Can you substitute kerosene for home heating oil?
Can you substitute kerosene for home heating oil? Kerosene is another acceptable alternative to home heating oil of the type known as No. 2, a designation that indicates its weight and grade. Almost all home heating oil is No. 2; if you happen to burn a different weight of oil, diesel may not be an acceptable substitute. How long will 5 gallons of kerosene last in a furnace? Either kerosene or diesel fuel can be purchased at many local gas stations. While these fuels are more expensive than heating oil, both will burn safely in your heating oil burner. Usually...