I'd like to know what else is in jet fuel, other than just kerosene? I guess it is still called JetA? I'm thinking since a gallon of kerosene cost about $20. in a hardware store, and I think Jet fuel is likely $7 a gallon then???
What is in Jet fuel?
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the hardware kero is ultra pure.
The pricing is absurd similar to those cans of ethanol free OPE Fuel at 6$ a quart.
you can buy kerosene at fuel pump for less usually not much more than diesel.
Great where is that pump in this state, I don't know of any.
In the military, jet A was pretty much ultra pure kero, AKA JP-4, but JP-5 also had some naphthalene in it, and usually both would have a little de-icer of some kind.
When I worked in the oil business, all commercial jet fuel was ultra-pure "water white" kero, but likely on the low end of the gravity scale, I think I remember like API Gravity 44-45.
In both cases, we'd run a 5 gallon sample through a "Milipore" ceramic disc, then compare the color of the disc to a known color chart. It was either pass of fail test at that point. That disc was about an 1 1/2" diameter, and most all samples came back white.
When I worked in the oil business, all commercial jet fuel was ultra-pure "water white" kero, but likely on the low end of the gravity scale, I think I remember like API Gravity 44-45.
In both cases, we'd run a 5 gallon sample through a "Milipore" ceramic disc, then compare the color of the disc to a known color chart. It was either pass of fail test at that point. That disc was about an 1 1/2" diameter, and most all samples came back white.
Pennsylvania always had a pretty good market for water white kerosene, since the Amish would use it for everything from lighting to medicine.
My mom went to high school in Chester County, PA. We would go back to visit her classmates (she just went to her 60th reunion on Saturday) and I was so impressed at the Amish stores in Lancaster County. The produce was actually organic, and so many appliances ran off fuel. I guess now some bishops allow solar power because it is natural.
I'm in Southwest Missouri & there is a good sized Amish community here. I've hauled off scrap metal for them before & they indeed have solar panels for their garage tools (battery) etc.
What is the purpose of the kerosene?
If its a heater you need kerosene not diesel or jet fuel ;p
Gas stations in Ohio sell it probably 20 within 20 miles.
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CleanSump
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Don't burn Jet Fuel in your kerosene heaters. It has additives that aren't going to do your health any good. Check it out with a google search.
Find a localish farm store or gas station that has kerosene intended for your purpose.
Find a localish farm store or gas station that has kerosene intended for your purpose.
AZjeff
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SE Pennsylvania maybe. They live in other parts of PA in little settlements.
I was able to buy some Jet A from an airport near my university for my capstone project, I've got the receipt somewhere lol ... the $price/gal was definitely higher than gas (even Shell VPN+), not including a state aviation fuel tax.
It was marketed as "Prist Premixed", with Prist being the trade name for the added anti-icing inhibitors.
It was marketed as "Prist Premixed", with Prist being the trade name for the added anti-icing inhibitors.
Not for a heater don't worry.
I doubt its 2.10 a gallon here with the taxes in this state. I bet airlines get it tax free.
CDNozzle, was it higher than 100LL ?
I doubt its 2.10 a gallon here with the taxes in this state. I bet airlines get it tax free.
CDNozzle, was it higher than 100LL ?
I can't remember the prices then, but looking @ the fuel prices now on AirNav looks like 100LL is still the most expensive (>$5/gal for either full- or self-serve, vs $4.31/gal for Jet A).
JetA has higher sulfur than hardware store Kero. There is a static dissipation product called Static X (just kidding, it's Stadis or similar) to prevent static buildup, it is added in tiny quantities to create a specific conductivity. Sometimes Prist is added as an anti icing additive.
JP-4 was 50/50 gasoline / kerosene.
Phased out after the Green Ramp disaster at Bragg
JP-8 is now used in the Air Force, and JP-5 in the Navy…
JP-4 was lighter, and more flammable…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JP-4
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JP-8
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Ramp_disaster
Phased out after the Green Ramp disaster at Bragg
JP-8 is now used in the Air Force, and JP-5 in the Navy…
JP-4 was lighter, and more flammable…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JP-4
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JP-8
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Ramp_disaster
Not a heater but top secret.... Ok
Allegedly, at some of the CHS Northwest store locations in WA.
Jet A is the standard. The military uses JP-8 which as extra anti-ice and corrosion inhibitors. JP-5 which was adopted by the navy has a higher flash point.
Thank you, the only one that has kerosene is maybe a 200 mile round trip.
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