Warm at last - Parafin heather bought today

MarkVPiazza


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Message Posted:
22/11/2011 17:44

Well we tried the aircon and the gas heater, but our open-plan bungalow never got comfortably warm.

A couple of nights ago we visited some friends who had a paraffin/kerosene heater - the place was incredibly warm.

Today we went out and bought the same model of heater and tonight we are warm at last.

The heater is a Corona "Circle of Warmth" SL66 which turns out a maximum 22.500 btus .

It cost 650TL from a place in Nicosia (head to Nicosia, head straight across the big roundabout for about two miles, turn right when the Mercedes garage is on your left. Go past the Golden Tulip hotel, then a little way further along you will see the Transport Museum on your right. Just after this is a "General" electrical shop selling A/C units and these stoves)

You will need to buy 2x D type batteries for the built-in igniter(these are the largest 1 1/2 volt round "torch batteries"), a plastic kerosene container and funnel, and after a few simple installation steps you are off.

MarkVPiazza


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Message Posted:
22/11/2011 17:51

Kerosene was about 2.8tl a litre, it says the stove burns 0.75 litres per hour at maximum output, but I don't think we have it anywhere near maximum as it was throwing out so much heat. We did notice a slight smell, which I think was because we had it down too low (it warns of this in the instructions), which we did not notice at our friends, so a little experimentation is required.



Next job it to get a piece of wood and some wheels to make the unit portable - it needs to be lit outside as it generates some smoke and smell when first lit.

slatnumber7


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Message Posted:
22/11/2011 18:01

I've had one for a couple of years now (same model) and I agree with all that's posted above, just have a care where you buy your kerosene from. Some garages have old stock which burns foul, I've found the pink kerosene to be the best. Don't forget to get a spare wick as it's best to change them at the end of each winter.

Tango1


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Message Posted:
22/11/2011 18:07

We don't have that model, but I do agree about these heaters. I'm sure the family in UK think we've gone back to the dartk ages, when we talk about heating this way, but they are very good indeed. Wouldn't have them in bedroom though - that's where the halogen heaters are situated.

negativenick


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Message Posted:
22/11/2011 18:19

parafin heater in the living room ?



brings a whole new meaning to "living the dream"........





35 deg here ! (and they laughed..........)

RickF64


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Message Posted:
22/11/2011 21:26

Properly maintained and operated - as per the enclosed instructions - these heaters will last for years and give excellent heat output. A good investment IMHO.

The wick should not need changing every year provided you adhere to the instructions and 'service' the heater at the end of each season and then store it under cover.

By the way MarkVP, I think your new heater should have come in a box complete with batteries and a siphon.

Deniz1


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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 07:23

A friend went to Lefkosa on Saturday dont know if it was the same shop. They were told the size of their lounge needed a heater that would cost 1200 tl. They left! Do you have a name or phone number for the place you went to?

Groucho



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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 07:38

They do give off some fumes and water vapour though, don't they?

Groucho



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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 07:39

PS I thought 'Parafin heather' was only for hire!

simbas



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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 08:27

I thought that caused condensation too , they have probably improved

Simbas

Groucho



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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 08:35

No Simbas.... when you burn and fossil fuel they give off water vapour. Lots of it.

simbas



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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 08:38

God , you live and learn , i thought it was the same thing , iv'e learned something new today , thank you

Simbas

dvdjohn


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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 08:40

I have had on for a few years now, bought it on the dark side for aprox 300 euros.



They give a lot of heat with no condensation, but is you have them to low they do smell.



The one we bought was made in Japan.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 09:03

dvdjohn,

If it burns kerosene, or paraffin as it is widely known, then it does give off water vapour. That you don't notice it must mean your home is adequately ventilated...

martinD41


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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 09:58

And don't forget the Carbon Dioxide....

martinD41


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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 10:17

Please be careful.... http://www.ehow.com/about_5042294_dangers-kerosene-heaters.html

BoTanica


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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 12:55

I love the smell of paraffin heaters - they bring back memories of being cosy and warm when a child. Remember the advert for "esso blue"?

rowlo



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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 18:50

boom boom boom boom ,

MarkVPiazza


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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 19:01

Message 6 - Rick, no batteries or syphon in the box (looked sealed as from manufacturers). The batteries were easy to find, looked in 2 Yapi markets today, but no syphon pump (this is just needed to emptying out the tank before a wick-clean which entails running the tank and wick completely dry) .



Message 7 - The company is Omag Ltd, though from outside I only noticed the name "General" phone no 0392 227 8362



After we turned the wick/heat up, the smell stopped.



I left the doors open before bed to let any damp air out - there was no condensation on any windows this morning, so no ill effects as far as I can discern.

http://www.corona.co.jp/en/products/sl66.html

We had the heater on for five hours, and I reckon we burnt about 3 litres of gasyag (paraffin), so the day's cost was about 8-9TL

Tango1


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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 20:40

Msg.17 Yes those were the days of the Esso "Bleedooler" weren't they?

martinD41


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Message Posted:
23/11/2011 20:52

When you live in a House that's built like a Lock-up Garage, then paraffin heaters are great.. enjoy .. Personally I prefer the 20th century approach .....But that's just my opinion...