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Subject:Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
From:jon
Date:Wed, 4 Feb 2009 16:41:13 -0800

One thing I forgot to mention is that we have a CO (Carbon Monoxide)
detector in our van. Never has alarmed using the Mr. Happy. It has a
readout, so next time was use the Mr. Happy I'll report on the PPM of CO.

I would never be without a CO detector when using ANY combustion appliance
INCLUDING a Propex. The wind could be blowing just the wrong direction,
and an externally exausted propane heater could be deadly. In fact, I've
had the CO dectector give a warning when using a Suburban (think large
Propex) in unfavorable wind conditions.

We also have CO detectors in our home.

Now, if Karl could just get the price on Propexii down to $39.95, we'd be
set. (Just kidding)

Stay warm, and stay safe.

jon

> >Considering that normal air contains 21-23% oxygen (depending on
> >whether you measure by volume or weight), no, it doesn't seem
> >borderline at all. Why do you imply that it is (other than the fact
> >that you want to malign a competitive product)?
>
> A concern for safety can hardly be considered "maligning". The Mr [cold
> draft] Buddy is hardly a direct competitor for any vented furnace. It's
> merely another sweat-shop-made-in-China product that makes people feel
> better they got a fabulous deal for $ X --that's my opinion--which I am
> certainly entitled to, no matter what product I sell or don't sell.
>