Kerosene VS Propane

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  • @ericf7063
    @ericf7063 11 місяців тому +15

    Kerosene gives a dry heat, whereas propane gives off a lot of water vapor. Meaning, if someone uses a propane heater in a motor home or some type of enclosed space, they'll have a rain shower inside due to condensation on the walls and ceiling. Kerosene won't do that. Plus, if needs be, depending on the model, someone can cook or boil water on the unit itself. Further expanding its utility.

    • @federicobalboa9145
      @federicobalboa9145 5 місяців тому +4

      true, I prefer a kerosene heater all the way.

    • @MissionaryForMexico
      @MissionaryForMexico Місяць тому

      I use a propane heater for heating my fifth wheel trailer. Never had any moisture in walls or anywhere inside! Why would you make up such a lie?

    • @ericf7063
      @ericf7063 17 днів тому +1

      @@MissionaryForMexico
      I'm not lying. Its happened to me. You must be using a different style of propane heater than mine.

  • @Sarasdad91
    @Sarasdad91 Рік тому +13

    I myself have ran a box Kerosene heater in a van, like the one in this video, it worked out fine for me. Other than the light Kerosene odor, turning off and on. It heated 96 sq-ft at half setting for 12 hours on less than a gallon of fuel. Took temps from 18f to 60f in an hour.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +2

      Hey timerider to use it in a van. It must have been really warm in there. I’m glad you like my video. If you could subscribe to my UA-cam channel. That would mean the world to me. Thanks for watching

  • @MrTanker10a
    @MrTanker10a 24 дні тому +3

    Excellent point on the Electrical comparison to that Propane and Kerosene usage. I have just purchased a kerosene heater for $149 for my 444-square foot (8-Ft Ceiling) insulated garage and a Blue container for $20… K1 in my area of NC costs $5.999 per gallons. Based on runtime? Kerosene was a no-brainer versus Kilowatt-Hours. I like to work in my garage and I have arthritic issues. I have thought of propane. But the thought of using it along with water vapor issues and a propane 😮 near me that a No-No! Kerosene heaters burn cleaner, Anti-Tipping safety devices built-in? I will take my chances. I can boil a pot of water on it versus a propane device. 😊
    A kerosene heater than a burning candle or at best a kerosene lamp 🪔 because 😊 I grew up using them during power outage.
    The most important to do is NOT to light and extinguish kerosene inside which is the primary cause of the lingering smell…
    I am building a mobile tray with wheels to place it in order to facilitate moving it in and out of my garage…😊
    Great Video except for the electrical comparison…😢

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  24 дні тому

      Thank you for watching. One thing that will help you. Is the fan for the kerosene heater. I just did a video on that. Runs on heat. No power needed. And helps move the heat around. Hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel.

  • @floydhershey9946
    @floydhershey9946 Рік тому +9

    One advantage the kerosene has in power situation is you heat water or food using it's flat top. We had one years for power outages.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +1

      Hey Floyd You are right on that. I even hade eggs with mine and coffee lol. I'm glad you like my video. I have others to watch as well. Hope you have subscribed to my channel. Take care.

  • @kenneth6731
    @kenneth6731 18 днів тому +1

    Thank you for the video. It was great! IMO Kerosene is a blessing. I run kerosene in my Aladdin blue flame heaters. They are the best I have ever used out of the several models I own and have restored. I also have a two burner Butterfly kerosene stove, and several Aladdin lamps. With just one jug of Kerosene I can light, heat and cook safely indoors. It was kind of funny because when I acquired these items my wife thought I was crazy, but then the -9F "Snowmaggedon" hit in Texas. EVERYTHING was off for days. We were quit comfortable while others suffered horribly. People were getting stinky after a few days, my wife got a hot bath after melting snow on the Butterfly, she was totally onboard after that. Yes Kerosene is expensive, but it's worth every cent to me. It's a safe, clean proven technology that you can count on and has a really long shelf life....

  • @billlink-q9y
    @billlink-q9y Рік тому +9

    Propane has 92,000 BTUs per gallon, and kerosene has 120,000+ BTUs per gallon. Propane creates huge quantities of water vapor during combustion. An easy cost/price comparison is expressed in cost per million BTUs, 10.86 gallons of propane, and 8.33 gallons of kerosene provide 1 million BTUs. One BTU equals the heat from a wooden "farmers' match".

  • @hydewhyte4364
    @hydewhyte4364 Рік тому +6

    That particular kerosene heater appears to be a Radiant 8 ... it's an 8000 btu heater with a runtime of up to 37 hours on a full 1.7 gallon tank according to the manual. I just changed out the wick on mine.

  • @Teaman596
    @Teaman596 Рік тому +5

    I bought the red dye kerosene last week from a gas station (getting hard to find a station that carries it). It was $5.49 per gallon. It does stink if you spill some, but being careful, the odor is not an issue.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +2

      Hey Ray. The red is not to bad. I used it for years. I’m glad you like my UA-cam channel. I hope you have seen my other videos. It would be great if you could subscribe. Take care

  • @BillR-e2g
    @BillR-e2g 20 днів тому +2

    Dec 2024. Noticed that 5 gallons of kerosene is now $50 (Sunnyside Kerosene Fuel 801G5 Lowes in Dallas) . Propane refill $23 at HD.

    • @joesalyers
      @joesalyers 4 дні тому

      $10 a gallon in Texas where the oil is? Kerosene is literally only $4.19 in Rural Virginia at the local gas station? You can by Kerosene from many gas stations, its the same thing. I would bet money that it's less than $2 a gallon at wholesaler and maybe $2 to $3 at a regular gas station. The Kerosene you buy in those over containers at lowes or other hardware stores is dye-free K-1 kerosene and the only difference is the color and the price, dye free K-1 is about 3 times more expensive and is really made for fancy oil lamps people use outdoors not heaters. It burns a more white light which is better for those "halloween" style oil lamps. Propane is less efficient than Kerosene in BTU as well, a gallon of kerosene has roughly 135,000 BTUs of energy, whereas a gallon of propane has roughly 91,333. But either one will work if you prefer Propane you can use it perfectly well, but if I was in Texas where they have the oil I would be using kerosene 100% since that would be the cheapest place in America to buy it.

  • @chop_chuiey2327
    @chop_chuiey2327 2 роки тому +4

    fuel update: use desiel fuel with additive pint of rubbing alcohol pint/5gal d. fuel or 16oz desiel additive treats 100 gallons of d. fuel. hope this helps. Source of emergency heat during power outage is critical

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  2 роки тому +4

      Thanks for the imfo. With heating getting so high. We need all the help we can get. I hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. Just trying to make my UA-cam family grow. Take care

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  2 роки тому +1

      I just subscribed to your channel as well.

    • @budjiman1
      @budjiman1 Рік тому +1

      What does the rubbing alcohol do?

  • @thomasmetayer3631
    @thomasmetayer3631 Рік тому +20

    Dont like propane. Its pressurized. Kerosene heater is not. Been using kerosene heat for iver 50 years. Never an issue. Keep heaters cleaned, and maintained. Use a kerosene additive..currently have 9 kero heaters, all sizes, types. Kerosene useage relative to wick size. Love my kero sun moonlighters. They sip fuel, 2" cotton wicks..they throw light, can cook on them, and of course heat. I keep 100 gallons of kero in hand, enough to get a hrough a winter, if power ever went out kong term.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +6

      Hey Tom. When I recorded that video. The price of propane. And kerosene was different at the time. But now kerosene is getting better. If you set your heater right. You can make it go a lot longer.

    • @jbw5485
      @jbw5485 3 дні тому

      Keri is $6.19/gall US. How much are you getting yours for?

    • @thomasmetayer3631
      @thomasmetayer3631 3 дні тому +1

      @jbw5485 $6.99/gal

    • @jbw5485
      @jbw5485 3 дні тому

      @@thomasmetayer3631 😬😬damn. Are the torpedo heaters decent? Or do they burn through fuel quick?

