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roverhi · 01-07-2009, 18:59

I doubt that there would much, if any, difference between diesel and kerosene in your stove. As far as energy output, believe they are very close and doubt the start up time will be any difference. You are talking about a drip burner, her not something like the Primus burners. Kero may not even work because of it's slightly different density. I can tell you from experience that diesel does not work in a Kero stove. The cost is going to be a lot higher with kero unless you can find a source for it in bulk. Check your local Home Depot to see the retail cost. If you can find diesel without the road tax, it's really quite cheap.

Aloha
Peter O.
Pearson 35 with a Taylor Kero Cooker.

Aloha
Peter O.

01-07-2009, 18:59	#2
roverhi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kona, Hawaii Boat: Pearson 35 #108 Posts: 740	I doubt that there would much, if any, difference between diesel and kerosene in your stove. As far as energy output, believe they are very close and doubt the start up time will be any difference. You are talking about a drip burner, her not something like the Primus burners. Kero may not even work because of it's slightly different density. I can tell you from experience that diesel does not work in a Kero stove. The cost is going to be a lot higher with kero unless you can find a source for it in bulk. Check your local Home Depot to see the retail cost. If you can find diesel without the road tax, it's really quite cheap. Aloha Peter O. Pearson 35 with a Taylor Kero Cooker. Aloha Peter O.