Want to watch more? Click the link below to check out my BIG PLAYLIST of Dyna-Glo kerosene heater videos where I share more tips, tricks, and safety 👇 th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html And as always, I'll catch you on the next one, bye now! - Sarah
Finally! I've been searching for a wick dry burn video. The instructions seem overly complicated. The manufacturer really should put up some instructional videos
I tried to tie dry burn info into this video but honestly, I need to make that it’s own video with better explanation. I will work on that. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
I just let mine burn all the way out. I tip the heater and suck out all the kerosene . Then relight it outside. When its out and cold a couple hours later I add fuel.
You've got some great videos on the Dyna Glo heaters, very helpful! I just lit mine for the first time yesterday, I bought it last year as an emergency backup in case of power outages and thought I should test it out. Thanks very much for the great information!
Thank you for the kind compliment. I've conveniently put all of my kerosene heater videos in one playlist, here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html How are you liking your heater so far? You picked an excellent heater for backup during power outages. If you ever have specific questions about it, just drop it in the comment section of one of my videos. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
Hi John! We have an entire kerosene heater playlist on our channel, check it out for more helpful info. I even made a full video on just changing out the wicks in these models a while back. Don't let these heaters intimidate you, they really are simple to work on and with a little research you can fix anything yourself. I'm glad you found my videos helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day John!
Wow, that’s a good deal! Glad to hear you snagged that up, I would’ve done the same. If you need any help or just want to recap how to put a new wick in before actually doing it, I have a video on the channel walking you through step by step, if you need it. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! If you enjoyed this video, check out my kerosene heater video playlist for more great info & tips. Here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
I think we own like 5 of those things, but never think to grab one to use. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Thanks! I could probably spend an entire year making videos on these heaters, lol. The weather has been pretty wonky here. Over the weekend we went down to the teens but tomorrow we're having a heat wave...going up to the 50's. This has been such a strange winter down here for us. When its gorgeous outside I get this itch to start tearing up the garden and start planting but I have to keep telling myself its still February, can't play in the dirt yet...lol. Hopefully this message finds you doing well and staying warm. Glad to hear you're not dealing with a power outage, those are always a bummer because they seem to happen at the most inconvenient times. Take care.
Thank you very much for the informative video. I know that I can start the kerosene heater without using the electronic ignitioner but I was wondering if I can extinguish this heater by simply lowering the wick knob without using the shut off lever and wick knob together or in other words by extinguishing it like a kerosene lamp or lantern.
Hi! The short answer to this question is no. The reason is because that knob will only lower the wick so far, not low enough to extinguish the flame. The knob is really nothing more than a flame height adjuster. I’m going to film some videos in the upcoming weeks about that emergency shut off and show how the actual pendulum works to extinguish the flame. Be on the lookout for those. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care.
I have the same kerosene heater like yours. I prefer to use the Dyna-Glo wick as it fits and burns evenly. I also add kerosene additive to my 5 gallon can prior to filling it as it reduces the smell while burning and carbon build up on the wick.
Same here, we ALWAYS prefer the Dyna Glo wicks over other brands for this heater. Funny you mentioned the additive...I was planning to make a video on that soon, read my mind. As always, thanks for being a subscriber and supporting our channel! -Sarah
Thank you for serving the Kerosene community. I've been having endless problems. My flame diminished, bought a new Dyno-glo wick at Walmart same as shown in your video. New wick works beautifully up to burning 3 gallons of kerosene. After that is never the same and needs another wick. I am up to my 4th wick, 4th different fuel locations. 3 locations sell 1-k i even tried at some point red dye to see if i notice any difference. I install the wicks, install them kerosene soaked already and then even give time to have them soaked after installation process is finished. It seems like the wicks stop bringing fuel up, when malfunctioning there also smell. I see no water in tank or fuel. Have you encountered defectived wicks ever? What are your thoughts? When efficiency vanished i even try dry-burning the wick, no improvement after doing that?
Hi! This is an interesting scenario. I've used this exact brand shown in the video for years now and have never had a defective wick. A diminishing flame can be caused by a number of things. First thing that comes to mind is that its possible your wick is not in the sleeve correctly or the pins have slipped out of place. If the wick is not in the sleeve correctly it can slip downward during use or not raise fully to begin with causing the flame to diminish. If the flame is too low, it will produce that nasty smell. I personally do not presoak my wicks before installing. I install the wick completely dry, put everything back together, fill my tank, then just let it sit for one hour before I light it up. This allows the fuel to travel upward the way it's supposed to. Water in kerosene is visually difficult to spot because water is denser than kerosene, meaning the water will not be on the top but instead on the bottom. Have you tried additive? I've had great results with the Century 21 brand, it's usually a small blue, green, and yellow colored bottle and retails for about $4.99 at Tractor Supply, Rural King, and Lowe's. It's usually available unscented and scented (like pine or vanilla). Additive works to disperse any water content in your kerosene, simply add it to your fuel before pouring fuel into the heater tank. I would suggest watching my wick change video step by step and see if you can pin point anything I do differently from what you have done while installing the new wick. Here's the direct video link: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html A common mistake people make while sliding the wick onto the cylinder is that they forget to keep the wick in the raised position with the black knob (aka wick adjuster knob). I really don't think your wicks are defective (at least not all 4 of them). I think there is something else going on. I hope this information helps. It's difficult to diagnose a heaters problem when I don't have it in front of me. When you figure this out, let me know how it all worked out, I'm really curious. If you find my videos helpful, I have an entire kerosene heater playlist on my channel, check it out. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care.
Don’t let these heaters intimidate you, they really are simple units to work with even if you have no mechanical knowledge. I’m in my 30’s as well. I started hearing from other women how they appreciate seeing another woman explain how these heaters work so I made an entire kerosene heater playlist on our channel, check it out. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Let me know how you’re liking the unit so far. Have a great day!
Hi there! You are the TH-cam Dyna-Glo guru! 🙂I just unboxed mine today and set it up, and did the first lighting. But during the 60 minute wait for the wick soaking I went thru the entire manual. And really, every two tanks gotta do a dry burn and disassemble and scrub the wick? Seriously? 🤔 I have a 100 year old Perfection 525 and it takes practically zero maintenance. Nothing at all like recommended in the Dyna-Glo manual. What do you do? Every two weeks like the manual states?
Hi 👋 Welcome to my channel! Sounds like you have discovered my Dyna-Glo kerosene heater video playlist. I remember my first time setting one of these heaters up...I was nervous I was going to mess something up and burn the house down...lol. I created these videos with the goal of alieviating peoples anxiety by showing them how to properly and safely use these heaters. I'm really happy to hear that you read the manual! Put that booklet in a safe place...just in case you ever need it for the parts list or the steps for the wick change out, etc. Even I have to refer to it from time to time and I've been using these heaters for years now. Moving on to your question...every 2 weeks is Dyna-Glo's recommendation based on their product testing. The REASON we dry burn is to burn off the carbon deposits on the wick. ALL kerosene fuel has sulfur in it. It is ALWAYS recommended to use clear K1 kerosene in these heaters BECAUSE it has the LOWEST amount of sulfur in it. When sulfur is burned it creates carbon deposits on the wick. Carbon deposits make it difficult to light your wick, extinguish your flame, and makes the wick "stiff" and difficult to move up and down. How often you dry burn is really dependent on your situation. If you are using this heater as a BACKUP heat source in the event of power outages...you're right...what the manual says doesn't make sense. If it's for backup only and I used it for 2 days while they were restoring power, I'd probably just make sure I dry burned it when I was done using it and then put it back into storage. Now, lets say you're using this heater as your PRIMARY heat source, meaning you're using it every single day. That's a lot of opportunity for carbon build up to happen because remember, all kerosene has sulfur in it and sulfur is what is creating those black carbon deposits on the wick. In this case, yes...every 2 tankfuls OR every week is fairly reasonable for a dry burn. Personally, I've done all different methods...every week, every 2 weeks, once a month, etc etc etc. When I dry burn every week (we use these as a PRIMARY every day heat source), I have found that the wick stays in full working order and as a result, I don't run into problems like the unit not working properly at the most inconvenient time. So to me, the peace of mind is worth doing it every week if I'm using it every day. I really think that the manual was written based on someone using these heaters daily, not once in a while. I can't talk about the Perfection heaters because I've never worked on one and I don't own one. Hopefully this helps you navigate the "how and when" of dry burning. If you have any other questions about this heater, just drop it in the comments. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and happy holidays!
@@americanbackroadcreations Thank you for your in depth answer. Everything you said makes sense. This heater will not be a primary source of home heat. Occasional movie night in an unheated den, or when I have to so some work in a cold garage. I never thought about it being a primary, only source of heat and used daily as such. So then, now it does seem reasonable to me, the required maintenance they recommend for daily users. Have a great Christmas!
