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Login/Join to ParticipatePosted:Hi guys,
I was wondering about fuels and i searched HOP forum, but i never really found an answer. I apologize if the topic has been discussed already...
Anyway, has anyone ever tried spinning with diesel and how did it turn out? And what do you think about this (healthrisks, environmental risks etc compared to lamp oil or etc)?
I'm just thinking about alternative fuels to lamp oil, that is so god damn expensive here.
All thougths are welcome...
PS. By diesel i mean plain ole diesel, but experiences with biodiesel are welcome too...
I was wondering about fuels and i searched HOP forum, but i never really found an answer. I apologize if the topic has been discussed already...
Anyway, has anyone ever tried spinning with diesel and how did it turn out? And what do you think about this (healthrisks, environmental risks etc compared to lamp oil or etc)?
I'm just thinking about alternative fuels to lamp oil, that is so god damn expensive here.
All thougths are welcome...
PS. By diesel i mean plain ole diesel, but experiences with biodiesel are welcome too...
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Posted:i would imagine the diesel is in the same class as regular petrol. I'd stay away from it.
Biodiesel is ok to use, its hard to get lit but it burns for a LOOOONG time. the flame isn't anything special
Biodiesel is ok to use, its hard to get lit but it burns for a LOOOONG time. the flame isn't anything special
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Posted:Same class? Well, diesel doesn't explode, that's for sure. And it even kinda smells like lamp oil when cars/busses that use it go by...
But what about the biodiesel flame? Weaker than lamp oil?
I also found out, after posting my first questions, that there is somekind of biofuel, used in some sort of fireplaces, where u only use this fluid, but i think it's alcohol based and really wimpy, isn't it?
But what about the biodiesel flame? Weaker than lamp oil?
I also found out, after posting my first questions, that there is somekind of biofuel, used in some sort of fireplaces, where u only use this fluid, but i think it's alcohol based and really wimpy, isn't it?
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Posted:Diesel won't work/ is not a good idea - it will go out quickly as it isn't designed to maintain a flame, it has a high burning point and will stink.
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Posted:*coughs* it stinks and smokes like hell... not advisable
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Posted:ok.. thanks for your answers... i was just wondering... but if you guys say it won't work, i'll take your word for it and will not start experimenting with my fire toys...
thanks,
RR
thanks,
RR
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Posted:Come to think of it, I doubt you'd even get it to ignite..
The diesel needs to be heated up to the flashpoint before it will burn, and I doubt you'd get it to the required temperature with a lighter...
It's why diesel cars have glowplugs rather than spark plugs as with petrol cars.
The diesel needs to be heated up to the flashpoint before it will burn, and I doubt you'd get it to the required temperature with a lighter...
It's why diesel cars have glowplugs rather than spark plugs as with petrol cars.
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Posted:if you really want to...you can light it with a blowtorch, but it won't keep burning.
You may find that buying kerosene as used in heaters is a cheaper way of buying fuel that lamp oil. Usually it comes in bigger jugs and entitles you to a "volume discount", so to speak.
You may find that buying kerosene as used in heaters is a cheaper way of buying fuel that lamp oil. Usually it comes in bigger jugs and entitles you to a "volume discount", so to speak.
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Posted:ive spun with diesel and petrol. Petrol is HOT, diesel is ok but smokes a lot. Kerosene is best and what i spin with most (though i havent spun fire for a while now)
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Posted:I get my Kerosene from a pump at a gas station, last time it was $2.66 a gallon and I'd say that's pretty cheap.
The only luck is bad luck.
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Posted:Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitI get my Kerosene from a pump at a gas station, last time it was $2.66 a gallon and I'd say that's pretty cheap.
yeah, that's life... here, on this side of the Earth, i don't think they sell it at gas stations atleast not in those quantities with such price.
yeah, that's life... here, on this side of the Earth, i don't think they sell it at gas stations atleast not in those quantities with such price.
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Posted:Kero at a gas station? crazy
Isn't gasoline(from a pump) and white gas(camp fuel) fundamentally the same thing? with a different of like fuel preservatives and minor chemicals?
Also, does anyone know why there seems to have been a halt in production(or at least marketing) of camp fuel? No one around here(texas) can find it anymore and it's not like fire spinners are the only ones that use the stuff, if you camp generally you use it
It makes no sense to stop selling it to me
Isn't gasoline(from a pump) and white gas(camp fuel) fundamentally the same thing? with a different of like fuel preservatives and minor chemicals?
Also, does anyone know why there seems to have been a halt in production(or at least marketing) of camp fuel? No one around here(texas) can find it anymore and it's not like fire spinners are the only ones that use the stuff, if you camp generally you use it
It makes no sense to stop selling it to me
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Posted:People still use it for camping?
