Charcoal heaters

[Moodyjim]

Hampshire Heaters versus Bengco Marine.
Anybody got experience, which is the best and why?
Appearance, efficiency, possibility of burns from the case, ease of use?
Advice appreciated thanks,
Jim

 

[dunmor]

a thread here about these heaters jim
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?346293-Charcoal-Burning-Heaters!&highlight=bengco

 

[V1701]

Not forgetting the Pascall Atkey "pansy"...

 

[skipdiver435]

hi i have a benco very happy with it uses about 3 pints for 24 hrs

 

[alahol2]

3 pints of charcoal?

 

[wklein]

The problem with charcoal heaters is the small chimney. I heard about third hand that a guy on the river died of carbon monoxide poisoning when his chimney blocked. Easy to avoid if you clean it regularly and fit a proper carbon monoxide detector. Have you considered a multifuel stove? We have one of these: http://www.davey.co.uk/pdf/solid_fuel_stoves.pdf
Had it on a 28ft and 36ft boats with excellent results.