Perfection kerosene heater how to replace the wick. 

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Video is 8 years old and still the best explanation on RU-vid!

Just watching today in 2024 and your clear explanation of all the things was great!! Thanx for making the video and sharing it with all of us on RU-vid!!

Great video- you explain things in a common sense matter. Small details are important to know.

Thank you for an excellent presentation and for the comments on wick quality. I will now proceed to attempt restoring my heater.

Thank you so much! I'm a first time user of a kerosene heater. And you explained things thoroughly and made it easily understandable for novice like me. Thank you again.

Great video, thank you. FYI The old school way of charring the wick was to install wick into burner with about 1/16 inch showing then turning burner upside down and dip it briefly into a shallow dish of kerosene just before installing the burner into the empty fount. No lighter fuel required. Allow it to burn out, then when cool adjust wick level with with tube and rub finger around it. All kerosene heaters produce fumes when warming up, and when shutting down, therefore it's best to start them up, and shut them down outside or in a garage. In order to run clean all flame spreader type kerosene heaters need to run full blast, don't try to turn it down. It will smell horrible. To do this, after it warms up turn it up until it starts to smoke, then back down a little until the smoke stops just like a kerosene lamp. People who regularly use kerosene heaters normally use two or more smaller ones because of this reason. They run multiple heaters to warm up the space, then turn off the ones they don't need in order to maintain the temperature. If you want to try to use ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) in a flame spreader type kerosene heater you have to use 100% cotton wicks. The fiberglass topped wicks will clog up from the impurities. Some like to add a little alcohol to the fuel. For fantastic information of all things kerosene, extremely high-quality wicks and chimneys visit milesstair.com

Very thorough and direct - answered all my questions the first time! Thanks!!!

excellent is the word for this instruction

One of the best perfection heater videos I've seen, thanks!

...will be looking back at this when I go to start my perfection heater! =) Just picked one up few hours ago for $20 in almost mint condition!

Great video I just got a 770 perfection looks simple but I cant find any info like year it was made anyone know that?

Thanks for the clear and uncluttered video instruction. I've followed your maintenance advice to the T and love my Perfection heaters. The only problem I run into with all three of my heaters is when it comes to installing a new wick. You make it look so easy but I find it almost impossible to get the wick carrier down far enough to engage with the wick adjuster teeth. I can get it down so far and no farther and the teeth just slide off the bottom of the carrier. I tried to force it and actually broke the knob off the wick adjuster. Bad idea! I bought genuine old stock Perfection wicks on eBay but have had no luck with them either. What am I doing wrong??? I'm sooh frustrated and would really appreciate your advice. Thanks!!

Thank you for this video. I have a perfection heater I bought at a yard sale and have never used it. Didn't know if they really worked that good. I'm so happy to know there is a way to heat my apartment without using the furnace.

Thank you for making this super comprehensive video on the Perfection Heater! I been keeping my eyes open for one to buy. I think I am better equipped now after watching this video to know what to look for on used ones that I do find. I hope to find one this year and get it running to use. I love wood burning heat but kerosene is so convenient, portable, and no venting needed.

thanks, we just bought our first one today for emergency use. We love these old things. I'll be surprised if we ever come across again.

Thank you so much! Very informative! I found a body at a garage sale for 5.00. After research found out I needed a burner. Found that on Ebay for 40+ :/ It's pretty rusty and needs more work then I thought after watching this lol! It will need a wick too. Where do I find those?

Excellent presentation I learned so much. I would like to know how to tell how old my 630 heater is.

have two of these perfection heaters, good job well self directed show. I WILL NOT, AND REPEAT, WILL NOT USE THE NEW KEROSENE HEATERS, ONES WITH FIBERGLASS WICKS!! THEY ARE A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. WHO WANTS TO PAY $4.00 for a gallon of kerosene, not me..... JUST WOULD LIKE TO MENTION IN THIS VIDEO, one good things of these perfection heaters you can burn RED DYE diesel fuel in them. home heating oil $2.09/$2.19 A gallon take your pick. I WON'T BE BUYING KEROSENE ANYTIME,EXCEPT HOME HEATING OIL. nOT TO GET off track, this is one of the better videos of replacing a wick in a perfection then other videos on youtube. Thank you reddodge! so please pardon me if i am little off subject.

Thank you RedDodge1968, I been storing two Perfection tall stand heaters for years but never used them because the wife thought I through them out! lol Also I had no idea how to replace the wick! Now that we need to be careful these days if the power goes out (EMP) or what have you, I'M glad I have em. Great job and step by step detail, I'm now confident these heaters will come in handy and I can operate them safely! The only question I have is (CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING? DO WE NEED VENTILATION? ARE THEY SAFE? thanks again,

Very educational and detailed. Just bought a new burner for my Perfection and needed to replace the wick. Thank you !

This is great - thank you for the upload. I just came into possession of 2 x Perfection kerosene heaters!

I have two old perfection heaters that we never use and I was thinkin about making them work again this was a great video to get some information on how to do that. My only questions would be. How are they with smell/ fumes, if you burn them in a house? Also can you burn diesel fuel in them(being diesel is much cheaper in my area and easier to get)?

Thank you RedDodge 1968 so much for sharing your knowledge and step by step info, I'm trying to learn how to clean, maintain and replace parts on a 525M perfection heater to use now. It"s not as nice as yours or maintained, but it works.. The wicks are costly (about 15-18 bucks!). I'm glad to find a local hareware store that carries them. Does a wick need to be replaced every season? If not how often? Thanks again!

Many Thanks from Stockport England. I have just rescued an old Aladdin Greenhouse heater from the rubbish skip and have replaced the new original 202 wick.Exactly the same principles. Same wine different label so to speak.

...excellent video...very informative...THANK YOU!!!...only now to find a 700x wick!!….

Great video. As I am thinking of purchasing a used one. I do have a question: I see there was no smoke when you first light it and none afterwards. Are you using regular Kerosene oil that you purchase from a gas station or that K-1 clean kerosene sold in big box stores? Thanks.

this is a pretty informative . Thank you for the vid good sir. I have 2 of the perfection 500's the non fancy version. been thinking of using them this winter save on a little heat bill. both have the fuel tank inserts and all seem to be working. though I have massive hands and tend to be rough on things I take apart so this is good to see a how to vid.

I praise God for guys like this making videos for us all.

Great video! Thank you. It made replacing my wick a breeze.

This is great presentation and explanation off how it works. I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge. Also you sound like really good honest man.

Thank you for very informative post! You helped us understand our Valor 525 heater much better.

I recently picked up a Perfection No 630 at an auction for dirt cheap. Is there much difference between the models of Perfection heaters?

I'm having a hard time getting the wick down far enough to make contact with the wick adjuster teeth. Any ideas on how I can get it to slide down farther in order to get the adjuster teeth to mesh? Just not moving any further.

Very good video. and no yappy just to the point. I will not use nothing but a perfection heater. They are simpler to fix then other kerosene heaters. They use the 100% cotton wick, i CANNOT STAND THE STUPID FIBERGLASS WICK. Like the 100% wick, because KEROSENE IS $4.00/GALLON and DIESEL is $2.09 (dyed diesel) ATLEAST I can burn diesel and its lot cheaper and the kotton wick can tolerate it better then fiberglass.

Thank You. I just picked up one of these heaters with no wick.

What would be the best fuel to run in a Perfection 525 heater?

I know this is a really old video, but I was wondering if you have a source for buying the replacement wicks? I have searched without any success. Your help would be greatly appreciated! Plus, I have a model 430 unit…….I’ve never used it as I don’t have a wick for it. I actually bought at a flea market and it’s in pretty good shape. I need to take it apart and clean it really well, lub bits and spots and find a wick. Again, thank you for any help you can provide.

Feb 2024 and just got my heater down from storage and started to clean it up your Vedic sure helped me with this. When I removed and cleaned the cover on top of wick I noticed a piece with three arms that is part of the cover that sets on top of wick .my question Is: should this piece with three arms be permentally attached to cover over the wick. If so can it be fixed or it needs replacing?also can you still buy new wicks?thanks

I have a Perfection 500 M25 I ordered a wick from American Wicks I believe it's cotton. After about 30 to 40 hours of burning it seems hard to light. Which is the best way of cleaning this Wick?