    • @thomasmetayer3631
      @thomasmetayer3631 2 дні тому +1

      @@jbw5485 I don't own any, but I know torpedo heaters suck fuel like crazy..my small radiants burn 1 gal for about 24 hours, and my small moonlighters go about 32 hours on a gallon..I utilize different heaters, depending on the outside temps ..

  • @rld1278
    @rld1278 Рік тому +7

    Huh. I used kerosene for 24 hours at 6.31 a day, 4 days at 25.25. (5.05 gal) My gf used a propane one like you have and got 12 hours out of a whole tank for 25.00, or 50.00 for 1 day. (Propane tank exchange was all they could find) I didn't put the cost of the appliance in them because it's a form of insurance and an investment for the future which will pay for itself.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому

      Hey robin. A lot of things I did hacker in. One. The smaller kerosene heater I use. Is a smaller one. And keep it on low. The smaller ones don’t use to much. And on low. They don’t burn to bad. The propane. It’s about 6:49 here. It’s going down. It was higher before. So just in using the propane heater on low. It does go a little longer. I hope you liked the video. And have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. Just trying to make my UA-cam family grow. Stay warm

  • @Mlogan11
    @Mlogan11 Рік тому +2

    Good comparison details. For completeness, it would have been good to include an electric heater (oil or fan) and what the cost for that would be. Other than for power outage emergencies, it only makes sense to use something instead of electric is if power isn't available in that location or the kW costs run higher that alt fuels over the same time period.
    All things being equal, clearly electric has the advantage since you don't need to be worried about adequate ventilation.

  • @111000100101001
    @111000100101001 Місяць тому +1

    Great video of comparison! I’m subscribing to your channel. Stay warm!

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Місяць тому

      Thank you. I have subscribed to you as well. I see your a car guy. If you look. I have a lot of car videos. I think you might like.

  • @railinly610
    @railinly610 Рік тому +2

    I think the price of a new kerosene heater is well worth it. Considering you won't have to change the wick for years, the cost per year for the hardware is minimal.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +1

      You are right on that. Im glad you like the video. I hope you have subscribed to my channel. Just trying to make my UA-cam family grow. Take care

  • @briansmythe3000
    @briansmythe3000 Рік тому +2

    I found one on the side of the road last week
    Got a new wick , Run's perfect now no Smell
    Just hard too get Kero around here Verry expensive

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому

      I know Walmart Home Depot. And Lowe’s has it. Just look up in your area. And see who carries K1 kerosene. Hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. Thanks for watching

  • @surgepro322able
    @surgepro322able 19 днів тому

    We buy k1 kerosene at the gas stations for $5.49 a gallon in Indiana.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  19 днів тому

      Hey surgepro. That is cheaper then what we have it at. It’s $5.79 here a gallon. I hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. There are other videos you might like as well. Thank you for watching

  • @ddmcpaisley6299
    @ddmcpaisley6299 Рік тому +3

    Geez, I really wanted a propane direct vent heater, but for 6 days of heat w. a 100 pound petroleum tank...that is 150.00 every 6 days, no wonder natural gas is cheap...I'm depressed now.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +1

      Natural gas here is ver expensive. Propane is cheaper. And kerosene heaters you can take with you. And put them almost wherever you want. I’m glad you like the video. Hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. Thanks

  • @HH-zg8zm
    @HH-zg8zm Місяць тому

    K1 hard to find now . Also propane fill stations hard to find exchange station yes 5 dollars higher on 3/4 filled tank 22 dollars my area pay 15 for full 20 pound at station

  • @williejwrightjr
    @williejwrightjr 11 місяців тому

    I live in South Carolina it cost $11 dollars at a place I know and $19.60 at Ace hardware where I live to fill up the 20 lb Tank

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  11 місяців тому

      Hey Big Willie. I hear ya. Propane here is $3.99. For me to fill a 20 lb tank. It’s about the same price. Now kerosene is $5.99. For K1. I’m glad you like the video. I have others you might enjoy as well. Hope you have subscribed. Take care

