Thank you for the kind compliment. I've conveniently put all of my kerosene heater videos in one playlist, here's the link: kzfaq.info/sun/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu 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!

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: kzfaq.info/sun/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!

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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!

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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

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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.

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.

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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7iAnch9mNzNgoE.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!

You can do it your wise enough to do your homework, and plan,you will be fine

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!

@@americanbackroadhomestead 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!

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!

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 KZfaq 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: kzfaq.info/sun/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!

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!

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.

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!