Hello and thank you, I have a Perfection 520 that I picked up, everything is removable except the wick will not come out, it appears stuck, the roller lever turns but the wick refuses to come out or move. I really do not know what to do and could use some guidance and suggestions. Can you help me. Thank you so much

Thanks Red. A friend at work gave me one of these to heat my garage. But it had so much fume that it made it impossible to work in there. I will take her apart and give it a good cleaning. maybe even look for a new wick. I never used one before. This was a Big Help. I had no idea it would burn for 8 hours.Thanks Red Nice job.

Thanks so much for the video - got my Dad's 550 up an running today for the first time in 40+ years!

I have a Rippingilles dual heat model 220 and can’t read the instructions due to the heaters old age so I’m unable to get instructions on how to change the wick. Has anyone any ideas? Thanks. Denise

This is the best video explaining how to... Thanks!! I have a Valor 525t that works exactely the same.

I have one that is . and rusty. I WOULD LIKE TO REPAINT IT. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Were do you buy your wick, ebay wants to much, and Amazon is selling the wrong one, they have a string bottom that get rapped up in the wick gear

Great video. I have a heater, I beleive its a Perfection. I have a wuestion about the tank. I took it out and theres two spring clips loose in the tank. What do they do?

I haven't got a perfection heater, but a british one that operates on the same principle, and this information was VERY HELPFUL on how to maintain kerosene heaters. Thank you very much, I have learnt a lot!

What is the best brand? What size wick would a model 630 use? Where can I order one? Thank you.

Couldn’t you shave down the loose fiberglass on the Kero World version? Wouldn’t that work?

Were do you purchase your wicks at and are all perfection heaters use same wick, I just purchased one, thank you, love this video

Thank God for you I had my gallery sit in there backwards LOL LOL

Hi i got a valor junior 56 and i dont find a wick for it can i use perfection wick fiberglass or not ? T y

Have you ever used the wicks from the "Miles stairs wick shop", if so are they a good wick? Also, are the perfection heaters supposed to be burnt with the wick raised at it's highest level?

Is there a gap between the 'skirt' of the chimney, when it's closed, and the fuel tank? In other words, does the chimney sit ON the fuel tank, or is it supposed to be a little off the tank when closed to allow air draw?

Great & Informative. Where can you get a decent wick these days ?

Most informative video I've seen on these heaters. Great information and explained very well. Thank you for your video. I'm sure it's greatly appreciated by many people. 🙂

Fantastic video. Nice heater, too.

I found one of these heaters. I am working on cleaning it and getting a wick.

Excellent tutorial, thanks for posting !!

Excellent video and presentation...so much knowledge...Thank you, its helped alot!

Hi, i just scored a Perfection 730 as payment for some backhoe work at a friends new house. The heater was left behind in the shed by the former owners. First video i found was yours! So thank you for the great instruction. I just ran out to MY shed to see what Model i had and IF i could get the Wick out...I cant, the gear driver has dug a hole into the side of the wick. I've shot it full of PB BLaster to let it soak, i'll try pulling the wick out with plyers after work tomorrow. Ordering a new wick now. Can that wick adjuster shaft and gear barrel on the end be replaced? Or do I try and find a whole new tank? Thanks again! KD

I was wondering... I picked up a few of these some weeks back and I’m working on the older one now. Well, the wick is stuck. Mechanism moves ok, but the wick itself just won’t budge. What can I do to fix it?

My son gave me a Perfection 525 heater. Today I cleaned it up a lot as far as getting some rust off and dirt daubers nests out. I used WD40 to loosen the fuel cap and float cap. The wick adjuster does not turn. Another video says not to force it. They next show it with the wick out and how to remove the adjuster but they do not show how to get the wick out. How do I get the wick out? Do I just pull it out like you did in this video? I do see a few inches wick still on it. I know nothing about it so did not want to try and pull it out without first asking. I did not know if it would break the adjuster. Thank you

The wick is only good until it can no longer raise the Flame Spreader to its full height. The easiest way to check the condition of a wick is to raise the Flame Spreader to its highest point, remove the Flame Spreader, and turn the wick higher. This distance is what is left of the wick that can be burnt. If you can not raise the Flame Spreader to its highest point, the wick is used up and continued use will cause the heater to smoke.

... Great video,it's very helpful. I live in Mexico and it is difficult to find a wick spare parts. It would be unwise to make a homemade (wick)? I only got 80% cotton fabric. I hope you can answer Thank you.