  • @kylewest100
    @kylewest100 Рік тому +1

    I’m going on a camping trip in February. Been looking at ways to heat the tent. Think I’m going with a kerosene heater. I’ve been worried about ventilation but now that I think about it, it shouldn’t be a issue. Me personally think kerosene is better because you can get it damn near every gas station. Can’t do that with propane

    • @louisrichards3702
      @louisrichards3702 11 місяців тому +1

      say what??? !!!!!!!!!!!! where do you live?????? i live in Oklahoma, and NO gas stations sell Kerosene,, but every place sells 20 pound propane tanks,, even drug stores.and hardware stores ,and grocery stores..hardware stores sell kerosene ,but they want 10$ a gallon..in a tent propane will turn it into a shower with water dripping down,kero wont..for inside a tent a small 8 wick chinese stove/heater for 25$ will work, it uses 100% cotton wicks which you can burn Diesel in ,which is half price of kero or propane..and you can get Diesel anywhere..

    • @kylewest100
      @kylewest100 11 місяців тому

      @@louisrichards3702 I live in the south. Big gas station brands don’t carry kerosene but just about every mom and pop gas stations do. I know for a fact I’ve got two less than a mile from my home that sell it.

  • @HH-zg8zm
    @HH-zg8zm Рік тому

    The problem with k1 is I one sells it. My little buddy 108 hrs 18 dollars

  • @kentbrothers3058
    @kentbrothers3058 Рік тому +1

    I heard the kerosene heaters give you headaches. I see the space you have is small for that size heater, how does it go with the odor and fumes?

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +2

      Hello. The space I’m using looks small. Your only seeing one part of it. It’s very long. I only use K1 kerosene. It does help with the smell. I don’t stay in there long. Also. There is some draft that comes in. But if you feel like your getting a headache. Open a door. Or window to get some air in. Hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. Thanks for watching

  • @johnsemrau6412
    @johnsemrau6412 Рік тому +1

    How about the Fumes from a Kerosene heater?? How 🤔 do you reduce them??

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +1

      Hey John One thing you can do. Is use K1 kerosene. Is clear. And does not smell. If you can’t buy it local. You can find it at Walmart. In the camping area. I hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. Just trying to make my UA-cam family grow

    • @henriknielsen9674
      @henriknielsen9674 Рік тому +2

      Use cleaner fuel and keep the flame blue and just on the edge of the metal bowl in the middle.

    • @user-nq8wz9cj1p
      @user-nq8wz9cj1p 6 місяців тому

      Please do I need to worry about carbon monoxide, if I'm using it in an enclosed area with no windows. I have a small room in my basement that I want to use for a gym?

  • @unbiased1004
    @unbiased1004 3 місяці тому

    The kerosene one is better because you can cook on it as well, you can`t do that with the propane one

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  3 місяці тому

      That is very true. Even with the large round kerosene heaters. You can cook with them. Thank you for watching my video. I hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. I have other videos I think you will like. Thanks for watching

  • @arthurmiller8336
    @arthurmiller8336 11 місяців тому

    15.00 a gallon in California right now I think I will start using diesel fuel with much cheaper

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  11 місяців тому

      Hey Art. That is crazy for that price. Try going to Walmart. Look in the camping section. They sell K1 here it’s about $12 each there. Try that. I hope it helps. Take care

  • @dustydawson8977
    @dustydawson8977 Рік тому

    I pick kerosene all day everyday just dont understand the 10000 btu sqare unit $160 and the 23800 btu round unit $140 just bought at walmart

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому

      I got mine used. It was still in the box. And I’m perfect I hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel

  • @RyanMcKenna-u1q
    @RyanMcKenna-u1q 6 годин тому

    FOR PETES SAKE. cost should not be a factor like there is hardly any difference what is wrong with people are they all penny pinchers??? which one is most safe. do you want a 20 pound propane tank sitting in your living room or a kerosine heater with a tank of kerosine ? that is the real issue that no one talks about becasue they are all about saving 3 pennies here and there its ridiculous -

  • @tristonarmstrong4617
    @tristonarmstrong4617 Рік тому +3

    I personally love the smell of kerosine

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Рік тому +1

      Its not that bad of a smell. Im glad you like my video. I hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. Just trying to make my UA-cam family grow.

