Kerosene heater

[GPBuzz]

I have access to a kerosene heater, are they better than propane?

thanks in advance

[liar]

lots of pros and cons for both . thing to remember is that they both consume oxygen when burning and both release poisonous gases when burned . therefore , both need proper venting .

[WayneChristie]

speaking from experience, dont go kerosene.

[Kokanee9]

I think kerosene is a drier heat. With propane i have more frost on the inside walls of my tent on really cold days.

From experience, I believe that kerosene will produce more co2. If you decide to use it, start and stop it outside the tent..

[Freedom55]

Noxious gases every time you light it and every time it goes out. And they go out with the slightest bump.

I had one once that I got rid of after one try. Sold it to a soldier from CFB Calgary who stiffed me with a bad cheque. Good riddance to both.

Free

[skidderman]

I've had both. Kerosene is fussy as another said. I've used propane much more but always had to deal with condensation & for some reason, likely the moisture I never did really feel warm. Years ago we made a cheap plywood shack with a small wood stove & that was comfortable. I wish there was some way of getting the equivalent of wood heat but have yet to see it.

[huntsfurfish]

If you are getting moisture, you have it to warm in the tent.:)

[Kokanee9]

Noxious gases every time you light it and every time it goes out. And they go out with the slightest bump.

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Free

I never found out the hard way, but I would think that those fumes when it starts and goes out are flammable also. Not good for inside a tent.

[latenite]

I had a kerosene, used it once. Gave off strong fumes, burned the eyes. Maybe something was wrong with it. I like my sunflower propane burner better. I make sure i have good ventilation, no problems with propane myself.

[tri777]

speaking from experience, dont go kerosene.

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What a stink, & it gets right into&through all clothing for those to deal with when you arrive back home..