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layoxx OP t1_iymani4 wrote

Reply to comment by Moot_n_aboot in I need some home heating advice from anyone with experience by layoxx

Thank you. I didn't know we had the option to use diesel, so this is very helpful at assessing all our options.

I try to remember how bad renting was and not try to feel too bitter about the house, I think it was still a better choice than many renting options - we just had some truly awful landlords. All in all I do love the home, I just wish having two jobs was enough to stay above water.

I'm wishing you all the best, if I get any of that good luck I'll send some your way as well.

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demalo t1_iyn31j2 wrote

Uh I’m not sure about diesel, but kerosene may be the better route. Diesel could frig up your oil atomizer. Not an oil technician.

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Moot_n_aboot t1_iyne9b8 wrote

heating oil is just diesel fuel with red dye. Both will work, but diesel has a better chance of water contamination and costs significantly more due to it being taxed.

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demalo t1_iyng5p6 wrote

TIL

Looks like diesel is more refined too, but strangely can cause issues with your furnace.

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A-roguebanana t1_iyp4n36 wrote

Unless this is a Miller furnace (which should use K1) road diesel is pretty much the same as #2 and perfectly fine.

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eljefino t1_iyofqp0 wrote

K1 supplies are very tight and expensive, leave it for those who need it for outdoor tanks.

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