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change a kerosene burner to green diesel?

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  • 14-10-2008 8:04pm
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    pool fan
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    :confused: hi, this is my first time to use this so hopefully i have posted it in right place.

    I bought a new burner for my oil boiler,the burner is set for kerosene and i am burning diesel,how do i change it so it will burn diesel or do i need to do anything?:confused::confused::confused:


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    #2
    Avns1s
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    Is there another reason you're burning green diesel like using the tank for an agricultural tractor or something?

    If not, you'd be better to run the boiler on kerosene as it runs hotter and cleaner and it a tad cheaper (i think!) It certainly is better value for money and your boiler will keep cleaner.

    If you can run on kero, just top up your tank with kero and it should run ok, At the next fill, you'll be on neat kero anyway, more or less.

    If you do need to run on diesel, you'll have to increase the pump pressure slightly and this is best done by someone who has the necessary pressure testing equipment.


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    muffler
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    Moved from C & P to Home Appliances.

    Probably get more replies there :)


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    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    injector in burner will need to be changed followed by oil pump pressure and air inlet will need adjusting. Very easy and quick to remedy.


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