How to change a DynaGlo 23,800 BTU kerosene heater wick & ignitor (step by step instructions)

This is a step by step wick replacement video for the Dyna-Glo 23,800 BTU convection kerosene heater. In this video I use the Dyna-Glo replacement wick model # RW16CP that also comes with the replacement ignitor.

How do I know if the kerosene heater wick needs to be replaced? Your wick needs to be replaced if any of the following situations exist AFTER repeated cleanings aka dry burning:
- slow to light (the flame is having a lot of trouble going all the way around the circle)
- it is difficult to move the wick up and down with the adjuster knob (thick carbon build up on the wick can cause this if you have never dry burned the wick since you started using it)
- low heat output and is slow to warm up (could be from way too much gunk on the wick causing the wick to not absorb the fuel properly so flame doesn't have the right amount of fuel to burn)
- if you see that the wick is damaged

Tools you need to change a kerosene heater wick:
- flat blade screwdriver
- a pair of pliers
- a plastic bag to discard the old wick in
- gloves (to keep the fuel off of your skin and throw away when done)
- old toothbrush (optional, it is used to quickly clean around the rubber seal)
- old towel (optional, it is used to catch any fuel drips and keep your work area clean)

This video was intended to be a "refresher" for those who have done wick replacements before. If you have never done a wick replacement and felt this version went too fast for you, please check out my other wick replacement video where I slow things down and really go in depth. Click this link for that video    • VLOG_074 Wick Replacement #RW16CP for...  

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