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Kero / green diesel

  • 07-10-2020 07:54AM
    #1
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,904 ✭✭✭✭


    So running green diesel or gas oil to some for past few years since moved in. As that's what sticker on tank said. Had plumber out for service recommend switching to kero to burn cleaner .

    Have circa 100 litres or less left in 1000 litre tank. Can I just get kero topped up or what's the deal ? Is their a ratio that's ok 500 litres or ?

    I know their may be adjustment for the burner afterwards.


Comments

  • #2
    Mr infomaniac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Mr infomaniac


    Run the tank dry then fill with kero. You then need to put a pressure gauge on the oil pump and reduce pressure with adjustment screw. I think green diesel is at 13bar and kero is 8 bar. You may also need to change the nozzle.


  • #3
    Water John
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,917 ✭✭✭✭Water John


    You can put the kero in. Some suppliers used to put in that amount of diesel to lubricate the burner pump. Yes full service, analyised and nozzle change.
    Diesel is filthy.


  • #4
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,052 ✭✭✭jimf


    run dry and then top up with kero

    pump pressure will be different and nozzle will need changing as well

    its easier than trying to set up the boiler with a mixture


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