Have a question for any kerosene and diesel expert. Navi Man?

Can low sulfur #2 diesel be substituted for kerosene? I have a big blow torch for killing weeds, burning brush, and cremating dead animals. It looks like a Hudson pressurized weed sprayer except for the nozzle. You preheat the nozzle, then turn it on and it produces an incredibly hot and strong flame.

Kerosene is terribly expensive these days. It would save me a lot of money to be able to use #2 diesel instead.

 

Dennis,

Kerosene is basically refined diesel fuel. However, I don't see a problem with using low sulfur diesel fuel and yes your right, Kerosene is very pricey but it is very versitale for cleaning, burning stuff etc... Tks again guys for all the help. Anymore replies are more than welcome


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Dennis,

It would be best to ask the manufacturer of the torch. It maybe able to use both fuels, but sometimes heaters (or torches in this case) are set up to work off a specific fuel. Although they are very similar products, there is a difference between the two. And their are also many grades of kerosene available.

 

One last question. Which is more flammable? In other words, will diesel blow up where kerosene won't?

 

Neither will blow up and are both similar in flammability. Diesel fuel and kerosene are very safe products to use and would be similar to paint thinner as far as flammability goes. Diesel fuel generally has a lot stronger odor and darker color while their are some kerosenes on the market that are very refined and clean products. The better grades can be very good solvents for cleaning, with a little more oiliness than paint thinner.

 

Thanks for the followup. Appreciate it.

 

tks guys again for all the replies.

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