If my heaterr was tested for all fuels , then why dont it work?

Yes diesel can be used in torpedo heaters, but you should only use #1 diesel or #1 fuel oil or #1 kerosene. #2 fuels are dirty and will crud up the heater faster. The other problem with diesel fuel is that it gels at very cold temperature. Anti-gel additives are available.

Multifuel stoves can accommodate various fuels including white gas, unleaded auto gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel and diesel. They tend to cost more than any other camping stove.

No - diesel fuel is NOT the same as kerosene. Kerosene is #1, regular diesel is #2. They are not interchangeable.

Dave you can use all three types that you have listed.

The pump is typically set for Number 2/ Diesel Fuel and if you run Kerosene the unit will run a little bit hotter but with a 3E359B you will typically run diesel due to the amount it will use and the increased cost of kerosene over diesel fuel.


Number 1 is similar to kerosene and is the fraction that boils off right after gasoline.
Number 2 is the diesel fuel that trucks and some cars run on, leading to the name "road diesel". It is the same thing as heating oil.

Hi, If this heater is the Reddy 170,000 b.t.u. heater, model # 170t professional series, then yes you can.It is a multi-fuel heater. Fuels it can use are Kerosene, JP8, Jet A fuel, 1&2 Diesel fuel, and 1&2 fuel oil. It must be this model 170T.
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if the owners manual says kerosene, or the name plate says kerosene, no you cannot. diesel fuel is slightly more viscus and burns cooler, this will cause smoke/ odor issues.

that is scary
I would follow their directions
I would worry about gumming it up with diesel

diesel is heavier and may not spray through the nozzle. Try diluting it with 25% kerosene and it should thin it out enough to burn

#1 fuel is kerosene - this is the correct fuel for the heater

Diesel fuel is #2 fuel and should not be used in these types of heaters

No, the kerosene is number 1 fuel oil and Diesel is number 2. No.2 is a heavier fuel with more BTU's than the kerosene. After you have burned the diesel for awhile, you may want to change the filter. If you have trouble getting the diesel to burn, mix it with 25% kerosene and it will flow and go through the nozzle easier