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• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 21:36:39 -0500
  ...the low Oxygen that will kill ya, it's the Carbon Monoxide. >That Mr Buddy is That sensor isn't for you, it's...
• Re: Furnace for camping in the winter?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:18:07 -0400
  ...Just be aware that these heaters emit combustion products into your van, including carbon monoxide under certain conditions. I personally would not consider one...
• Re: Coleman Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 22:54:26 -0600
  ...I also had a professional type, > small CO(carbon monoxide) detector. Even so, I chickened out and turned > it > off after a half hour...
• Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:25:08 -0500
  On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:14:12 -0500, "Don Hundt" <dhundt@BENDBROADBAND.COM> said: > Not disputing the number of deaths, just questioning whether...
• Re: Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:33:54 -0600
  ...Search the archives for a 5 Apr, 2004, post titled: "Carbon Monoxide Test Colman Cat heater", by Chris Christensen <populuxe@QWICS.COM> Chris works...
• Re: Carbon Minoxide?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:48:06 -0500
  Carbon Monoxide is a product of all combustion. Since the exhaust for the Propex is still under or close to the van, no way...
• Re: stove=heater=safe?
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 19:32:42 -0800 (PST)
  ...all of the products of combustion including water vapor and carbon monoxide, and they consume oxegen. So they can kill you either with toxic...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No Carbon Monoxide detectors another option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Jan 2015 01:27:47 -0500
  ...http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/35-series-dual-lp-carbon-monoxide-alarm-black/70012 Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• My 85 just passed Maryland emissions inspection
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 11:31:15 -0700
  ...If anyone is interested, the results were as follows:Hydrocarbons- .4602 GPM ,where state standards are 2.8000 GPM------- Carbon Monoxide 3.8427 GPM...
• Cabin Air Flow
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 2 May 2012 14:46:05 -0400
  ...I would like to come up with a way to achieve this air flow without the complication of carbon monoxide poisoning. Has anyone come...
• ENGINE FAILURE-could be caused by too lean air-fuel mixture
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 00:26:25 -0600
  ...So make sure your CO ( carbon monoxide) on your emissions is between 0.7 and 1.0.......... Malibu Tony 85' Westy 1.9L finding...
• Re: Furnace for camping in the winter?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:57:33 -0700
  ...Just be aware that these heaters emit combustion products > into your van, including carbon monoxide under certain conditions. I > personally would not consider one...
• Re: Venting With Propane Heater
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:27:22 -0500
  ...not from coal miners syndrome? I'm all for >venting carbon monoxide, but would like to retain a little heat, too. > >I use a...
• Re: Smogging
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Jul 1997 12:49 -0600 (MDT)
  My '91 wouldn't pass the hydrocarbon test, but carbon monoxide was okay. I found the car had sub-optimal plugs - they were okay...
• Emissions failure Nox
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:03:10 -0700
  ...It passed on hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide by a wide margin. There is only one VW specialist in the Phoenix area that I know...
• Re: Followup to last month's "Thar I was"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:49:17 -0800
  ...Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> > >> Catalytic heaters don't generate carbon monoxide though they do >> consume oxygen and create carbon dioxide. "Crack your...
• Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Robert S.Williams, MD-laptop
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 03:25:07 -0600
  ...Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of INCOMPLETE combustion .... the platinum catalyst pretty well ensures that combustion will be complete and therefore minimal, or no...
• Re: Propane detector location
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:13:46 -0600
  ...unburned propane, low is best for mounting a gas detector.Carbon monoxide and air are about the same weight so CO tends to disperse...
• Re: '91 Carat smog test results
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 11:20:06 EDT
  ...RR.COM> writes: << Are you saying you had NO measurable carbon monoxide in your exhaust at 2500 rpm???? Dave in KC 85 Westy http...
• Re: More advice, please
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:58:39 -0500
  ...I'd very strongly recommend a carbon monoxide detector. Fuel consumption is minimal, a BA6 running on full is specified to use about 2...