    • @suezbell1
      @suezbell1 Рік тому +1

      Yuck. Even worse is the smell when you first put out the flame.

  • @paulsccna2964
    @paulsccna2964 11 днів тому

    Kerosene is in December 2024 is $12 a gallon!

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  11 днів тому

      Where are you buying it from. If you look up. What places have K1 kerosene. It’s cheaper

  • @arthurmiller8336
    @arthurmiller8336 11 місяців тому

    80.00 Dollars for 5 gallons of kerosene in California plus taxes on it

  • @kwslife116
    @kwslife116 3 місяці тому

    Where I live propane is $10 for 20#. Very cheap

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  3 місяці тому +2

      Wow. I wish it was like that here. I’m glad you like my video. I hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. Just trying to make my UA-cam family grow. Take care

    • @kwslife116
      @kwslife116 3 місяці тому

      @@RusticTrends yep Ill Subscribe. Good luck. Im in CT.
      Been using Propane to heat my small garage. but got one of those same kerosene heaters for free. figured i would try it.

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  3 місяці тому +1

      @@kwslife116 I love the pone i have. Helps keep my garage warm in the winter. Thank you for subscribing

  • @jonnyp1778
    @jonnyp1778 Рік тому +2

    Anyone had one in a tent?

    • @CarolineJoyAmico
      @CarolineJoyAmico Рік тому +1

      I’ve seen warnings not to. But I don’t NECESSARILY listen to every warning (I drink raw milk). But I think I would avoid a kerosene heater in a tent.

    • @suezbell1
      @suezbell1 Рік тому

      There are a couple of different sizes of Mr. Buddy propane heaters that might be worth considering for a tent, depending upon the size of the tent.

    • @elisem1912
      @elisem1912 Рік тому +1

      Been camping with Mr. Buddy hooked to hose with large tank.I leave the propane tank outside of tent and unzip a tent window an inch or two for air. I also bring carbon monoxide detector. You should turn it off before sleeping.. but I don't. Sometimes,the weather is in the 20's° and Mr. Buddy heater and warm sleeping bags work.

  • @mikebrowna1461
    @mikebrowna1461 9 місяців тому

    5 gal is now $60.00or more !!!!!

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  9 місяців тому

      Hey Mike. I know it’s crazy how much it cost now. I hope you have subscribed to my UA-cam channel. It would mean a lot to me if you did. Take care

  • @otisgriffin572
    @otisgriffin572 Місяць тому

    I paid $69.99 for 5 gal at home depot 2023 is use it 2 × that was k1 DIS year I'll not go use it going sell one day buy new😮🙄🤔😇😇power go out I might need it😅😂😇😇

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  Місяць тому +1

      Just look up in your area who has K1. It’s cheaper then Home Depot

  • @briangreen256
    @briangreen256 6 днів тому

    Kerosene lasts longer.

  • @kenjohnson961
    @kenjohnson961 Місяць тому

    air tight wood stove

  • @MissionaryForMexico
    @MissionaryForMexico Місяць тому

    Kerosene is expensive!

  • @mrGW
    @mrGW 7 місяців тому

    Use biodiesel instead

    • @RusticTrends
      @RusticTrends  7 місяців тому

      That I will have to try. I hope you give my video. A thumbs up. And subscribed. It helps my channel. It means a lot to me. Thanks for watching

    • @mrGW
      @mrGW 7 місяців тому

      @@RusticTrends
      In Sweden where i live lampoil/kerosene is silly expensive.
      I use regular diesel in my lamps. Not even biodiesel.
      No soot, no smell, no problem.
      But for one who likes to be carefull maybe biodiesel would be better then just regular diesel. The lamp doesnt care tho