Lighting a Dickinson diesel fire

[@pt4036]

very neat, there's a few video's on you tube with people burning used engine oil instead

[@MarlonMarkJames]

I like the video thanks for making it

[@gregfawcett5152]

When you initially light it...Can you see the diesel at the bottom of the burner pot (1-2 teaspoons) or is it hidden by the burner ring?

[@Woodsmanhuntingfishing]

It is kinda hidden but get a torch and on the right angle and yes you can see it in the bottom,

[@DavidSteeleRCI]

What is the fluid mixture that you use in the squirt bottle?

[@Woodsmanhuntingfishing]

Its in the video i think but any way i make a 50/50 mix of diesel & meths, doesn't have to be exacted,, bloody good heaters,,

[@DavidSteeleRCI]

@@Woodsmanhuntingfishing I'm in the U.S. and have no idea what "meths" is, can you enlighen me so I can find it here? An installer recommended denatured alchohol instead of tissue paper for lighting but while the alcohol burned it did not ignite the diesel. Still seeking a way to light my Dickinson without throwing in burning toilet paper.

[@Woodsmanhuntingfishing]

Its a pink liquid & a gentle clean burning fuel, not explosive like petrol or white spirits, you can fill a cup with meth & light it, only the top will have a flame and it will slowly burn like that till all the liquid has gone,,

[@georgefairweathermoonlight4]

Nice, what did ya pay for it? and did you import it? cheers

[@Woodsmanhuntingfishing]

2,000 there about, you can import one of the Dickinson web site, just look up Dickinson diesel fires or as i did, got mine from there NZ base shop in Wellington