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Just be smart
By:Mick K.
Date: 11/21/2000, 11:45 am
In Response To: Re: you are definitely NUTS !! (Erez)

True, if incomplete combustion occurs (as a result of insufficient oxygen in the atmosphere) excess amounts of CO can be produced. However, if there is sufficient air exchange this will not be a problem. I have used Kerosene heaters in my basement with no problems. Now I have installed a vent-free propane heater with great results as well. Before anyone calls ME crazy, let me state that I don't run the thing all the time and I do have enough air exchange to keep the oxygen level where it should be. Typically I run the heat on high for 45 minutes to take the chill off and then either shut it off or turn it to low. I also turn it off when sanding, varnishing, etc.

Messages In This Thread

Supplemental Heat Source
Mike Jensen -- 11/19/2000, 10:54 am
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
George Cushing -- 12/4/2000, 1:37 pm
Re:kerosine heater vs open flame heater
Erez -- 11/22/2000, 4:26 pm
Re:kerosine heater vs open flame heater
Tom -- 11/23/2000, 1:00 am
Re:kerosine heater vs open flame heater
Larry Steeves -- 12/18/2000, 2:11 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Earl Bailey -- 11/20/2000, 4:58 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
John Michne -- 11/19/2000, 8:32 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Max -- 11/20/2000, 1:02 am
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Spidey -- 11/19/2000, 6:20 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Ross Leidy -- 11/19/2000, 5:42 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Rehd -- 11/19/2000, 4:33 pm
Re: you are definitely NUTS !!
Erez -- 11/19/2000, 4:02 pm
Re: you are definitely NUTS !!
jtmc -- 11/23/2000, 12:14 am
Re: And in adition...
Don Beale -- 11/23/2000, 2:16 am
Re: And in adition...
jtmc -- 11/23/2000, 11:10 am
Re: you are definitely NUTS !!
Erez -- 11/21/2000, 5:38 pm
kerosene heater use
Brian Nystrom -- 11/22/2000, 11:34 am
Just be smart
Mick K. -- 11/21/2000, 11:45 am
Re: you are definitely NUTS !!
Mike Jensen -- 11/20/2000, 6:53 pm
You're overreacting
Brian Nystrom -- 11/20/2000, 12:26 pm