Do you ever use sulfur free diesel? I have seen people say they do so successfully and yet the manufacturer instructions clearly state not to. I am not worried about the warranty, but paying half of the cost of K1 is tempting.
Hi 👋 Personally, no, I do not use anything other than clear k1 kerosene. Sulfur free diesel does not exist…it’s actually called ultra low sulfur diesel. All fuel has sulfur in it at some level. The problem with using any grade of diesel in a ventless kerosene heater is the automotive additives that are in it. When you burn diesel in the heater, you’ll be burning those automotive additives and releasing them into the air of your home…causing unsafe conditions such as extremely high levels of carbon monoxide. The byproducts of diesel burning can make you sick and/or kill you without ventilation (not just cracking a window open, you need to send the byproducts outside). Burning diesel (any grade of it) will also ruin your wick faster as it is not clean burning due to those automotive additives. I know the heavy hit the wallet takes purchasing kerosene all too well. My personal and professional opinion is to stick with the fuel the manufacturer designed the unit to burn…clear k1 kerosene. It’s not about ruining the warranty, it’s about understanding the chemistry of burning specific fuels and the health hazards behind it. To lessen the hit the wallet takes, I highly recommend planning ahead. I have found buying clear k1 kerosene is cheaper in the off season. Same with wicks, buy it in the summer because it’s a nightmare finding one in the dead of winter. Keep a log sheet/chart and document exactly how much you are using, how many hours you got out of your tank, and record the temperature that day. All of this information can help you plan ahead for the next month or the following winter for how much you’ll spend on kerosene. I also recommend writing down the kerosene price you paid or keep your receipt with your log/chart. This will help you see the kerosene price trends. Once you know all these numbers (I did it for 1 winter, November to March basically) you can budget and preplan way easier. Remember, it’s not about voiding warranty…it’s about the chemistry behind the fuel and your safety. I hope this explanation helps you, I really need to make a video covering this. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, check out my other kerosene heater videos and please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
Does the heater need to be completely empty on fuel to dry burn the wick? Only asking because the manual mentions it but mine still has a half a tank in it…
Hi 👋 I have to write a novel to give you the best in depth answer I have so here we go…Dry burning is the process we use to “clean” the wick. “Dry” refers to no more fuel in the tank for the wick to soak up. So when you notice your fuel gauge moving close to the “E” aka empty, you need to stay close to the heater (where you can visually see it). Once you notice the flame starting to go low on its own (because it’s running out of kerosene), pick the heater up by its handle and move it outside while still lit, be extremely careful not to bump it so you don’t trip the emergency shut off. Once outside, let the flame diminish on its own. I have found this process can take 10 to 30 minutes depending at what point you noticed it running out of fuel. Once the flame goes out on its own, be sure to hit the shut off switch to completely finish extinguishing the remaining burn that’s happening. Dry burning is extremely stinky and puts a lot of fumes in the air, you will notice the smell…it’s hard to miss. Essentially, you are purposely letting the heater run out of fuel and start burning off the carbon deposits on the wick. There is no way to avoid carbon deposits (the build up on your wick). ALL kerosene fuel, even clear k1 kerosene, has sulfur in it. When sulfur is burned, it leaves behind carbon deposits on the wick. We use clear, k1 kerosene in these heaters because it has the LOWEST amount of sulfur in it. If you are using kerosene that has high sulfur content (many times this is the pink dyed kerosene), it can produce a rotten egg smell and create massive buildup of carbon deposits on your wick. To keep the wick maintained and functioning properly, dry burning is typically recommended every other week if you use the heater every day OR after burning about 2 to 3 tanks of fuel, whichever comes first. So as you’ve read above…it is literally impossible to dry burn your heater with fuel in it. I really hope this explanation helps you. If you have other questions, drop them in the comments and I’ll do my best to walk you through it. I made an entire playlist of kerosene heater videos to help people, I encourage you to check it out. Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
Sorry for such a late response, trying to catch up on all the comments on the channel today. So I can get a wick to last a really long time, way more than 2 winter seasons with proper dry burning and maintenance (using it as primary heat). I’ve had viewers tell me they can get as high as 10 plus seasons. I just prefer to change it out more frequently simply because wicks are cheap and it’s a piece of mind. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Hi 👋 great question! I’ve never actually purchased an igniter separate from the wick. I always purchase this exact wick/igniter combo you see in the video because it’s usually cheaper to do so. Based on my quick google search just now, it looks like Menard’s, Lowe’s, and Amazon sell just the igniter. Average price I’m seeing is about $6.99 for one. You’ll have to double check the packaging to see if it’s compatible with this Dyna Glo model. Honestly, if I were you, I would track down this exact wick/igniter combo package that I show in the video because it’s really the best bang for the buck. This combo usually sells for $11.99 Even if you just use the igniter now and save that new wick for when you need it later, it’ll be worth it. Wish I had a more straightforward answer for you, but I never purchase the igniter separately. If you have any problems tracking down just the igniter, just know that you CAN still use the heater without one. You’ll just have to manually light it. I like to always keep a long BIC lighter on hand to be able to manually light it, way easier than using a match. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, check out our kerosene heater video playlist and please consider subscribing. Take care!
Yes and the reason for this is to brush all of the remaining carbon deposits off the wick. Carbon deposits in the wick basically burn up during the dry burn…think of a self cleaning oven…you still have to go in after the clean and remove all the burnt stuff out…same thing with this wick. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Based on the few details you gave, it sounds like you have a heavily clogged up wick. If you don’t dry burn your wick at least once every 2 weeks during routine use, carbon deposits build up on the wick to the point where it becomes super difficult to light it. I would just go ahead and install a new wick if I were you. Once you install the new wick, learn about the dry burn process to keep the wick clean. Once you change the wick, stick a piece of tape on the tank of your heater and write the date you put the new wick in. It’ll help you keep track of how old that wick is. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
True. The pink dye is a form of colored additive that ruins fiberglass wicks. Dry burning the wick doesn’t usually work once exposed to the pink kerosene. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Hi 👋 there is no direct answer for your question because there are so many variables to consider. With proper maintenance (dry burning) and using only clear k1 kerosene, fiberglass wicks CAN last several winter seasons. I’ve heard of people using the same wick for over 5 years. My family uses these heaters daily as a primary heating source. I personally prefer to change the wick every fall before the winter season starts to have a peace of mind. Fiberglass wicks aren’t expensive, they typically range between $10 to $20 for one depending on what store you purchase from. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and happy holidays!
Absolutely! I’m not sure how long rechargeable batteries will last though. Regular c batteries will last an entire winter season of starting this heater daily with the igniter switch. When it comes time to store your heater (usually in the spring), remember to pull the batteries out. This prevents any possibility of the heater being “accidentally” turned on during your storage months.
No. I can write a novel about why you should not burn diesel in a KEROSENE heater, but the most important reason is because the manufacturer designed this heater based on the chemical properties of kerosene fuel. Their manual is very specific to ONLY USE CLEAR K-1 KEROSENE. The manufacturer is NEVER RESPONSIBLE for any damage (if your house burns down) or loss of life (heavy carbon monoxide poisoning produced from burning diesel) that may occur from improper use of this heater (aka putting diesel in this heater when you're not supposed to). The way I look at it is, you wouldn't put diesel in a gas powered truck would you? No? Then why would you risk putting the incorrect fuel in a KEROSENE heater? I know you see it all over the internet, people putting diesel in these heaters. Don't let stupidity fool you, there are a lot of negligent people out there posting unreliable and unsafe information to TH-cam for the sake of views. Personally, I'd rather see people safe than sorry so my answer will always be a hard no to this question. If you found this video helpful, check out our big playlist of kerosene heater videos. Here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
That's one of the reasons I love the packaging of these wicks because the company lists all the different models of heaters this wick will work in. I appreciate you taking the time to type the model numbers down here in the comments for everybody. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing!
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And as always, I'll catch you on the next one, bye now! - Sarah
Finally! I've been searching for a wick dry burn video. The instructions seem overly complicated. The manufacturer really should put up some instructional videos
I tried to tie dry burn info into this video but honestly, I need to make that it’s own video with better explanation. I will work on that. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
I just let mine burn all the way out. I tip the heater and suck out all the kerosene . Then relight it outside. When its out and cold a couple hours later I add fuel.
@@vdog4799 that simple... You should consider writing the directions for the manufacture 😉. Much appreciation to all for taking the time to reply👍
You've got some great videos on the Dyna Glo heaters, very helpful! I just lit mine for the first time yesterday, I bought it last year as an emergency backup in case of power outages and thought I should test it out. Thanks very much for the great information!
