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Old 07-05-2011, 12:36 PM
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Default Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

Kerosene Heater also called as “Paraffin Heater” are used where the electricity is scarce or where is constant electricity failure.

Gallon of kerosene generate as much heat as wheel barrow full of wood. Kerosene when burnt generates fewer harmful byproducts as against wood.

There are various types of kerosene heaters. One of the popular kerosene heater is a circular fiberglass wick. Radiant heaters are enclosed in a glass cylinder with reflective stainless portion. Compared to convection heater only half fuel is consumed by radiant heater. Convection heater on the other hand takes shorter time to heat and generates large amount of heat which can easily warm a large place. Such kind of heaters helps in conserving energy.

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Old 09-19-2011, 07:20 AM
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Default Re: Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

Energy consumption through kerosine heater is the best idea, but utilize it to reduce the consumption of LED lights and Ceiling lights to have a value too.
As per the both are very beneficial separately it is also used like large kerosine lamps too.
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Old 01-18-2012, 08:30 AM
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Default Re: Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

I remember the kerosene lamps that were used when were younger and saw several types of them being used in various countries. My dad traveled a lot and we got to see many lands when we were younger. How I miss those simple days.
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Old 04-10-2012, 08:49 AM
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Default Re: Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

Kerosene lamps are good alternate for light consuming products and these lamps can work in the absence of electricity as well.
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Old 06-06-2012, 07:26 PM
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Default Re: Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

Not to mention they can be sort of romantic also.
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Old 02-09-2013, 06:27 AM
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Default Re: Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

A kerosene heater operates much like a large kerosene lamp. There has been a technological advance in kerosene heaters, in some now use electricity to power a fan to force the heated air out, making it possible to heat up rooms faster.
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Old 02-24-2013, 08:04 AM
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Default Re: Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

Thanks a lot for the information about kerosene heater. Actually i regularly use it for heating my room.
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Old 04-15-2013, 01:13 AM
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Default Re: Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

Kerosene heater is not expensive. It is very much cheap. One of my friend use this kerosene heater.
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Old 04-30-2013, 01:44 PM
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Default Re: Why To Use Kerosene Heater?

Actually kerosene heater is cheap and also eco-friendly. For this reason kerosene heater is best.
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