• carbon monoxide leaking through the head gasket into the cooling system test.
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:43:38 -0700
  ...probe that you put into the tail pipe to check carbon monoxide is stuck into the radiater to check this. .Here is an idea...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:05:35 -0800
  ...Catalytic heaters produce > moisture and the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Any kind of open > flame gas heater has the same problem. The gasoline...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:51:28 -0500
  ...H2O and CO2), nitrogen oxides (reduce them to nitrogen) and carbon monoxide (oxidize to CO2). The reason we need an O2 sensor on the...
• Re: Cold weather camping, heating, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:20:23 -0800
  ...carbon monoxide is > >heavier > >than air, ie, builds from the floor up. If you're relying on a roof vent > >to > >provide fresh air...
• Re: Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 May 2005 20:26:10 -0500
  Interesting thought on fire extinguishers but it's also not a bad idea to keep a Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm in your van...
• Re: Propex and Vitrifrigo DIY install info?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:19:56 -0400
  ...I have a concern about venting carbon monoxide containing exhaust UNDER the vehicle. Thanks, Dave Mc On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 5:15...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:43:14 -0700
  From http://www.artsautomotive.com/thesmogstory.htm And I quote: "What causes high CO (carbon monoxide)? High CO is caused by a rich air...
• Re: Espar Airtronic?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:29:41 -0400
  ...If its a question of safety a 12v carbon monoxide and propane sniffer/alarm are an other option. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist08...
• Re: My 85 just passed Maryland emissions inspection
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:17:53 -0400
  ...Hydrocarbons- .4602 GPM ,where state standards are 2.8000 GPM------- Carbon Monoxide 3.8427 GPM ,where state standards are 80.000 GPM------ Oxiides of...
• RECALL of CO detectors (No vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 23:29:15 -0400
  ...Bloss wrote: >> I am considering installing a battery-operated carbon monoxide >The gas company came out with their high-tech CO sniffers and >determined...
• Monoxide CO deaths 2005
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 19:57:05 -0500
  Nota Bene: full document including methodology is at <http://www.cpsc.gov/library/co08.pdf>. What I'm presenting is good info in my...
• Heater safety
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:29:21 EST
  ...Propane carbon monoxide is as dangerous as that from other heat sources, so please don't use your stove with the flower pot all...
• Re: CO Detectors
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 23:07:17 -0400
  At 07:46 AM 1999-04-17 -0400, Dianne L Gigler wrote: >I am considering installing a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector >(a First...
• Re: Can't get '80 Vanagon to pass emissions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:44:48 -0500
  ...It was too high on both Carbon Monoxide and the > hydrocarbons. Any suggestions? Is there a way to correct/trick it so that > I...
• CARB Certification
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 15:17:12 EST
  ...Hydrocarbons, Nitrous oxides, Carbon Monoxide, etc. Pass or fail. They also pressure test the fuel system, except when the cap doesn't fit. ;) No...
• Re: Fire extinguisher , Now CO and Propane Alarms
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 23 May 2005 20:35:09 -0700
  ...to > keep a Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm in your van. > I managed to set of my Carbon Monoxide detector more than once trying...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 May 2007 to 9 May 2007 - Special issue (#2007-478)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Thu, 10 May 2007 13:59:41 -0700
  ...I assume the canvas is leaky enough to prevent any carbon monoxide concerns. But a CO alarm will be installed just the same. -- Bretts...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Jan 2015 10:09:33 -0800
  ...However, low oxygen levels produces more carbon monoxide during combustion. The combustion products then being water, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide. I think this...
• Re: Just wondering
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 08:57:56 EDT
  ...occupants would soon develop headaches, fall asleep and die from carbon monoxide poisoning if they didn't first get wrapped around a tree when...
