Wonder how long your propane will last with this torch?... like 30 minutes
:)

and  the battery?

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2000 4:19 PM
Subject: Heat!!!

> All this discussion about the Plat Cat heater convinced me that it was
> time to address the heat issue in Bleu ('77 ASI Riviera).  Now Bleu
> came from the factory with a Coleman forced air furnace mounted under
> what is laughingly called a closet.  The Coleman hasn't worked ever...
>  At least not since I've owned it.  Coleman no longer makes or
> supports this particular product.
>
> Last summer I found a Hydro-flame model 76 furnace at a garage sale.
> ($25)  Came out of a Class 'A' motorhome.  Little thing...  21" deep,
> 9" wide, 11" tall.  A real forced air furnace.
>
> So, to make a long story short, after about six hours work, Bleu now
> has a functioning, thermostat on the wall controlled, TWELVE THOUSAND
> BTU!!!, externally vented, forced air furnace.  It's about 45 deg F
> outside right now and this little puppy brings the interior
> temperature up to 80 in about five minutes.  I can't wait for it to
> get COLD!
>
> So...  you all might want to check out your local RV supply.  I
> understand that these units get pulled out all the time 'cause they're
> too small for the big rigs.  Might be had cheap.
>
> Jim Arnott
> WetWesties
> Union, OR
>