Kerosene heaters in the shops yet?

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 13:11

has anyone seen any of these heaters for sale yet ? the smaller sized ones not the huge ones that can do the whole house in one go

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 13:34

Try burning rubbish there is plenty about with the local population always more than willing to supply more at a drop of the hat

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 15:06

There is at least one at the Lambousa auction this weekend.

vadiev


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 18:31

I saw the one today, that is being auctioned tomorrow, and it looked in very good condition and also had kerosene in it... maybe a good buy as they are expensive new !!!

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 18:43

How much are they new please, as may need one this winter....

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 11:20

Did any one see the Kerosene heater sold at the auction this last weekend please? If so, how much did it make. thanks

baldeagle


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 354

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 11:38

If it is one i am thinking of it had no reserve price and sold for 10TL.

ert_in_cyprus


Joined: 03/10/2007
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 14:25

Seen the small ones in the shops for between 95 - 110TL.



We are looking for a Medium/Large one but would like a decent quality one, Worried about the smell. There is a particular make that is very good, Friend picked one up from the South last year, Not cheap though.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 15:11

Ours is a Zibro bought from Arcelik two winters ago. It was expensive (about 600TL) but kicks out huge amounts of heat and doesn't smell. The only downside for me is that it is heavy when it is full and difficult to move around.

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 15:15

The small red and black ones are available at places like Tektan in Girne, but they do smell and are a bit of a safety hazard unless handled carefully, properly serviced and the rooms are well ventilated. Ideal for green houses and conservatories.

The other types are the 'circle of warmth' heaters made by Toyotomi available in the North for around 700TL or in the South for 225Euros. (Plus getting them back across the border etc.)

The really neat and latest (safest & economical) ones are the Zibro Kamin models (also made by Toyotomi) available in the North near the Levent Honda dealers for around 750TL. Very little smell, or fumes etc. Burns for about 15 hours on one fill of about 7 Litres.

Sounds expensive to buy initially, but heater will last for decades if treated properly.

TigaTrading


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 15:45

where can you buy kerosene and any idea how much it is?

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 15:53

You get the fuel from the petrol station at the blue pump. Sorry but I don't know how much it is at the moment.

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 15:55

Gazyagi / Kerosene is available at some petrol stations and is currently 1:70TL per litre.

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 16:01

Re msj 10, joandjelly, Yes they are heavy when full and should not really be moved once lit. Safety device may trip also. Have you considered fitting a platform & castors to the base? Works a treat.

TigaTrading


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 16:18

Hi Rick,



are there different heat settings, sorry but İ've never actually seen one, when you say approx 15 hours on 7 litres of fuel, is this based on a high or low setting?

Cheers for you help

biglugs


Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 16:59

I have a Toyotomi heater and would not be without it,this will be our 3rd winter here and if looked after will last for years,i have made a stand on castors so it can easily be moved,the heat these heaters give off is excellent and if lit initially outside there is no smell.

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
03/11/2009 17:54

Hi TigaTrading. Try this link for more info and pictures:



http://www.toyotomi.jp/english/products/kerosene_h/double.html#icon

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
04/11/2009 16:23

Thanks for the tip Rick but we don't tend to move it once it's lit and then it's a job for hubby! We have the DC-100C (2nd down in your link) and it really is good.

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
04/11/2009 17:07

Hi ghere,



bought a heater today in the Ozerden Elektrik shop near Astro in Girne. Price 90TL and it works fine, no smell and after the initial lighting, no smoke. The make is a Tonysun R95 BS. Wish we had gone to the auction though!!!!!!

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 07:59

The 1000 shop near the ercan turnoff had them last week but i dont know how much

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
09/11/2009 18:49

Went to Lefkosa today to buy another Zibro Kaman heater for a friend. On Friday it was 730TL, today 850TL ! We were told it's a new batch so the price has gone up. 16% inflation? Greed or profiteering?

We did not buy any heaters there.