Glow Wick 290 Paraffin Heater

The Glow Wick 290 Heater appears on the surface, to be a very simple machine. Sure, while it is exceptionally easy to use, it’s packed with great features and ways to keep you warm without running up the bills.

Glow Wick 290 Features

We’ll look at two different types of features here, Usage and Safety.

Usage Features

This paraffin heater has:

• Large dial to control temperature
• 2.9kw of power
• 18m³ heating capacity
• Up to 49 hours of heating from a single 4.4L tank of fuel at the lowest setting and in ideal conditions
• Manual pump included, for refuelling
• Includes batteries to allow for automatic lighting
  • This heater can be used without batteries. Simply lick the globe, turn the heater to the ‘on’ position and then light the wick directly!

Safety Features of the Glow Wick 290

The Glow Wick has various safety features, including:

• Anti-topple lock; the unit turns off when it is toppled, or bumped into with considerable force.
• Wire shield in the front
• It’s CE approved
• It runs off Paraffin, not Kerosene. Paraffin is distilled kerosene, making it considerably safer to use indoors.

Glow Wick 290 Dimensions

The Glow Wick 290 is

• 58cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 50cm (D)
• 1’11” (H) x  1’0″ (W) x 1’8″ (D)
  • Please note, imperial measurements are rounded to the nearest whole number.

Fuel

As per the manufacturer’s instructions, this heater can only operate on low-odour, C1 grade paraffin. Do not use kerosene in this heater.

Usage

In ideal conditions, a full 4.4L tank can last up to 49 hours at the lowest setting.

Notes

• This heater radiates heat, as such the unit itself can become hot at the front. For this reason, we do not recommend using a radiant heater around small children or pets.
• Tozane, the recommended paraffin oil to use in this heater, is “virtually odour free”. It does carry a minor odour, however this is generally only noticeable during the start-up phase and when the machine is turned off.
  • If you are particularly affected by sharp smells, even in small amounts, this may not be the heater for you.
• As with all heaters, basic safety precautions should be taken.
  • e.g. do not point this heater at flammable materials. Do not store the fuel next to this heater, do not use this heater in a non-ventilated area, etc. For more information, read our blogs on heater safety, or contact us directly.
• Do not let your wick run dry. If the wick is allowed to dry out, it can harden and become useless, or it can be burnt up by the flame. To ensure that you do not have these issues, ensure that your wick is always submerged in Tozane fuel.

Alternative heaters

Looking for something smaller? Perhaps something a little more technologically advanced? We have smart paraffin heaters and more in our Paraffin Heaters section. We’re sure you’ll find something there.