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  Traveller Chris

  2024-12-28

  I have been using it for the last 3 years and I am very satisfied.
  Let's start with the basics:
  1) Heating:
  The space where we live is a two-room studio of 45 sq.m.
  With normal winter cold (for Ioannina), it makes staying in the space bearable when the intermediate door between the living room-kitchen and bedroom is open, but if we isolate the bedroom or the living room-kitchen, then it heats satisfactorily. So its use is recommended for small spaces up to 25 sq.m.
  2) Consumption:
  With usage of 3 hours in the morning (7 to 10) and another 5 in the afternoon-evening (7 to 12), totaling 8 hours a day, and the flame protruding about 1 centimeter from the tray, it consumes a 20-liter tank approximately every 20 days.
  3) Dimensions and portability:
  Small dimensions, about the size of a small dehumidifier and quite light, even when full, so that an average adult (man or woman) can lift and carry it carefully.
  4) Smell:
  We use the cheapest genuine fuel, Kerosun Extra (with the red cap), and during operation, it does not smell at all inside the space. Of course, we light it and extinguish it on the balcony because lighting and extinguishing it leaves a very strong smell.
  5) Maintenance cost:
  The cost of changing the wick, which depending on usage must be done every 1-2 years, is around 45 euros. It does not require a connection to a power supply, but it takes 4 large batteries for the electronic ignition, which usually need to be replaced every 1-2 years, so the annual maintenance cost is between 25 and 50 euros, depending on usage.
  6) Miscellaneous:
  - It can be used even during a power outage, and its flame gives a very sweet feeling to the space and makes it unnecessary to turn on other lighting if there is no reason, thus making a relative saving on electricity.
  - It automatically extinguishes if moved with moderate force, so care is needed when moving it, and I generally do not recommend it if you have small children or pets.
  - It is good to put it back indoors after extinguishing it and the smell dissipates to protect it from moisture and cold, which affect combustion (cold fuel is less efficient) and the lifespan of the wick.
  - During its use, we make sure to leave a window open 1-2 millimeters to allow oxygen into the space and we try to ventilate the house daily between the morning and evening lighting so that any harmful substances can escape. We do the same when we are about to extinguish it before going to sleep: we leave the balcony door open for 2-3 minutes and then take it outside and extinguish it, so that the space can be better oxygenated.
  - It lost the fifth star due to the high costs of maintenance (filter change) and fuel. According to the Kerosun website, there is also the option to buy fuel with an exchangeable canister, which costs about 8€ less per 20 liters than single-use canisters (December 2024: 42.90€ for single-use versus 34.20€ for exchangeable), but only for those living in Athens.

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  Kostas_Orfeas

  2024-12-03

  Very good for the job it does!! Since I read various things, I measured the result..
  Burning time: 0.53€
  Fuel consumption: 0.23 l/hr
  In 21 hours, a 5-liter medium use
  Price for 5 liters 11.50 € Practiker
  ---Elsewhere 13€ unacceptable
  I would give 5 stars if the fuel Kerosun was sold at a more economical price..
  If you use it (humanely) and without (tricks) on the fuel, there is no problem and it doesn't smell!!!!
  Always light and extinguish outside..

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  gtzegian

  2023-04-22

  Unacceptable stove. I had it for 2 months and I gave it away.
  It doesn't heat up much, when it's cold you have to hug it. It burns too much, not at all economical. And it smells a lot to the point where it becomes unhealthy.
  Also, the wick doesn't always light up with the switch and you have to light it with your hand many times.
  Very expensive for what it offers.

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  drummer.gr29

  2023-02-01

  I have had it for years in a country house, in a 40 square meter area it heats very well, it's worth it..
  When it asks you at the beginning of the evaluation if it smells, if you turn it off abruptly or drop it, it extinguishes on its own, yes, there it does smell indeed.

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  Imanuel_Tk

  2022-12-24

  Beautiful, very good quality construction, satisfactorily heats a small room as long as it is not too cold because then it is not enough. Warmer heat than electric devices. The temperature spreads from above, almost not at all from the sides. It smells very little or not at all with proper use. Disadvantages: It burns too much and kerosene is now expensive. It needs a new wick every year and not with daily use. During transportation, even the slightest shake or sudden movement extinguishes it for safety and you have to light it again. It is mainly beneficial for power outages for those who heat with air conditioning.

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  Stamatis_V_

  2022-12-13

  For an alternative and relatively economical source of heating and for those who, of course, do not have the possibility for a fireplace or wood stove and after the last two winters with power outages, I believe it should exist.

  In essence now. I use it in a room of about 35 square meters with moderate insulation (although it has not been very cold yet) but I think it will not have a problem, especially in a well-insulated space. In terms of consumption, when I have it on for about eight hours at moderate intensity, it burns around one liter. As for the smell, only the first two times there was a relatively tolerable odor (as stated in the instructions) and from then on, with the kerosun crystal one, it is truly odorless when I turn it on and off. With a price of around 55-59 euros, the 20 liters will cost around 70 euros per month. It is a lightweight, beautiful, and clever design. I hope I helped.