• Re: Venting With Propane Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:21:49 -0600
  ...not from coal miners syndrome? I'm all >> for >> venting carbon monoxide, but would like to retain a little heat, too. >> >> I use a...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:37:43 -0700
  ...This catalyst causes a reaction on it's surface which converts nasties (oxides of nitrogen as monoxides of carbon, etc) to their fully oxidized...
• Re: Hydroflame suit- Totally erroneous information
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 06:02:22 -0400
  Here is an idea......install a $10 carbon monoxide detector and feel safe................................. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles ----- Original...
• Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 21:49:47 -0400
  ...In addition I do not use at night perhaps I should get a carbon monoxide detector. or try this site for some ideas: http...
• Re: Cabin Air Flow
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 May 2012 16:07:09 -0700
  ...when they got there, the two kids that were napping in the rear bed, in a camper shell, were dead from carbon monoxide poisoning...
• Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 7 May 1998 22:55:21 -0700
  ...Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell > > >In a message dated 98-05-07 23:35:38 EDT, ghamburg@VOM.COM writes: > > > ><< > > My 84 westy is...
• Re: So let's talk about carrying green 1 LB Coleman cylinders
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:45:53 -0700
  ...Probably a good time to mention too that we should all have carbon monoxide and propane detectors on board, which reminds me I need...
• Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:17:51 -0500
  On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:34:21 -0500, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >A house carbon monoxide detector has a 0-999ppm...
• Re: Winter Camping Advise....
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:43:31 -0700
  ...Generator exhaust and combustion heaters seem to cause their share of carbon monoxide poisoning and asphyxiation onboard yachts. Our Burn Unit seems to get...
• Re: Heater safety
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 07:16:14 -0800
  ...Propane carbon monoxide is as dangerous as that from other heat sources, so please don't use your stove with the flower pot all...
• Re: '91 Carat smog test results
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 19:41:20 -0600
  ...Dave Baker wrote: >Are you saying you had NO measurable carbon monoxide in your exhaust at 2500 >rpm???? > > > 2500 rpm > > MAX allowable Average Measured...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (F)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 16:16:42 -0400
  ...of North America's Pollution problems, all > caused by my carbon monoxide spewing VW Vans and audis... :<) i > havent had enough flames from the...
• O2 senor operation!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 May 2012 16:53:23 -0400
  ...The 3 way catalytic converter is so named as it is designed to reduce hydrocarbons, (HC), carbon monoxide,(CO) and oxides of nitrogen, (NOx...
• Re: Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 23 May 2005 19:37:35 -0600
  ...to > keep a Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm in your van. > I managed to set of my Carbon Monoxide detector more than once trying...
• Re: Running without a cat
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 20:54:21 -0600
  ...For emissions, your NOx and carbon monoxide output > will go way up. Generally you won't see any significant improvement in > power when removing...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:14:19 -0400
  ...Use a common household carbon monoxide detector($20). Remove the radiator cap. Get a 1 gallon milk jug and cut the bottom 3/4...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:17:46 -0400
  ...across stoich, which is what the three-way (nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons --> nitrogen, CO2, water) CAT requires. It prevents tuning the motor for...
• Zodi Tent Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:37:48 -0800
  ...the interior, while the actual unit sits outside, thus preventing carbon monoxide and condensation buildup on the interior. I would love to have one...
• Vanagon Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 20:08:40 EST
  ...I was given the latest inspection report (hydrocarbons- a result of 27 PPM with an applicable standard of 220 PPM, carbon monoxide -- a result...
• Re: Location for Propane Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Jvk
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 10:53:53 -0800
  ...It's a dual carbon monoxide / LP alarm that's hard wired. Sent from my mobile > On Dec 4, 2015, at 8:05 AM...
• Tool & CO Detector
  Historical mailing list
  13 Dec 96 08:07:23 PST
  ...I'm gonna getta new toy! Other threads have touched on the subject of Carbon Monoxide detectors/alarm. Coast to Coast sale price for...