catalytic kerosene heaters

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
01/01/2009 11:10

Extracts from the web but where can I buy such a Rolf Corona heater here?



"Pure" kerosene heaters have a dual combustion unit (catalytic converter) and burn very cleanly and efficiently -- up to 99.9% fuel efficiency. ...



The secret at the heart of this heater is its world patented burner and vario turbo technology. Vaporised fuel is burned in the lower chamber with vapours and exhaust gases then rising into the upper chamber to be mixed with pre-heated oxygen. The secondary combustion which takes place results in maximum heat without smell, minimising fuel consumption and reducing water vapour emission.





Portable Economical Heat - Ideal for use in Conservatories, Living Rooms, Offices and Industrial Units.



Features include - AUTO IGNITION - for ease of lighting, HEAT CONTROL - you decide how warm you want to be, FUEL GAUGE - to see how much fuel is left, REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE FUEL TANK - refuelling is quick & easy, ANTI-TILT DEVICE - instant shut off.

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
01/01/2009 19:28

We are running (as I write) a Toyoset Kerosun OMNI 230 paraffin heater bought 3 years ago in the South, cost then approx £130 (Cyp£ at the time). In euros they will be more expensive now I suspect. This is the highest output paraffin fire you can buy - 23,000 btu. They also sell Corona fires over there but although the Corona was dearer, we were steered in the direction of the Toyoset. You can buy Zibro KR106 in the North - similar fire but it may cost more. We also have 4 other paraffin fires in various sizes/shapes & output which we use at different times depending on the outside/inside temperature.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
01/01/2009 22:34

Hi scruff,



Would be interested to know where you purchased your kerosene heater from in the South. I think we will need to purchase one soon.



The Butlers wife

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
01/01/2009 22:41

scruff

Thanks for the info, I am looking at Kerosene/Paraffin heaters as a supplement to our LPG heaters. I would presume that Kerosene and Paraffin are the same fuel and are these fuels available at petrol stations?

AJ

RedSnapper


Joined: 12/08/2008
Posts: 540

Message Posted:
01/01/2009 23:00

Theres a large store past the side entrance road to Ikea, large green building and i think it`s called Homeland or something like that. Last time i was in there they`d got heaters like that in store and allsorts of nice stuff.

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 02:19

The best shop in the South is on the 2nd or 3rd roundabout on the main road after turning left at the big church on the way to Orphanides.This shop also sells Electrolux & other electricals & is on the same roundabout as the motorbike shop on the left hand side as you leave the roundabout. The shop also sells spares for the fires. Also check out the Zibro KR106 available this side - it uses a little less fuel per hour but may not have a lower heat output.



There is no comparison between the heat output of a gas fire & a kerosene fire. Kerosene fires win hands down. We stopped using gas fires after winters 2002 & 2003.



Kerosene is available in most petrol stations but not all. Look for Gaz Yagi at 1.7 YTL per litre.

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 02:20

Several friends with CH also use Kerosene fires in preference to or to supplement CH because CH is so expensive to run.



Toyotomi website.



http://www.toyotomi.jp/english/products/kerosene_h/white.html#omni230



Zibro website showing KR106. KR106 not available in UK.



http://www.zibro.com/Turkey/tr_Contentpages/tr_Heater.htm

scruff


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Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 02:21

Correction. I meant to say the Zibro KR 106 may have a lower heat output not may not.

scruff


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Message Posted:
02/01/2009 02:41

I have since discovered that to convert btu to kilowatts divide by 3.4 or vice versa



Kerosun Omni 230 = 23,000 Btu = 6,800 watts.



Zibro KR106 = 4,700 watts = 16,000 Btu

maddog


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 08:36

I have the same heater as scuff and can only endorse what he says,they are very,very good.Costs me roughly 40tl a week and thats with it on for 8 hrs per day

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
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Message Posted:
02/01/2009 08:54

Could you please tell me where the Zibro kr106 are available from in the north ?