I know a guy with one for sale - it's a Perfection model 1527 in fair shape - No rust no dents but looks like it was used a lot and works fine - the glass is a little beat looking but no cracks - it comes with 4 gallons of kerosene for 80 bucks - Is this a good deal ?

Ty that is a video! Just got my model 1714 going!

Great video, very helpful. Is there a way to contact you directly? I have an old Boss #8 heater to work on, but there's a hole in the wick tube where the gears on hand wheel meet with the wick carrier. Would love to get your thoughts on possible repair options.

I have an old 430 looks fair and should work where do you get the parts and wick? Also, how do you distinguish the flame to shut it down. Thanks Mike

Thank you sir for a very thorough explanation.

I just bought a Perfection heater in an estate sale. When I got it home, I found the tank parts are rusty and the wick handle is immovable. Any advice on loosening it up?

Thanks for the very thorough instructions although I've run into a problem not addressed here. I've got a 260c model that probably hadn't been used in my lifetime. The wick was stuck and couldn't be raised. The mechanism was engaged with the slots on the wick holder but wouldn't turn. I got the old wick removed by snipping through the old metal holder. The feeding mechanism now spins freely and I can see the gears moving. I've got a an aw-500 wick that I can push down the sleeve, but it freezes up once it comes into contact with the gear. I can see no obstruction in the way. Any ideas?

Thank you! this was very helpful!

I use a razor blade to trim it even. Takes 5 minutes. Usually helps to trim it even once a year and then replace the wick when you can't trim it anymore.

I have an Ypsilanti B81 that I'm having trouble removing the flame spreader. Do you know if wick replacement on these heaters is similar? Thanks for the excellent video.

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Can you tell us what Karosene to use? Thank you. 😊

I have an old model 130 and the gallery is rusted solid to the tank. Your video showed my how the unit is put together and I thank you for that.

I have a 500 series with the glass globe. I accidentally turned the wick down too far and the carrier slid Dow below the knob. I cant get the wick or carrier out. can you help.

Thank you for making this video! It answered everything I needed to know. I just bought a new wick for my heater and I’m going to clean it and follow your directions. Is there something in particular I should use to clean the heater?

Just wondering if your not going to be using heater for a few months ( like summer) should you drain kerosene or burn dry or just let it be? What is the shelf life of kerosene in the heater?

where do you buy wicks? amazon?

How about running diesel fuel? Can it be done?

My gallery is stuck, it won’t budge. What do you suggest I use to loosen it? Thank you!

Awesome video these are the best heaters you can buy. If your lucky enough to fins one. I have seen them go for 399.00 on ebay

i have a model 750X & it calls for a model #500 wick,what one should i buy?

Csn they be converted the biogel fuel?

@RedDodge1968 have you ever come across a wick adjuster that has been repaired/replaced on a tank like this one? I have a Valor 525 which uses a similar tank, but my wick adjuster seems to be loose and not moving the wick. Looking for some advice to repair it.

Awesome Presentation Sir!!! Where can I buy a Perfection Wick? I have found American, but not Perfection.

Thank you for making this video. It has been very helpful to see how to replace the wick on this type of heater. I just got one when my great uncle passed away and I was wondering how to get it going again.

I don't think mine is a Perfection, it looks different and is quite rusted I can't get anything apart:(

I am getting my first perfection heater tomorrow, are you still available for questions? I already have a couple. I've heard that the cleanest thing to burn is 100% odorless mineral spirits, does kerosene burn pretty clean, everyone is concerned about CO2 these days. Is there any danger of that with these heaters?

Thank you so much for posting this video. It helped me a lot. Cheers.

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. Very helpful. A wonderful, simple, device.

I just came into a FREE Perfection 750 heater. And I’m new to restoring these vintage heaters and I’m needing some insight on where to find parts. Unfortunately the heater has nothing with it at all. No tank, wick, etc.

I have two of the 500 series and never knew I had to level the edge of a new wick. I guess I need to let my fuel run dry to level the edge, right? Once the fuel runs dry, that should level the edge, right?

I’m so excited about this video cause I’m thinking about getting one off of Market place and had no clue how to use one!!! question if I may ask…. How do you turn it off when done using it?

awesome video!!! you explained it so detail for new to this! Thank you so much!