Thank you for the kind compliment. I've conveniently put all of my kerosene heater videos in one playlist, here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html How are you liking your heater so far? You picked an excellent heater for backup during power outages. If you ever have specific questions about it, just drop it in the comment section of one of my videos. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
So glad I found your channel. I have the same heater and the local repair guy wanted $50 initial charge to look at it.
Thanks!!
Hi John! We have an entire kerosene heater playlist on our channel, check it out for more helpful info. I even made a full video on just changing out the wicks in these models a while back. Don't let these heaters intimidate you, they really are simple to work on and with a little research you can fix anything yourself. I'm glad you found my videos helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day John!
Just found some wick/ignitor sets for the wk95c8b for $9.00 USD! I bought the whole stack, so were good for a long time.
Wow, that’s a good deal! Glad to hear you snagged that up, I would’ve done the same. If you need any help or just want to recap how to put a new wick in before actually doing it, I have a video on the channel walking you through step by step, if you need it. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Hey ,thank you for this video, i learned alot..
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Great video
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! If you enjoyed this video, check out my kerosene heater video playlist for more great info & tips. Here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
Use a magnetic bowl to keep the small screws in.
I think we own like 5 of those things, but never think to grab one to use. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Great video… how’s your weather? We’re snowed and iced in again.. no power outages so far.. great information and happy 2023
Thanks! I could probably spend an entire year making videos on these heaters, lol. The weather has been pretty wonky here. Over the weekend we went down to the teens but tomorrow we're having a heat wave...going up to the 50's. This has been such a strange winter down here for us. When its gorgeous outside I get this itch to start tearing up the garden and start planting but I have to keep telling myself its still February, can't play in the dirt yet...lol. Hopefully this message finds you doing well and staying warm. Glad to hear you're not dealing with a power outage, those are always a bummer because they seem to happen at the most inconvenient times. Take care.
thanks so much on the video very helpful
You're welcome! As always, thanks for being a subscriber and supporting our channel! -Sarah
Thank you very much for the informative video. I know that I can start the kerosene heater without using the electronic ignitioner but I was wondering if I can extinguish this heater by simply lowering the wick knob without using the shut off lever and wick knob together or in other words by extinguishing it like a kerosene lamp or lantern.
Hi! The short answer to this question is no. The reason is because that knob will only lower the wick so far, not low enough to extinguish the flame. The knob is really nothing more than a flame height adjuster. I’m going to film some videos in the upcoming weeks about that emergency shut off and show how the actual pendulum works to extinguish the flame. Be on the lookout for those. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care.
I have the same kerosene heater like yours. I prefer to use the Dyna-Glo wick as it fits and burns evenly. I also add kerosene additive to my 5 gallon can prior to filling it as it reduces the smell while burning and carbon build up on the wick.
Same here, we ALWAYS prefer the Dyna Glo wicks over other brands for this heater. Funny you mentioned the additive...I was planning to make a video on that soon, read my mind. As always, thanks for being a subscriber and supporting our channel! -Sarah
Thank you for serving the Kerosene community. I've been having endless problems. My flame diminished, bought a new Dyno-glo wick at Walmart same as shown in your video. New wick works beautifully up to burning 3 gallons of kerosene. After that is never the same and needs another wick. I am up to my 4th wick, 4th different fuel locations. 3 locations sell 1-k i even tried at some point red dye to see if i notice any difference. I install the wicks, install them kerosene soaked already and then even give time to have them soaked after installation process is finished. It seems like the wicks stop bringing fuel up, when malfunctioning there also smell. I see no water in tank or fuel. Have you encountered defectived wicks ever? What are your thoughts? When efficiency vanished i even try dry-burning the wick, no improvement after doing that?
