heated solvent tank kerosene help

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Ive got a metal solvent tank with about 20 gallons of jet fuel (kerosene) in it. I think it would work much better if it had a little bit of heat on it, especially on the real cold days. I know kerosene is flammable, but not nearly as volatile as gasoline. Do you think strapping one of these block heaters on the outside of the solvent tank would be an issue as far as flammability is concerned?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/kats-engine-heaters-magnetic-heater-200w
 
hurco550 said:
Ive got a metal solvent tank with about 20 gallons of jet fuel (kerosene) in it. I think it would work much better if it had a little bit of heat on it, especially on the real cold days. I know kerosene is flammable, but not nearly as volatile as gasoline. Do you think strapping one of these block heaters on the outside of the solvent tank would be an issue as far as flammability is concerned?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/kats-engine-heaters-magnetic-heater-200w
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No open spark. I don't see why it would be.
 
I have one of those and it would be fine to use when needed but they get damn hot to leave running all the time so a timer or turn it on an hour or two before you need to use it.

This is what you want: Just maybe from a farm supply to save cost.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all76415?seid=srese1&gclid=CPOZsYzs2coCFQMJaQodFJQAPQ

aaf-all76415_xl.jpg
 
that's what I was thinking. I know the kerosene wont possibly get it to the 300 to 400 degrees that the heater gets, but even if the kerosene gets up a little over 100degrees would be a huge help
 
Tune-A-Fish said:
I have one of those and it would be fine to use when needed but they get damn hot to leave running all the time so a timer or turn it on an hour or two before you need to use it.
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good to know man. that's my biggest concern is that my garage is connected to my house, and I really don't want to burn er down lol
 
Tune-A-Fish said:
I have one of those and it would be fine to use when needed but they get damn hot to leave running all the time so a timer or turn it on an hour or two before you need to use it.

This is what you want: Just maybe from a farm supply to save cost.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all76415?seid=srese1&gclid=CPOZsYzs2coCFQMJaQodFJQAPQ

aaf-all76415_xl.jpg
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cant find one of those at any stores around here, only heated dip sticks. idk if this will do the trick or not...

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/kats-engine-heaters-dip-stick-heater?cm_vc=-10005
 
That would work, but this circ pump is sweet!

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/kats-engine-heaters-circulating-tank-heater-1-500w?cm_vc=IOPDP1
 
Tune-A-Fish said:
That would work, but this circ pump is sweet!

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/kats-engine-heaters-circulating-tank-heater-1-500w?cm_vc=IOPDP1
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if that's there ill buy it. I wonder if its an issue running kerosene through it?
 
Tune-A-Fish said:
That would work, but this circ pump is sweet!

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/kats-engine-heaters-circulating-tank-heater-1-500w?cm_vc=IOPDP1
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HA, called the manufacturer and they said under no circumstances whatsoever should you ever run kerosene though these lol
 
hurco550 said:
HA, called the manufacturer and they said under no circumstances whatsoever should you ever run kerosene though these lol
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Haha well I guess your insurance may not pay if you burn the house now that you are "an informed consumer" lol
 
Tune-A-Fish said:
Haha well I guess your insurance may not pay if you burn the house now that you are "an informed consumer" lol
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right, I think ill stick with the magnetic tank warmer at this point lol
 
Think about how the pump it runs through now works... all you are doing is adding some heat, what is the combustion temp of Jet-A 563deg F so i'd say your hands would melt sooner than the Karo Syrup
 
Tune-A-Fish said:
Think about how the pump it runs through now works... all you are doing is adding some heat, what is the combustion temp of Jet-A 563deg F so i'd say your hands would melt sooner than the Karo Syrup
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Wellll lol it doesn't have a pump right now. Basically a metal tub of kerosene
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Tune-A-Fish said:
Oh... well yeah no insurance is gonna like that :-X You need a lid for that thing mang.
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haha yeah, its got a metal lid on it, just off for the pikkerture
 
hurco550 said:
haha yeah, its got a metal lid on it, just off for the pikkerture
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Okay then, but I see no reason the mag heater would not work, the only time the juice is volatile is when it's vaporized and a flame added, otherwise it takes a flame to burn for the most part and the paint id the rattlecans is way more dangerous than that stuff.
 
Getting a mag heater from O Reilly auto parts. The didn't have any in stock, but will have one in tomorrow. I figured waiting an extra day was worth saving 15 bux over tsc
 
hurco550 said:
Getting a mag heater from O Reilly auto parts. The didn't have any in stock, but will have one in tomorrow. I figured waiting an extra day was worth saving 15 bux over tsc
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Cool... did the flatbill know how to order it without the make model and year :eek:
 
Haha, actually I always talk to the same dude in there. Old Harley dude Vietnam vet. Not your run of the mill parts kid
 
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