Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 20:36:15 +0000 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:33:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3151 <![CDATA[Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters : Kerosene is not as explosive as...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=73026&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#73026 Author: carpetologist
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Posted: 30/November/2006 at 4:33pm

Kerosene is not as explosive as propane but will still cause a serious fire if ignited improperly.
 
Try to remember you are in the cleaning business. Kerosene is dirty, sooty and smelly and makes a big mess. I personally would never sell one as I hate going to my customers funerals.
 
]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:33:09 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=73026&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#73026 <![CDATA[Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters : MR. STEAMER wrote:I personally...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=72926&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#72926 Author: Sonny BonoHo
Subject: 3151
Posted: 29/November/2006 at 4:18pm

Originally posted by MR. STEAMER MR. STEAMER wrote:

I personally thing  that they both need maintenance.  It all depends on your setup...
 
if you don't have a chemical feed and you run soap through the unit...you'll find that the heat exchangers do become clogged..
 
wheather an exhaust exchanger or a coolant exchanger, most now adays have coils that are made of stainless steel, no wear problems..most will last for life...unless they get frozen...
 
I find propane heat exchanger to be the HOTTEST of HOT...but also dangerous...I personally hate working with propane.  and I'm not willing to pay the extra that it cost to insure
 
does kero cost extra to insure?
]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:18:13 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=72926&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#72926 <![CDATA[Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters : a PITA if they go BOOM...you got...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71950&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71950 Author: MR. STEAMER
Subject: 3151
Posted: 18/November/2006 at 8:01pm

a PITA if they go BOOM...you got that right]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:01:41 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71950&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71950 <![CDATA[Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters : They were simply a PITA? ]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71907&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71907 Author: doug
Subject: 3151
Posted: 18/November/2006 at 7:34pm

They were simply a PITA?]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:34:02 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71907&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71907 <![CDATA[Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters : yup...light before every job....my...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71892&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71892 Author: MR. STEAMER
Subject: 3151
Posted: 18/November/2006 at 7:26pm

yup...light before every job....my uncle had one of those
 
or keep it lit and run the chance of forgetting about it
]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:26:22 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71892&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71892 <![CDATA[Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters : I only had one other heat system...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71870&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71870 Author: doug
Subject: 3151
Posted: 18/November/2006 at 7:15pm

I only had one other heat system and that was an oil fired Pro Chem unit years ago. I have had HX systems since they came out from Pro Chem. I didn't even consider propane back then when purchasing a new unit. I didn't like the idea of the igniting the burner before each job?  That's if my memory serves me right?]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:15:59 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71870&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71870 <![CDATA[Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters : I personally thing that they both...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71832&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71832 Author: MR. STEAMER
Subject: 3151
Posted: 18/November/2006 at 6:24pm

I personally thing  that they both need maintenance.  It all depends on your setup...
 
if you don't have a chemical feed and you run soap through the unit...you'll find that the heat exchangers do become clogged..
 
wheather an exhaust exchanger or a coolant exchanger, most now adays have coils that are made of stainless steel, no wear problems..most will last for life...unless they get frozen...
 
I find propane heat exchanger to be the HOTTEST of HOT...but also dangerous...I personally hate working with propane.  and I'm not willing to pay the extra that it cost to insure
 
]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:24:48 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71832&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71832 <![CDATA[Heat Exchangers vs Propane Heaters : I&#039;m in a dilemma, I have...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71829&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71829 Author: walter
Subject: 3151
Posted: 18/November/2006 at 6:15pm

I'm in a dilemma, I have only used propane heater and know that they do heat water very well but do require the yearly maintenance of taking them off the truck to clean the coils from all the soot that builds around the coils, this is very noticeable because heat starts to decrease, the one I had was a 250,000 BTU's and very heavy and difficult to remove, but once this was done and an acid rinse run through the system, it would be like new again and also as described in my other question on installation topic, a hole has to be made on the roof of the van in order to vent the exhaust of the burner directly to the outside. How does the propane heater stack up against units with a heat exchanger, I am sure that these need to be cleaned at least once a year also as the carbon buildup must start decreasing its ability to heat the water properly and what about its longevity, I'd like to have input from experienced operators as to which system would be a better choice.]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:15:06 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3151&PID=71829&title=heat-exchangers-vs-propane-heaters#71829