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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. 

The finest quality, longest lasting CUI wicks - made by Hattersley in England! 
Wicks are individually packaged, include instructions and mailed worldwide.

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.
Installation instructions for the two-part wicks #15 and #16 are here.

15T

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

$11.95

15-2P

KRB-8, KRW8, DRW-8, KRB-93 (KRB-93A takes wick #16-2P.  See note above about measuring to ensure the correct wick for  your heater.)  [See photo of wick]
  [Complete two piece wick]  [See photos below.]

$22.95

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.  Photo of wick.

$11.95

16-2P

 GRW-8A, 8B, 8X; GRF-9, GRF-9A, GRF-9B; GR-9 - KRB- 93A  (Complete two-part wick.)
[Wicks #16 are 3 3/8" (85mm) in diameter.]   Photo of wick.

$22.95

16T

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

$11.95

16-2P

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

$22.95

8

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

$10.95

8A

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

$11.95

12

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

$11.95

38

KRB-68  Photo of wick.

$22.95

16-2P

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

$22.95

1X

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

$9.95

IG-1

Use Igniter #1

$4.95

Owner's manual for a Koehring radiant heater using wick #16.

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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