Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Is it better to burn #1 or #2 fuel oil in our furnace?

We have always burned #1 but someone just told us that is like burning kerosene. We have a fairly new oil burning furnace and now are wondering if we burn the wrong fuel oil in it?Is it better to burn #1 or #2 fuel oil in our furnace?
I'm not sure if this will help you but it's a startIs it better to burn #1 or #2 fuel oil in our furnace?
Our oil tank is outside, and usually we use #2 because it's less expensive, however it will freeze in a 1/2 inch pipe if it gets really cold. # 1 is more expensive, but it won't freeze.
It is NOT like burning kerosene.


Check your furnace manual.


#1 is lower in sulfur and some other items than #2, but IF I remember correctly, MOST furnaces can burn #2 with no problems.

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