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It will burn but it is way too expensive. Clear K1 Kero from a "locked" pump is what I would recommend, performance vs price. 2nd is the 5 gallon cans of K1 Kero in Big Box stores. 3rd. is Kleen Heat, Kerosene alternative.
safety problem yes fumes coming in to the house via heating vents , age ? but best bet is a new heater , go for new as it the long run it will be cheaper
OHH I bet this is the same question I just posted to. So it is a forced air kerosene. The usual is like I said a blocked combustion air hole. It could also be something shorting out the spark ignition to ground when replaces inspect the wires and look for a week or loose ground in this case. Sorry about the confusion.
A Bad ignition proving circuit or something like (what we call here dirt dobbers) hornets nest could be letting the flame hit it and not allowing full flow through the heater. Mice are also notorious for making problems like wires chewed and nests in the wrong place. Given where it may have been stored.
Does the main blower fan kick on? Also, if the heater is vented outside via a flue pipe, there may be a small (about 3 or 4 inches in diameter) vent fan that kicks on to ensure the exhaust fumes are evacuated through the flue pipe. If there's a problem with that fan, the burner won't light either.
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