I just saw a reference to biokerosene for sale. What is that? My best guess is a blend of biodiesel and kerosene for use in jet engines, but I wonder if there is some process for refining / converting B100 into something more like Kerosene (Diesel #1.) Anyone here know anything?

I make B100 for use in my TDI and I know others who blend it with Heating Fuel #2. My interest in biokerosene is for my Monitor Kerosene heater (www.monitorheaters.com) - direct vent no wick, very efficient - and I'm wondering if a 20% blend of biodiesel and Kerosene would work. I read some old threads here about biodiesel blends leaving a residue on a kerosene heater wick. Even with no wick, I suspect that the burner would get clogged with soot if used with a biodiesel/kerosene mix. Still I'm curious if anyone has had success using a biodiesel blend in this type of heater.

Thanks.

Don't mix. I tried with a stove and ruined wick.
Also I could not see in the house in daylight. haha

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what about a forced fan (torpedo) heater ???

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Originally posted by comp:
what about a forced fan (torpedo) heater ???

I'd love to try this, does anyone know of a forced air torpedo heater that blows the hot air out of one side, but has a vent for the exhaust gases? maybe like a 6" or 8" duct to vent to the outside?

What about a 50/50 mixture of SVO and kerosene for use in a carburated drip type pot heater?