There are different grades of diesel fuel and heating oil but in general they have similar qualities including the flash point. The flash point is the temperature at which the fuel ignites on its own, without a spark.
Diesel fuel used to only be available along truck routes. Before diesel fuel became easily available everywhere, people with diesel engine cars would use heating fuel, but would have to make sure it is clean, passing it through a filter to remove foreign particles.
the difference between heating oil and diesel is a red dye, you can use diesel just fine
Sulfer & water content....and if it's off road diesel fuel - the color. It won't cause problems to use diesel in a heating oil tank, but it will cause a whole lot of trouble if you use heating oil in a diesel tank
Yes, diesel can be used as heating oil in a residential heating system.
The heating value for diesel overheating oil ranges depends with the grade of oil. It ranges between 132,900 and 137,000 Btu/US gal.
Deisel is made out of plants.
Difference is capacity and the fuel type.
The difference between the two is quit small. Normal diesel contains less oil than performance diesel. However, when they are tested side by side, no one can tell the difference of the two.
Sure, but it is way more expensive that heating oil.
Yes, it is possible to use diesel fuel as a substitute for home heating oil. Diesel fuel is similar to heating oil and can be used in some heating systems. However, it is important to check with the manufacturer of your heating system to ensure compatibility and to follow any guidelines for using diesel fuel as a substitute.
Yes, diesel fuel can be used as a substitute for heating oil in some home heating systems, but it may not be recommended by manufacturers and could potentially void warranties. It is important to consult with a professional before using diesel fuel as a heating oil alternative.
You can use Diesel fuel inplace of your #2 heating oil it is the same, The only difference is there is a colord die in disel fuel showing that a road tax for the DOT has been paid.
Ask Shankar Rao Peddada, IIT Bombay