Originally Posted By: Coleman MSDS2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME
EXPOSURE LIMITS
CONCENTRAION
PERCENT BY VOLUME
Light Hydrotreated Distillate
CAS NUMBER: 68410-97-9
Petroleum Distillate (Naphtha)
TWA-400ppm
100.0Originally Posted By: Gasoline MSDS2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS * (rev. Jan-04) INGREDIENT NAME (CAS No.) CONCENTRATION PERCENT BY WEIGHT Gasoline (86290-81-5) 100 Benzene (71-43-2) 0.1 - 4.9 (0.1 - 1.3 reformulated gasoline) n-Butane (106-97-8) < 10 Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) (64-17-5) 0 - 10 Ethyl benzene (100-41-4) < 3 n-Hexane (110-54-3) 0.5 to 4 Methyl-tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) (1634-04-4) 0 to 15.0 Tertiary-amyl methyl ether (TAME) (994-05-8) 0 to 17.2 Toluene (108-88-3) 1 - 25 1,2,4- Trimethylbenzene (95-63-6) < 6 Xylene, mixed isomers (1330-20-7) 1 - 15
white gas seems to be almost entirely Naptha while gasoline has a bunch of stuff innit
Originally Posted By: Coleman MSDS2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME
EXPOSURE LIMITS
CONCENTRAION
PERCENT BY VOLUME
Light Hydrotreated Distillate
CAS NUMBER: 68410-97-9
Petroleum Distillate (Naphtha)
TWA-400ppm
100.0Originally Posted By: Gasoline MSDS2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS * (rev. Jan-04) INGREDIENT NAME (CAS No.) CONCENTRATION PERCENT BY WEIGHT Gasoline (86290-81-5) 100 Benzene (71-43-2) 0.1 - 4.9 (0.1 - 1.3 reformulated gasoline) n-Butane (106-97-8) < 10 Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) (64-17-5) 0 - 10 Ethyl benzene (100-41-4) < 3 n-Hexane (110-54-3) 0.5 to 4 Methyl-tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) (1634-04-4) 0 to 15.0 Tertiary-amyl methyl ether (TAME) (994-05-8) 0 to 17.2 Toluene (108-88-3) 1 - 25 1,2,4- Trimethylbenzene (95-63-6) < 6 Xylene, mixed isomers (1330-20-7) 1 - 15
white gas seems to be almost entirely Naptha while gasoline has a bunch of stuff innit
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Posted:@ sod, wow thats cheap 
it's about 7.50 ($12) a gallon over here!!!!!!
i buy in fairly big bulk which knocks it down 40% but it's still way more expensive than what your paying in the states!!!! I WANT AMERICAN OIL!!!!!!!!
it's about 7.50 ($12) a gallon over here!!!!!!
i buy in fairly big bulk which knocks it down 40% but it's still way more expensive than what your paying in the states!!!! I WANT AMERICAN OIL!!!!!!!!
even chuck norris can't pin you down if your on fire
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Posted:Hey, check this - kero here is brought by litre... 4 litres to the gallon, each litre costs about $7 (USD), so one gallon of kero is ~$30 (USD) when it comes down to it.
Expensive hobby over here....
Expensive hobby over here....
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Posted:Holy 
! I'd be buying Colemans for sure there.
! I'd be buying Colemans for sure there.The only luck is bad luck.
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Posted:not much better on the otherside of the tasman either Icarus
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Posted:Yeah... Colemans would be more expensive again.
Edit: To give you an idea of perspective... I can go through around half a gallon of kero in a burn session. :\
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Edit: To give you an idea of perspective... I can go through around half a gallon of kero in a burn session. :\
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Posted:Thats some thirsty heads you have thier mate. an hours session sees me going through 1 litre. Thats on new 65mm monkeys going through less and less as the fuel memory on them gets better
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Posted:I havent had myself a long burn session in a while. Last time i could say i had a long one was when i met another spinner. We played around a lot 
My litle cathedrals don't use too much fuel, while my monster spiraly heads, I cannot say the same for 
For 1 4 minute burn they use almost 1 liter of Kero
My litle cathedrals don't use too much fuel, while my monster spiraly heads, I cannot say the same for For 1 4 minute burn they use almost 1 liter of KeroThe only luck is bad luck.
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Posted:From the pics you posted(if they are the same spiraly heads) i can see how they would drink that easily
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Posted:ok i wish i found this forum before buying a half gallon of #2 diesel. i tried spinning with it and contrary to an above post, yes you can light it with a lighter but its tricky. it burns a long time but it smokes alot, stinks and now i have try to find some use for it. maybe diluting it with coleman and lamp oil since it does extend burn time...idk any ideas?
Its about to happen
Posted:i have only used marine diesel in mexico very smoky long burn tools are covered in soot at the end and need to be cleaned fuego i would through it a way is just half gallon and go buy paraffin
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Posted:I in all honesty would mix a little in my Coleman's if I did that. Like maybe 1/4 diesel. Just so I can get use of it and it doesn't disturb the quality of the burn so much.
The only luck is bad luck.
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