Michigan Mechanical Contractors
A kerosene (paraffin) heater can be used as a camping heater, emergency heater (when electrical power is cut), greenhouse heater, patio heater, daily-use room heater or occasional-use garage heater.
They generate a lot of heat. Home models look like small stoves and range from 10,000 to over 20,000 BTU (per hour). In contrast, a 1500 watt electric space heater gives off 5,000 BTU. "Contractor" kerosene heaters deliver 40,000 to over 200,000 BTU.
The power required will depend on the size of the area heated, the external temperature, and the amount of insulation. Manufacturers quote anything from 25,000 to 40,000 BTU as the amount needed to heat 1,000 square feet. One gallon of kerosene will generate about 10,000 BTU per hour, for 10 to 12 hours (overnight).
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