Cooper

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 12:57

Apparently in Karaoglanoglu somewhere. However it seems they may cost megalira. They may be cheaper in Lefkosa.



When checking the Toyotomi website, I discovered on the links page that Zibro are an offshoot of Toyotomi.







The Toyotomi product DC100-B looks identical to me to the Zibro KR106.



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



The main difference between the OMNI 230 & the Zibro 106 is that the former is convector fire & the latter is a radiant fire. I personally prefer the radiant fires. All our smaller fires are radiant.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 13:55

Thank you Ms Scruff, lots of invaluable information which is much appreciated.

...and a Happy New Year

Mr & Mrs nifty

nicka


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 76

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 15:14

Is there just the one supplier in the south or are there more ?

And does anyone have any up to date prices

Thanks

Nick

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 17:08

Been to price the heaters today, costs 780ytl at TEKTAN. Dont know if anywhere else sells them. You can get the small ones for 95ytl, dont know how good they are though.

scruff


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Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 17:21

Tektan price - no comment. It's what I suggested in message 12. Try Lefkosa or South I'd say.



KEBS in Lefkosa advertise Zibro fires on TRNC TV.



There is also another supplier In Lefkosa.

scruff


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Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 17:40

http://www.phpbb88.com/northerncyprus/viewtopic.php?mforum=northerncyprus&t=15395&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&mforum=northerncyprus



Hopefully you know where the big Nicosia sports stadium is? (at the first set of traffic lights on the Nicosia-Ercan road) turn right at the traffic lights (Cyprus Life hospital will be on your left).



Continue on this road past Levent Honda Garage, then on the left you will see Marmara Ezcanesi, it is just past here on the right. If you get to Istanbul perde you will have just gone past it.



It is a tiny shop at the end of a block of shops, the heaters are in the window, didn't notice the shop sign.



His name is Mehmet, the number is 0533 863 3587



The main models he stocks are



FF30

FF55

R417

KRA106

Laser 73

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
02/01/2009 18:11

scruff, thanks for all your help, will get to nicosia one day next week to have a look, in the meantime I have bought one of the small ones to see how much heat they throw off. Actually I lit it about 10 mins ago and it has got really hot. Great I will have a warm bathroom tonight.

Kibris


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
03/01/2009 08:55

We have one of the small ones....they are fine for the bathroom, bedroom etc..... just put it outside for half an hour on the first use to get rid of the smell

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 11:26

I found the small heater gave off quite a bit of heat, warmed the bathroom lovely and bedrooms. It cost me 7ytl to fill it and it lasted for 15 hours.

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 11:38

brought one yesterday the KRA 106 model, it was great last night room lovely and warm No smell.

Brought from the shop in Nicosia recomended by Scruff

techtrader


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Posts: 126

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 11:42

how much did you pay please lovinit?

debdebs


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Message Posted:
04/01/2009 11:45

hi lovinit, is that one of the bigger ones, I am going next week to have a look. How much are they selling for? I looked at the bigger ones at TEKTAN and they were selling for 780ytl

lovinit


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Posts: 745

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 12:55

Hi we paid, 680 ytl for the big one.

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 13:11

thanks lovinit, looks like they work out 100ytl cheaper buying in nicosia. How much does it cost to fill? just interested how much it holds.

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 13:33

thanks folks for all your input. I'm off to buy one tomorrow so I shall pop into Tectan and try and talk their price down to 680TL... otherwise it will be Nicosia

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
04/01/2009 14:45

Firstly when buying anything here in the TRNC, always, always ask for a discount. You should always be able to obtain 10% & sometimes more.



I'm glad that all that have bought paraffin heaters so far are pleased with the heat they give out. Just remember though that they need the wicks burned off about every 6 weeks if they are used daily. I think the Toyotumi website gives details off how to do this.



When your fuel tank is empty, put the fire outside & light it. You need a still day with minimal wind. You let it burn until it goes out. You then lightly brush the wick to get rid of all the hard deposits. You will know when this is required because the handle that turns off the fire will become stiff.