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Subject:Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005
From:Allan Streib
Date: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 more people
> are exposed to lightning storms than are using propane heaters in
> enclosed spaces. I would imagine that the number of deaths as a
> percentage of participants would be skewed toward heater users. Still
> dumb to stand out exposed in a lightning storm or use a propane heater
> without proper ventilation. and yes, I have used a propane heater in a
> van, but always had adequate ventilation per manufacturer spec.

On a statistical basis, you're far more likely to die in a crash while driving the van, than you are to suffer CO poisoning from the heater once you arrive at your destination.

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL