

| Subject: | Re: Mr Heater |
| From: | Don Hanson |
| Date: | Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:47:25 -0800 |
those Olympic ones look good, too. hi On Dec 15, 2016 4:34 PM, "Ryan Perry" <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote: Well said and I like your installation. Up and out of the way. I like those units, so nice and look bullet proof.. On Thu, Dec 15, 2016, 7:28 PM Geneva Saint-Amour < genevasaintamour@hotmail.com> wrote: > Oh no- not the "CO2, you're going to die" thread? Hey guys, if your van > is air-tight.... then boiling that pot of coffee and whipping up a stove > top dinner with open flames a-blazing is going to cause some breathing > issues for you. But in general, our vans are leaky, breezy, living and > breathing boxes! Add an open canvas top and you have even more air > moving. I don't want to debate the fact that tragedies have happened with > open flame and/or catalytic heaters- sadness for all involved. And I don't > argue that a Propex style heater is the best way to accomplish the task. > But there are lots of budgets and choices out there. So weigh your heat > options carefully. Consider the need, the application and the usage. Then > install all the proper safety gear (including shut off valves and CO2 > monitors) and check all your fittings regularly for leaks. But if having a > good heater will help you to enjoy your van a little more.... do it! Just > do it carefully. > > > Here is a link to a write up about our catalytic heater system. We have > all the safety loopholes in place and have found it to serve our needs > well. > https://slowcarfasthouse.com/2015/03/10/things-are-heating-up-in-here/ > > > Geneva >
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