Hey guys! The next addition to my preps will be a new kerosene heater aaand Dietz lamps. I plan on ordering the lamps early next week and going to the local hardware store for the heater. My question is just how long will kerosene last if stored in a basement in the dark? I feel very safe...

No, not for freshness... Ive been stocking up on lamp oil, wicks and lanterns. Since I have gallons of the stuff in my closet - I am thinking of moving it into the barn (saftey first). The barn is not insulated. Winters here are brutal and negitive temps are common. My question is, if the...

So I work in a food factory. I get all the food grade containers I want for nothing. Some just ain't much good for storing food though. I'm wondering some things. Can I store Kerosene in a food grade HDPE plastic jug? I get these nice, stout, blue, 5 gallon jugs, just like a kerosene jug...

Is anyone transferring their lamp oil to glass bottles from the thin plastic bottles it comes in now..?... I noticed that lately the bottles seem even thinner than usual..... I am using old liquor bottles (rinsed and dried with original labels removed and now corked) for storage....... wondering...

HI folks, To prepare myself I got a load of kerosene (which I'm now getting rid of as I am moving place) in Harrow, UK I have loads of £1 hurricane lamps and 3 old fashioned kero stoves plus a primus omnifuel. Seems like a good strategy. I nearly got myself a kerosene heater but eventually...

Anyone know if diesel would work in a kerosene space heater? I realize it would most likely be smellier and ventilation would be important. Kerosene is about $10 a gallon at the hardware store. Wonder too, if bio-diesel would work...would make the shop smell like french frys eh? Going to be cold...

How long will K-1 kerosene last in a sealed 5 gallon metal can? a 5 gallon plastic pouring can...... anything i can add to extend life?

I found a lady (her husband left her) selling a 55gal plastic drum of kerosene that she claims is approx 9-10 years old. I can buy the barrel and kero for $80 which is a great deal, if the kerosene is ok. My intended uses are as a backup cooking source and as a backup source of heat as I...

How long does it last and does it need stabil as gasoline does? Recon3

I am thinking of storing kerosene as a back up heat source should we ever be out of electricity, and my backup generators run out of stored gas. I have been watching Craig's List for a used 250 gal tank , but so far no luck, and I can't find any companies in my area that sell them, so for...

I have picked up some kerosene lanterns and I was wondering if kerosene has a shelf life like gas does? I can't find any clear answers on the net. Thanks for the info.