Hi! This is an interesting scenario. I've used this exact brand shown in the video for years now and have never had a defective wick. A diminishing flame can be caused by a number of things. First thing that comes to mind is that its possible your wick is not in the sleeve correctly or the pins have slipped out of place. If the wick is not in the sleeve correctly it can slip downward during use or not raise fully to begin with causing the flame to diminish. If the flame is too low, it will produce that nasty smell. I personally do not presoak my wicks before installing. I install the wick completely dry, put everything back together, fill my tank, then just let it sit for one hour before I light it up. This allows the fuel to travel upward the way it's supposed to. Water in kerosene is visually difficult to spot because water is denser than kerosene, meaning the water will not be on the top but instead on the bottom. Have you tried additive? I've had great results with the Century 21 brand, it's usually a small blue, green, and yellow colored bottle and retails for about $4.99 at Tractor Supply, Rural King, and Lowe's. It's usually available unscented and scented (like pine or vanilla). Additive works to disperse any water content in your kerosene, simply add it to your fuel before pouring fuel into the heater tank. I would suggest watching my wick change video step by step and see if you can pin point anything I do differently from what you have done while installing the new wick. Here's the direct video link: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html A common mistake people make while sliding the wick onto the cylinder is that they forget to keep the wick in the raised position with the black knob (aka wick adjuster knob). I really don't think your wicks are defective (at least not all 4 of them). I think there is something else going on. I hope this information helps. It's difficult to diagnose a heaters problem when I don't have it in front of me. When you figure this out, let me know how it all worked out, I'm really curious. If you find my videos helpful, I have an entire kerosene heater playlist on my channel, check it out. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care.
Just got one of these last week. Was curious if this was something, I as a 32 yr old woman without mechanical inclination, could pull off by myself.
Don’t let these heaters intimidate you, they really are simple units to work with even if you have no mechanical knowledge. I’m in my 30’s as well. I started hearing from other women how they appreciate seeing another woman explain how these heaters work so I made an entire kerosene heater playlist on our channel, check it out. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Let me know how you’re liking the unit so far. Have a great day!
You can do it your wise enough to do your homework, and plan,you will be fine
Hi there! You are the TH-cam Dyna-Glo guru! 🙂I just unboxed mine today and set it up, and did the first lighting. But during the 60 minute wait for the wick soaking I went thru the entire manual. And really, every two tanks gotta do a dry burn and disassemble and scrub the wick? Seriously? 🤔 I have a 100 year old Perfection 525 and it takes practically zero maintenance. Nothing at all like recommended in the Dyna-Glo manual. What do you do? Every two weeks like the manual states?
Hi 👋 Welcome to my channel! Sounds like you have discovered my Dyna-Glo kerosene heater video playlist. I remember my first time setting one of these heaters up...I was nervous I was going to mess something up and burn the house down...lol. I created these videos with the goal of alieviating peoples anxiety by showing them how to properly and safely use these heaters. I'm really happy to hear that you read the manual! Put that booklet in a safe place...just in case you ever need it for the parts list or the steps for the wick change out, etc. Even I have to refer to it from time to time and I've been using these heaters for years now. Moving on to your question...every 2 weeks is Dyna-Glo's recommendation based on their product testing. The REASON we dry burn is to burn off the carbon deposits on the wick. ALL kerosene fuel has sulfur in it. It is ALWAYS recommended to use clear K1 kerosene in these heaters BECAUSE it has the LOWEST amount of sulfur in it. When sulfur is burned it creates carbon deposits on the wick. Carbon deposits make it difficult to light your wick, extinguish your flame, and makes the wick "stiff" and difficult to move up and down. How often you dry burn is really dependent on your situation. If you are using this heater as a BACKUP heat source in the event of power outages...you're right...what the manual says doesn't make sense. If it's for backup only and I used it for 2 days while they were restoring power, I'd probably just make sure I dry burned it when I was done using it and then put it back into storage. Now, lets say you're using this heater as your PRIMARY heat source, meaning you're using it every single day. That's a lot of opportunity for carbon build up to happen because remember, all kerosene has sulfur in it and sulfur is what is creating those black carbon deposits on the wick. In this case, yes...every 2 tankfuls OR every week is fairly reasonable for a dry burn. Personally, I've done all different methods...every week, every 2 weeks, once a month, etc etc etc. When I dry burn every week (we use these as a PRIMARY every day heat source), I have found that the wick stays in full working order and as a result, I don't run into problems like the unit not working properly at the most inconvenient time. So to me, the peace of mind is worth doing it every week if I'm using it every day. I really think that the manual was written based on someone using these heaters daily, not once in a while. I can't talk about the Perfection heaters because I've never worked on one and I don't own one. Hopefully this helps you navigate the "how and when" of dry burning. If you have any other questions about this heater, just drop it in the comments. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and happy holidays!
@@americanbackroadcreations Thank you for your in depth answer. Everything you said makes sense. This heater will not be a primary source of home heat. Occasional movie night in an unheated den, or when I have to so some work in a cold garage. I never thought about it being a primary, only source of heat and used daily as such. So then, now it does seem reasonable to me, the required maintenance they recommend for daily users. Have a great Christmas!
