Eltex greenhouse heater, how to change wick

[Diyisfun]

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• Diyisfun
• 9 May 2013
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I have one of these greenhouse heaters.
I need new wicks, they measure 30mm, anyone know how to change them

 

[Mursal]

Twist the wick adjuster until the wick comes out, then put the new one back in reverse. But its been a while since we've changed one so I might have missed something? There might be a stop not allowing the wick to come out?

 

[Diyisfun]

Thanks for that, I'm still trying to find the wick, looked on Ebay not certain what one it is though. If you have ever bought a wick would appreciate details of where or what it was.
Thanks

 

[Diyisfun]

Sorted, took it apart (drilled 2 rivets out). The old wick was just stuck, used a flat blade to push it out & clean it.
Inserted new wick, now just waiting to get paraffin & give it a go.

 

[Mursal]

Thanks for the info, did you try home heating oil (kerosene) in it, instead of paraffin? We cant get paraffin now .............

Just keep an eye on it for a bit after lighting for the first time.