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Skybird · 11-02-21, 12:56 PM

Some more on the petroleum oven.

I have googled it more, and found many test sites and reviews for ovens like this, all more or less similiar in construction, to give a consummation rate of 1/4 l per hour. The inbuild tank is close to 4 liters, that means you can expect a standing time of 15-16 hours. I would not run this at night when I sleep, so that 16 hours are one full working day. That means with a 20 l cannister of petroleum you get at least 5 days, probably more, since you may not burn it all day long.

I ran it the third evening in a row now, for the dakr hours before I go to bed. Because I simpy like it. I like the glow of it, the quality of the warmth it radiates, even the very mild smell in the air. I have the door to the loggia/balcony and on the other side of the huge room a window opened a bit, not much, just so that their is an air exchange. A CO2 and CO sensor of course is mandatory as a precautionary measure. The oven stands close to the loggia door, and I fire it up outside and let it burn there for the first 5 minutes or so, then carry it in carefully (it has a shut off-function if it does not stand elevated any more). The same I do when shutting it down, I place it outside, and leave it there for 15 minutes.

Very good buy. It works well. If you buy one, make sure it does not depend on electricity supply other than batteries, or even piezo ignitor. Always have good air exchange, always use a CO2 CO sensor.

Its gemütlich!

11-02-21, 12:56 PM	#267
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,680 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Some more on the petroleum oven. I have googled it more, and found many test sites and reviews for ovens like this, all more or less similiar in construction, to give a consummation rate of 1/4 l per hour. The inbuild tank is close to 4 liters, that means you can expect a standing time of 15-16 hours. I would not run this at night when I sleep, so that 16 hours are one full working day. That means with a 20 l cannister of petroleum you get at least 5 days, probably more, since you may not burn it all day long. I ran it the third evening in a row now, for the dakr hours before I go to bed. Because I simpy like it. I like the glow of it, the quality of the warmth it radiates, even the very mild smell in the air. I have the door to the loggia/balcony and on the other side of the huge room a window opened a bit, not much, just so that their is an air exchange. A CO2 and CO sensor of course is mandatory as a precautionary measure. The oven stands close to the loggia door, and I fire it up outside and let it burn there for the first 5 minutes or so, then carry it in carefully (it has a shut off-function if it does not stand elevated any more). The same I do when shutting it down, I place it outside, and leave it there for 15 minutes. Very good buy. It works well. If you buy one, make sure it does not depend on electricity supply other than batteries, or even piezo ignitor. Always have good air exchange, always use a CO2 CO sensor. Its gemütlich! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.