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KOEHRING Kerosene Heater Wicks

Koehring heaters were also sold under the "Comfort Glow" label, and often the model numbers for "Comfort Glow" were affixed to Koehring brand heaters.  If you do not find your exact model number listed below, please look at the page for Comfort Glow heaters. 

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Panasonic made heaters using two-part wicks #15 and #16 which were sold under an amazing variety of name brands, including Koehring, Comfort Glow, Sears, Handy Master, etc.  The model numbers applied to those heaters were confusing and often the wrong model number applied to a heater, resulting in a heater being marked as using wick #16 when it fact it requires wick #15.  Not my fault!  It is best to measure the central air pillar around which the wick fits:  If about 3", order wick #16; if about 3 1/2", order wick #15.  See also the model numbers for Comfort Glow if not listed below - they crossed those numbers, too.

15T

KRB8, KRW8, KRB-93, DRW-8, KRB-93, A [Top piece only]  [Wicks #15 are 3 3/4" (95mm) in diameter.]

$12.95

15-2P

KRB-8, KRW8, KRB-93, DRW-8, KRB- 93, A [Complete two piece wick]  [See photos below.]

$24.95

16T

 GRW-8A, 8B, 8X; GRF-9, GRF-9A, GRF-9B; GR-9   [See note below, please.] Many GRW-8A's use wick #15.  See note above, please.

$12.95

16-2P

 GRW-8A, 8B, 8X; GRF-9, GRF-9A, GRF-9B; GR-9 - (Complete two-part wick.)
[Wicks #16 are 3 3/8" (85mm) in diameter.]

$24.95

16T

DRF-9A, KRF-93, A; DRB-93A, DR-9, KRD-93A; KR9; 9300 Deluxe    [Top piece only]

$12.95

16-2P

DRF-9A, KRF-93, A ; DRB-93A, DR-9, KRD, KR9; 9300 Deluxe [Complete two piece wick]

$24.95

 

I can supply a copy of an owner's manual for a Koehring KR9, which uses wick #16.  Those who need more information on the two-piece wicks #15 and #16 may be interested. The instructions and owner's manual say to use a "wick guide" to ensure the wick gap is even all around.  Wick guides have not been available for decades, but are a simple straight wire rod 7/64" in diameter.  A 7/64" drill bit shank would work well.

$4.95 with wick order

8

KC-19 (holes) KMC-200 (no pins)

$11.95

8A

GC-19A; KC-19A, KCM-200 (pins)

$12.95

12

KC-11, A, B; KHL-120, A; KCM-120

$12.95

38

KRB-68

$24.95

16-2P

 KRF-9, KRF-9F, KRF-93, KRF-93A [Complete two piece wick]

$24.95

1X

 KRF93 [European model.  Cut to fit over existing wick sleeve.]

$10.95

IG-1

Use Igniter #1

$4.95

Koehring heaters which require wicks #15 & #16: These are a two part wick, an upper portion which is fiberglass and has the top burning surface, and a lower cotton section to which is attached the wick raising mechanism.  The two-piece wick was designed so that the lower section could be used over and over again, so attaching a new top section (#16T) was a design feature of this wick. To keep the lower section of the wick in top condition, the heater should always be stored "dry," and the lower section should be soaked in 91%+ alcohol once a year or so.  Pure alcohol is available in most hardware stores, being sold as Shellac Thinner. The alcohol will absorb any kerosene residue and water, and thus restore the cotton filaments to the full capillary action needed to ensure proper "wicking" action to the upper portion of the wick. The wick must then be thoroughly dried by evaporation, the wick raising mechanism lightly oiled, and it is ready to use again or store dry in a freezer bag until needed.  The entire two part wick is often not available - get them while you can!

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 RESOURCE INFORMATION:

Wicks 15 and 16 are the only two- part wicks, a lower cotton section with an a wick raising devise, and a separate, replaceable fiberglass top section. Normally, only the top portion needs to be replaced.

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