Where does the name Kerosene come from?

 

 

Kerosene has Greek origin. Keros in Greek translates to wax.

 

Who invented Kerosene?

 

We don’t know who discovered Kerosene but we do know that famous Persian scholar named Razi (Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi) was the first record the distillation process. ‘Kerosene’ was registered as a trademark by Abraham Gesner in 1854. It has since evolved into a generic trademark called kerosene.

How much Kero does the world use?

Worldwide per day 1.2 million barrels are used. This is for all purposes from heating to jet engines. A barrel holds 45 gallon or 205 litres of fuel. This means that the world uses 54,000,000 gallons or 246,000,000 litres per day. At Craggs Energy we can deliver up to 32,000 litres per drop. Most domestic customers however order between 1000 and 2000 litres at any one time.

 

Is Kero the most used fuel?

 

Kerosene used to be the most used fuel in the world before the invention of electric lighting and natural gas heating. Kerosene is now the second most fuel in the world. Kerosene is still used around Yorkshire and the North West of England to heat home and is now the cheapest way to heat your home. Find out how much it would cost to fill your tank today by filling in the quote box to your right.

 

Is Kerosene toxic?

 

Simply put yes. Kerosene is a class 3 dangerous good and is also flammable. If Kero is ingested you should contact a doctor immediately. All middle distillate fuels are dangerous. This is why you should contact a FPS registered fuel supplier like Craggs energy to deliver your fuel. We can supply fuel in barrels if you require smaller quantities all the way up to 32,000 litres meaning you can get the best possible price.

Can Kerosene be used for cleaning?

 

Kerosene can also be used to clean bicycle and motorcycle chains. It is used to remove the old grease before the lubrication process takes place. Kerosene can be purchased in small packed for this type of use. Kerosene id the only fuel that can also be used as a solvent.

Kerosene can be used for fire breathing?

 

Although not recommended by Craggs Energy Kerosene is often used by performers such as fire breathers, fire jugglers and fire dancers.

 

Is Kerosene rocket fuel?

 

Rocket fuel Kerosene is a mix of Kerosene and Oxygen and is used in jet engines. The power that can be created from this mix is enormous.

 

Can Kero be used as a light source?

 

In the past Kero was often used for both lighting and heating. Kero isn’t usually used to light homes anymore. It can be used however and one prime example of this is the Amish community who use Kero instead of electricity.

 

Is Kerosene the same as 28 second oil?

 

There are many names used to describe Kerosene. Some of the most popular are kero, 28 Second, Heating Oil and Boiler juice. Kerosene is the industry standard and is the name most oil companies use. Heating Oil is a domestic term used to describe Kero. Heating Oil is the term Tank Topper uses. Tank Topper is a UK wide Heating Oil deliver service. If you are outside Craggs delivery area give www.tanktopper.co.uk a try and find a competitive price in your area.

 

To find out more about domestic heating oil click here. You can order your Kerosene online today or call our staff on 01422 882500.