Do you ever use sulfur free diesel? I have seen people say they do so successfully and yet the manufacturer instructions clearly state not to.
I am not worried about the warranty, but paying half of the cost of K1 is tempting.
Hi 👋 Personally, no, I do not use anything other than clear k1 kerosene. Sulfur free diesel does not exist…it’s actually called ultra low sulfur diesel. All fuel has sulfur in it at some level. The problem with using any grade of diesel in a ventless kerosene heater is the automotive additives that are in it. When you burn diesel in the heater, you’ll be burning those automotive additives and releasing them into the air of your home…causing unsafe conditions such as extremely high levels of carbon monoxide. The byproducts of diesel burning can make you sick and/or kill you without ventilation (not just cracking a window open, you need to send the byproducts outside). Burning diesel (any grade of it) will also ruin your wick faster as it is not clean burning due to those automotive additives. I know the heavy hit the wallet takes purchasing kerosene all too well. My personal and professional opinion is to stick with the fuel the manufacturer designed the unit to burn…clear k1 kerosene. It’s not about ruining the warranty, it’s about understanding the chemistry of burning specific fuels and the health hazards behind it. To lessen the hit the wallet takes, I highly recommend planning ahead. I have found buying clear k1 kerosene is cheaper in the off season. Same with wicks, buy it in the summer because it’s a nightmare finding one in the dead of winter. Keep a log sheet/chart and document exactly how much you are using, how many hours you got out of your tank, and record the temperature that day. All of this information can help you plan ahead for the next month or the following winter for how much you’ll spend on kerosene. I also recommend writing down the kerosene price you paid or keep your receipt with your log/chart. This will help you see the kerosene price trends. Once you know all these numbers (I did it for 1 winter, November to March basically) you can budget and preplan way easier. Remember, it’s not about voiding warranty…it’s about the chemistry behind the fuel and your safety. I hope this explanation helps you, I really need to make a video covering this. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, check out my other kerosene heater videos and please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
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Does the heater need to be completely empty on fuel to dry burn the wick? Only asking because the manual mentions it but mine still has a half a tank in it…
Hi 👋 I have to write a novel to give you the best in depth answer I have so here we go…Dry burning is the process we use to “clean” the wick. “Dry” refers to no more fuel in the tank for the wick to soak up. So when you notice your fuel gauge moving close to the “E” aka empty, you need to stay close to the heater (where you can visually see it). Once you notice the flame starting to go low on its own (because it’s running out of kerosene), pick the heater up by its handle and move it outside while still lit, be extremely careful not to bump it so you don’t trip the emergency shut off. Once outside, let the flame diminish on its own. I have found this process can take 10 to 30 minutes depending at what point you noticed it running out of fuel. Once the flame goes out on its own, be sure to hit the shut off switch to completely finish extinguishing the remaining burn that’s happening. Dry burning is extremely stinky and puts a lot of fumes in the air, you will notice the smell…it’s hard to miss. Essentially, you are purposely letting the heater run out of fuel and start burning off the carbon deposits on the wick. There is no way to avoid carbon deposits (the build up on your wick). ALL kerosene fuel, even clear k1 kerosene, has sulfur in it. When sulfur is burned, it leaves behind carbon deposits on the wick. We use clear, k1 kerosene in these heaters because it has the LOWEST amount of sulfur in it. If you are using kerosene that has high sulfur content (many times this is the pink dyed kerosene), it can produce a rotten egg smell and create massive buildup of carbon deposits on your wick. To keep the wick maintained and functioning properly, dry burning is typically recommended every other week if you use the heater every day OR after burning about 2 to 3 tanks of fuel, whichever comes first. So as you’ve read above…it is literally impossible to dry burn your heater with fuel in it. I really hope this explanation helps you. If you have other questions, drop them in the comments and I’ll do my best to walk you through it. I made an entire playlist of kerosene heater videos to help people, I encourage you to check it out. Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
How long does the wick last using the heater as your primary source f heat?
