You probably know that kerosene can be used to power lamps, but what else can it do? From powering up appliances to providing illumination, kerosene has a wide variety of uses, from heating homes to powering commercial aircraft. Read on to learn about some of kerosene’s many uses.

4 Common Uses for Kerosene 

1. Lighting

Kerosene is excellent for illuminating dark spaces, both within the home and outdoors. Paraffin lamps are particularly beneficial during power outages or for saving money on utilities after the sun goes down. Many people also use kerosene lamps while camping or hiking in the woods. 

2. Fuel

Kerosene is one of the most popular fuel choices for powering jet engines and rockets. This fuel is combustible yet burns slowly, making it a dependable choice for long distance journeys in large crafts. Kerosene-based fuel has a significantly higher flash point than gasoline-based fuel, which makes it a safer option for the aviation industry.

3. Performing Arts

Fire breathers, dancers, circus performers, and other artists who use fire in their routines typically choose kerosene as their fuel. It burns at a low temperature, which protects them from potentially serious burns. Kerosene is also used quite often in spectacular pyrotechnics during live concerts and stage shows. 

4. Heating 

Home heating oil is perhaps the most common use for kerosene. Many furnaces run on kerosene because it is an affordable fuel that warms homes evenly and efficiently. Kerosene furnaces burn clean and do not require electricity. They’re a cheaper alternative to gas furnaces and are more environmentally friendly than furnaces that use wood or coal.

Keep your home dependably powered and illuminated with premium kerosene products from Monroe Oil Company. For over 75 years, they have offered competitive prices on home heating oil and provided reliable fuel delivery services to clients throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Call (585) 244-4080 to set up a fuel delivery schedule for your home, and visit them online to learn more about how to read your fuel tank gauges.