Heaters

[Cactus Sailing]

Is there such thing as a portable gas indoor heater I saw something advertised as an indoor heater which ran on propane, would be very useful in locations without elec

But what about carbon monoxide...

But there are caravan gas heaters most come fitted with them!! so something much exist what do I need to look out for on these contraptions so I don’t poison myself ? I’m very skeptic al about them

 

[pvb]

I’m very skeptic al about them

You should be! Using any combustion heater in a confined space without adequate ventilation is a recipe for disaster. Some heaters have a flued exhaust, which keeps the nasty bits out of the accommodation.

 

[Baddox]

Some gas powered camping stoves use a platinum catalyst so are flame free. I don't know much more about them but the idea could be worth a look.

 

[pvb]

Some gas powered camping stoves use a platinum catalyst so are flame free. I don't know much more about them but the idea could be worth a look.

As you say, you don't know much about them. They still produce CO and shouldn't be used without decent ventilation.

 

[Momac]

Propex make a gas heater that may be fitted .
https://www.propexheatsource.co.uk/heaters/hs2800

 

[pvb]

Propex make a gas heater that may be fitted .
https://www.propexheatsource.co.uk/heaters/hs2800

Doesn't really fit the OP's requirement for a portable heater which can be used without electricity though...

 

[elton]

Some gas powered camping stoves use a platinum catalyst so are flame free. I don't know much more about them but the idea could be worth a look.

Just like any other gas burning heater, they produce CO2 which will suffocate life, when it displaces normal air, or CO which is highly toxic, when inadequately ventilated. There is no way to safely use a gas heater, without proper ventilation.

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

This is what I have been using for many years. However, although it is catalytic, oxygen depletion valve, tilt cut-off valve etc, I would not go to sleep with it on, and I always have ventilation. It heats the cabin very quickly and each cartridge (cost £1) can last 4 hours.

 

[Baddox]

As you say, you don't know much about them. They still produce CO and shouldn't be used without decent ventilation.

You may be trying to be helpful but you still come across as an arse, in this and many of your other condescending posts.

 

[Lodesman77]

As you say, you don't know much about them. They still produce CO and shouldn't be used without decent ventilation.

They produce very little if any CO and of course you should always use a CO alarm and have sensible ventilation. I have several heat sources of which a catalytic heater is one; I have two CO alarms which I have never managed to set off even though I have tried by putting one directly above it.

Edit: and yes, I have tested the CO alarms to make sure they are working...

 

[Cactus Sailing]

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This is what I have been using for many years. However, although it is catalytic, oxygen depletion valve, tilt cut-off valve etc, I would not go to sleep with it on, and I always have ventilation. It heats the cabin very quickly and each cartridge (cost £1) can last 4 hours.

thanks for the replies all, just looking for something non electric to take the edge off so i've been investigating the realms of gas camping heaters like the above

but what makes me sceptical is the CE mark is clearly a china export mark and the asterisk near indoor use will come with a warning i guess.

but it sounds like its served you well and i imagine many others use these such devices

 

[pvb]

You may be trying to be helpful but you still come across as an arse, in this and many of your other condescending posts.

Not an arse, but intolerant of people who give "advice" on here without the faintest glimmer of understanding of whatever subject they're advising on. Why bother? If it's just a desire to get the post count up, there are other ways.

 

[pvb]

but what makes me sceptical is the CE mark is clearly a china export mark and the asterisk near indoor use will come with a warning i guess.

A timely reminder of the fake CE marking used on many Chinese goods. :encouragement:

 

[ghostlymoron]

Modern caravans (post about 1970)
no longer take combustion air from the interior and the flue gases are also vented externally so completely safe to use.

Is there such thing as a portable gas indoor heater I saw something advertised as an indoor heater which ran on propane, would be very useful in locations without elec

But what about carbon monoxide...

But there are caravan gas heaters most come fitted with them!! so something much exist what do I need to look out for on these contraptions so I don’t poison myself ? I’m very skeptic al about them

 

[pcatterall]

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This is what I have been using for many years. However, although it is catalytic, oxygen depletion valve, tilt cut-off valve etc, I would not go to sleep with it on, and I always have ventilation. It heats the cabin very quickly and each cartridge (cost £1) can last 4 hours.

I think that these little devices can be fine just to warm up a small cabin and for occasional use. I also wouldn't use one when asleep but there is the danger that you could fall asleep.
With an alarm fitted and only a 4 hour cartridge should be OK.
Don't forget that many boats use gas cookers. One warning is to check that the flame is burning blue with no yellow present.
The guys stressing the dangers are right to do so but with knowledge and caution the danger can be minimised.