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We are replacing our boiler with a condensing boiler. Our fuel tank is 1/4 full of gas oil which we will empty before filling with kerosene. Do we need to clean out the tank, and if so what is involved?
Problem solved. Tank needs to be fully emptied of gas oil (diesel) and sludge but thorough cleaning/scrubbing not necessary. Thanks all.
A small amount of gas oil well diluted with kerosene will not cause any problems in your boiler. I have done this and you will not cause any harm to the burner or boiler.
Cold weather can make diesel separate away from the kerosene and not burn correctly as diesel becomes heavier with cold weather.
Kerosene is mixed with Diesel to reduce waxing in extreme cold conditions.
I have never heard that it separates under these conditions. Kerosene and Diesel are very similar fuels. Kerosene is more highly refined than Diesel. Mixing the two together gives a blended fuel which is commonly used in very cold countries.