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  Giorgos_CHras

  2022-11-23

  After 3 years of flawless operation, I broke the glass and I can't find a replacement. The dealership is mocking me by saying they still haven't received any spare parts. It's been a whole saga since September and now it's the end of November! I will make one more attempt to contact the headquarters, and if there is no service, I will switch to propane!

  EDIT: I found glass after unacceptable hassle, but again it is not like the one that had the rainbow style, it is white. The stove is good, but I can't understand why there is no support...

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  Sir_Ervin_Camelot

  2022-01-29

  It is a good oil stove. It comfortably heats up to 30 square meters. It does not smell if you follow the manufacturer's instructions and don't do your own thing. Unfortunately, many people buy them and use any kind of oil and also extinguish them abruptly, resulting in odors and other complaints. In my opinion, it heats better than an electric heater. The heat is distributed better and it also produces a little light. As for economy, electricity and oil prices are so volatile that sometimes it is cheaper and sometimes more expensive. There are not significant differences, however, it offers the advantage that its cost is easily predictable unlike electricity, where things change and other costs arise in between. Even the slightest difference in electricity consumption can skyrocket the bill even if you are within limits. Therefore, comparing the cost per kWh and the cost per liter of oil is a bit misleading. It burns about 0.3 liters per hour.
  Someone who knows they specifically want an oil stove will buy it. It is practical for areas with frequent power outages, small apartments, or apartments without functional heating systems where it is impractical to heat with electricity. It heats well and quickly through radiation, not hot air like an air conditioner. Therefore, you only use energy to raise the temperature, not to distribute it in the space. Knowledge of managing mineral fuels is required. It is perfect for areas with really cold weather, areas with frequent power outages, and as a backup solution for people with health problems who should not stay in the cold if something goes wrong. In times of need, you can also heat a little water as advertised. The biggest advantage is the predictability of consumption and the fact that oil can be stored for emergencies, while with an electric heater you cannot do something similar. So, if you truly know why you are buying it, it is the best option.

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  Dimosthenis_Spyrou

  2021-04-14

  It heats quite well, but it burns an excessive amount of fuel and has a strong odor to the point where it becomes unhealthy and unbearable. I do not recommend it. With 100 euros, you can get an air conditioner and it is more cost-effective.

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  george_karan

  2021-04-11

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  Excellent kerosene heater. Durable and economical (rainbow gf), the six liters of kerosene burn for about twenty-eight hours, meaning longer burning time than what the official representative claims, provided that the wick is adjusted so that the flame exits the metal disc by one centimeter or less. I bought and tested it on 24_03_2021 in a seaside country house. From the 10 degrees Celsius that the house had, with the help of an old 9 btu air conditioner, it maintained a steady temperature of 20 degrees Celsius for five days, burning continuously with a daily interruption of about two hours. I wasn't bothered by the slight smell, perhaps due to small losses from the windows. I would light it, extinguish it, and refill it on the balcony. As the representative also states, it is not suitable for primary heating purposes. I bought it as an alternative heating solution after the extensive, multi-day power outages this year in Attica. CAUTION!!! It requires STRICT adherence to the instructions of the parent company. It is advisable to consume the entire quantity of fuel and not store it for the next winter because the ingredients it contains will deteriorate, resulting in less efficient burning. It burns the extra kerosene from Kerosun and not the Crystal 1. I will definitely purchase the omni 230 gef model as well to cover emergency heating needs for a 100 sqm house. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it as a supplementary heating source in case of power outages.

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  miltos_buz

  2021-01-20

  I bought it after reading the reviews... unfortunately, it disappointed me a lot. I've had it for 2 months... it doesn't turn on at all, I got tired of unscrewing the cap hoping it would light with a lighter... but nothing!!! I've changed the wick 3 times... 15.80 euros each... for 4-5 times it lights up, then... tragedy strikes again. I took it to kerosun in Thessaloniki and they tell me they don't know what's wrong... they can't do anything. Money wasted...

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  15 out of 16 members found this review helpful

  tech_with_spiros

  2020-12-28

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  The stove is fine, especially at night it keeps you company. I light it and extinguish it outside because it smells. I put it in the living room and if I close the door, it turns into an oven and it definitely cannot heat the whole house, and of course, it only burns the kerosene that the manufacturer says and consumes 1 liter every four hours. You can't really call it economical, but at least you know that the five-liter canister costs ten euros and with proper use, it lasts for several hours, while with the fan heater I had, I received high electricity bills from the power company and it still blows and doesn't warm up! To summarize, it is suitable for small spaces up to 20 square meters, and in a double-sized space, it will heat, but not very well.

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  cbcoolis

  2020-12-28

  I have had it for years in Athens and I light it in a unified living room kitchen area of ​​around 50 square meters, it doesn't make it an oven but given the economy in fuel it heats satisfactorily, it burns around 300 ml per hour. It is ideal for unified spaces of around 30 square meters, I believe. I light it and turn it off outside so I don't feel any particular discomfort from the smell in the room and if necessary I open the window for a moment for 5 minutes. It is definitely the best solution for heating immediately after the radiator.

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  Nickos_Pas8

  2020-12-09

  Although it is the small model, it satisfactorily heats a 30m space.
  Under no circumstances, no matter how faithfully you follow the instructions, will you be able to turn it off indoors - it will smell.
  Until now, I had an electric heater (2.4kw) and I had to sit right in front of it to warm up, while with the kerosun, the whole space is heated. The most important thing we need to consider is consumption. The tank holds 6 liters (I fill it up to 5 for safety reasons). The 5 liters are sufficient for 19 hours of operation (with the flame settings recommended by the manufacturer) and after repeated measurements, the consumption is 0.262 lt/h.
  The 20-liter tank costs around €40 (excluding shipping), so the cost is €0.525/h. The cost of electricity I had with the electric heater is 2.4kw x €0.11/kw = €0.264/h + fixed (DEI), so it is approximately the same cost as the kerosun.
  The decision is yours

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  egnatios78

  2020-11-18

  Room 32 sqm does not heat it satisfactorily but raises the temperature. Smaller room yes it heats but I feel like I have a "bomb" next to me. I had no problem with odors and of course I open the window to refresh the oxygen. I noticed humidity on the walls when it is on. In terms of construction quality, it feels like you have a Honda Civic!!! The downside is that it does not have flame adjustment levels. With my empirical calculation, it burned 2 liters every 4 hours of use. The fuel transfer process was difficult for me and I always spilled outside no matter how careful I was. Kerosene is very expensive and that's why the stove is in the storage room and the air conditioner warms me up.

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  ZORDAN

  2020-01-10

  It heats well and relatively quickly spaces of 15-20 square meters. As mentioned, it can heat a space as much as an air conditioner with 7848 BTU, which corresponds to the 2.3kw provided by the Kerosun manufacturer. In a 25 or 30 square meter space, it will break the cold, but you can't say that it will be able to heat the space satisfactorily. You get the heater for specific situations, and this is the biggest mistake people make. You buy it, for example, for areas with frequent power outages or because it is easily portable from one place to another, for specific spaces or for spaces without power supply. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES do you get it for economy. For maximum energy efficiency and continuous use, the answer is one - without discussion. A branded Inverter a/c.
  The heater burns (roughly) €0.5/hour, which is not at all little.
  If you turn it on and off outside the house, it doesn't smell at all, and in fact, the quality of the heat it produces resembles the warmth of radiators. Disadvantage - the temperature cannot be adjusted - it produces whatever it produces.
  It is a very well-made construction (Made in Japan, please!) and requires almost zero maintenance (changing the wick every 2 or even more years, depending on the burning hours. Cost approximately €22).
  P.S. I give it 5 stars for what it is, a heater as a heater. For what the majority would like it to be and buys it thinking that it is... I would give it a heavy 2.

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  Giorgos_El_mago

  2019-12-18

  I can say that it is actually very good in terms of warmth, etc., but you definitely have to leave a window open!! After all, it says so in the instructions.. It depletes the oxygen and makes the atmosphere heavy.. With a window open 3 inches, it's okay... Still, there are some other issues, but they are manageable.. NEVER with closed windows... Zero smell if you follow the instructions. I don't know about consumption yet, I will write about it when I see it... However, BE CAREFUL with the oxygen issue... That's why until I check the consumption, I give it 4 stars.. I won't give it 5, even if it burns economically, I will leave it at 4, if it burns a lot, it will get 3... Oxygenation is a real issue..

  Well, after a long time (I think two years), I have to say the following.. As for the oxygen issue, it is ultimately a matter of habit... When we had to completely close the window due to extreme cold, there was no problem.. If it's a scheduled time and someone comes from outside, the atmosphere might be a bit strange to them, but that's it... There is no trace of oil smell, just a heavy atmosphere that you get used to...
  As for consumption, I won't discuss it, you have to get the refill containers from the company and not from a gas station... Otherwise, the kerosene is expensive... Unless you use fuel from a gas station, which I haven't tried...
  In summary, it is a decent solution for a house no larger than 70-80 square meters MAX and as open-plan as possible..
  It heats up to a very good level and is economical under certain conditions.

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  efthimios.rentas

  2019-12-07

  I don't think the manufacturer's claim of m2 is accurate, but it works well for spaces of 20 m2 and below. The stove emits a smell when it is not turned off outside, but otherwise it is good. It doesn't smell to me when I use it indoors. I light it for 3-4 hours a day, for many hours, and although it has low consumption, it is not cost-effective because kerosene is very expensive. However, the stove emits heat and it is worth the extra money.

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  NickIoannidis

  2023-02-07

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  + Easy operation
  - Mediocre heating performance, increased consumption

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  Kostas_Gavriel

  2023-10-24

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  ck__

  2023-02-21

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