heater is tipped over a law-quality tank may shutter and spill fuel. The fuel feed should be located below the burner. A fuel gauge should also be equipped with devices preventing overfilling. A siphon pump with a kerosene heater will help prevent accidental refueling spills.
- Operation and Lightning. Ask your dealer to demonstrate the portable kerosene heater in operation. There shouldn’t be smoke or smoke smell. Also check for the lightning button, if you don’t want to have to use matches.
- Testing Laboratory Approval. Have your dealer to demonstrate you approval by a recognized testing laboratory. Thus, you will be able to make sure that the portable kerosene heater is safe and is quality. Check manufacturer’s literature for BTU ratings of various types and designs.
- Size. Find out which is the right size which will be best for your house. You can ask your dealer’s advice.