Sorry for such a late response, trying to catch up on all the comments on the channel today. So I can get a wick to last a really long time, way more than 2 winter seasons with proper dry burning and maintenance (using it as primary heat). I’ve had viewers tell me they can get as high as 10 plus seasons. I just prefer to change it out more frequently simply because wicks are cheap and it’s a piece of mind. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Where can I get a new igniter ? It wasn’t included in the wick
Hi 👋 great question! I’ve never actually purchased an igniter separate from the wick. I always purchase this exact wick/igniter combo you see in the video because it’s usually cheaper to do so. Based on my quick google search just now, it looks like Menard’s, Lowe’s, and Amazon sell just the igniter. Average price I’m seeing is about $6.99 for one. You’ll have to double check the packaging to see if it’s compatible with this Dyna Glo model. Honestly, if I were you, I would track down this exact wick/igniter combo package that I show in the video because it’s really the best bang for the buck. This combo usually sells for $11.99 Even if you just use the igniter now and save that new wick for when you need it later, it’ll be worth it. Wish I had a more straightforward answer for you, but I never purchase the igniter separately. If you have any problems tracking down just the igniter, just know that you CAN still use the heater without one. You’ll just have to manually light it. I like to always keep a long BIC lighter on hand to be able to manually light it, way easier than using a match. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, check out our kerosene heater video playlist and please consider subscribing. Take care!
So you just use a dry tooth brush after you dry burn it ?
Yes and the reason for this is to brush all of the remaining carbon deposits off the wick. Carbon deposits in the wick basically burn up during the dry burn…think of a self cleaning oven…you still have to go in after the clean and remove all the burnt stuff out…same thing with this wick. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
I have this heater and it will not light. Do you think I need a new wick? I can see the light in there it’s just not lighting
Based on the few details you gave, it sounds like you have a heavily clogged up wick. If you don’t dry burn your wick at least once every 2 weeks during routine use, carbon deposits build up on the wick to the point where it becomes super difficult to light it. I would just go ahead and install a new wick if I were you. Once you install the new wick, learn about the dry burn process to keep the wick clean. Once you change the wick, stick a piece of tape on the tank of your heater and write the date you put the new wick in. It’ll help you keep track of how old that wick is. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
Did you put the colored kerosene. If you put pink kerosene, then the color clogs the fiber glass section of the wick and you are done.
True. The pink dye is a form of colored additive that ruins fiberglass wicks. Dry burning the wick doesn’t usually work once exposed to the pink kerosene. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
How long does the wick last
And can you use rechargeable c batteries for this
Hi 👋 there is no direct answer for your question because there are so many variables to consider. With proper maintenance (dry burning) and using only clear k1 kerosene, fiberglass wicks CAN last several winter seasons. I’ve heard of people using the same wick for over 5 years. My family uses these heaters daily as a primary heating source. I personally prefer to change the wick every fall before the winter season starts to have a peace of mind. Fiberglass wicks aren’t expensive, they typically range between $10 to $20 for one depending on what store you purchase from. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and happy holidays!
Absolutely! I’m not sure how long rechargeable batteries will last though. Regular c batteries will last an entire winter season of starting this heater daily with the igniter switch. When it comes time to store your heater (usually in the spring), remember to pull the batteries out. This prevents any possibility of the heater being “accidentally” turned on during your storage months.
CAN I USE DIESEL GAS KEROSENE IS 8 A GALLON HERE
No. I can write a novel about why you should not burn diesel in a KEROSENE heater, but the most important reason is because the manufacturer designed this heater based on the chemical properties of kerosene fuel. Their manual is very specific to ONLY USE CLEAR K-1 KEROSENE. The manufacturer is NEVER RESPONSIBLE for any damage (if your house burns down) or loss of life (heavy carbon monoxide poisoning produced from burning diesel) that may occur from improper use of this heater (aka putting diesel in this heater when you're not supposed to). The way I look at it is, you wouldn't put diesel in a gas powered truck would you? No? Then why would you risk putting the incorrect fuel in a KEROSENE heater? I know you see it all over the internet, people putting diesel in these heaters. Don't let stupidity fool you, there are a lot of negligent people out there posting unreliable and unsafe information to TH-cam for the sake of views. Personally, I'd rather see people safe than sorry so my answer will always be a hard no to this question. If you found this video helpful, check out our big playlist of kerosene heater videos. Here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
That wick will work in these dyna glo heaters WK95C8/WK95C8B/
WK95C8C/WK24WH/
WK24BK
That's one of the reasons I love the packaging of these wicks because the company lists all the different models of heaters this wick will work in. I appreciate you taking the time to type the model numbers down here in the comments for everybody. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing!