Aladdin Series-15 'blue flame' heater
Recently we purchased this elderly Aladdin blue-flame paraffin heater to heat the garage work area. This model is of an old design that goes back to the early 1950s, but was carried on in production for many years and went through several internal design changes.
These are a non-pressurised heater employing a cylindrical 3" diameter wick that extends down into the near 1-gallon fuel tank. The design allows a constant stream of air to flow up around the burning paraffin-soaked wick, resulting in a hot blue flame. This means a cleaner burn and much less odour.
The claim from Aladdin Industries was that these heaters burned as hot as a 3kw electric heater. I wouldn't doubt this claim as it chucks out a lot of heat.
This is a very good example and was in full working order when received. However, when acquiring a non-working example, it needs someone with sufficient knowhow to properly service it and to get it going again. I know that dried-out wicks can seize into the burner mechanism and great care is required to free them.
Some parts are still available through specialist suppliers including wicks.
Aladdin Series-15 'blue flame' heater
Recently we purchased this elderly Aladdin blue-flame paraffin heater to heat the garage work area. This model is of an old design that goes back to the early 1950s, but was carried on in production for many years and went through several internal design changes.
These are a non-pressurised heater employing a cylindrical 3" diameter wick that extends down into the near 1-gallon fuel tank. The design allows a constant stream of air to flow up around the burning paraffin-soaked wick, resulting in a hot blue flame. This means a cleaner burn and much less odour.
The claim from Aladdin Industries was that these heaters burned as hot as a 3kw electric heater. I wouldn't doubt this claim as it chucks out a lot of heat.
This is a very good example and was in full working order when received. However, when acquiring a non-working example, it needs someone with sufficient knowhow to properly service it and to get it going again. I know that dried-out wicks can seize into the burner mechanism and great care is required to free them.
Some parts are still available through specialist suppliers including wicks.