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Title: greenhouse heater
Post by: darren2007 on May 09, 2010, 20:05:41
hi all im after some advice ive just dug out my greenhouse heater i was given but need some advice on how to use it ive currently got it sat on floor in middle of my g/house ive filled it with parafin and lit one side as it has two wickes and got it burning low ( bit scared of it been in there as it pollycarb greenhouse ) the model is a parasene Super Warm 4 681 do i just wind the wick up and down for how high i want the flame any advice accepted as but garden advicer is currently away on duty (ktlawson ) thanks
Title: Re: greenhouse heater
Post by: greenfists on May 09, 2010, 21:06:16
Yes, you just put it up and down.
The lower it is the lower the temperature. Be aware of having it too high as it smokes. This can lead to the inside of your greenhouse being covering in soot.

Title: Re: greenhouse heater
Post by: Baccy Man on May 09, 2010, 21:08:56
They are very simple to use but it may be worth taking a look at the FAQ on the parasene site.
https://www.parasene.com/page/index.asp?pageCatID=11&pageID=14
Title: Re: greenhouse heater
Post by: hippydave on May 09, 2010, 21:13:53
keep the wick well trimmed and level so it burns blue with no spikes as spikes of orange flame will cause soot
Title: Re: greenhouse heater
Post by: Baccy Man on May 09, 2010, 21:17:11
The 681 is designed to burn with a yellow flame it cannot produce a blue flame.