Comments on: More on Propane Heaters and Propane Heating

By: bobhander

bobhander — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:04:21 +0000

Thanks for your comment which, though a little harsh, should help warn those interested in propane indoor heating. The typo re carbon dioxide/monoxide has been corrected.

By: bobhander

bobhander — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:01:57 +0000

Thanks for mentioning — I’ve corrected the typo.

By: John

John — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:51:20 +0000

typo found – important: I think you meant to write carbon monoxide

from your page:
http://myheaters.com/propane-heater/more-on-propane-heaters-and-propane-heating/
Propane gas, when burned, gives off dangerous carbon dioxide fumes which can lead to death if they build up too high in a room.

By: Hellstromm

Hellstromm — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:55:19 +0000

Actually, the first poster was right, you are an idiot for failing to mention deaths related to propane use indoors until the 6th chapter. Worse, you incorrectly indicated that it produces carbon dioxide. In actuality, and the reasons to be concerned is that, it produces carbon monoxide — and no small amount. Indeed, over 25% of deaths related to the use of propane are the result of carbon monoxide poisoning, which btw while it may not always kill you, can still cause considerable brain and lung damage.

I think it is also prudent to wake you the hell up, in that the majority of propane heaters (and stoves) being sold do NOT come with a convenient little auto-shutoff . The #1, #2, & #3 selling portable propane heaters “and” the top 6 portable propane stoves do not come with such a feature, nor do most of them bother to provide more than a cursory warning in thier accompanying instruction pamphlet. Because such propane heaters and stoves are so easy to setup and use, few bother to even glance at the pamphlet, let alone read it all the way to the often-buried warning… albeit not as deeply buried as your warning.

Acting like a bright and shiny button comes with a modicum of responsibility. If you’re going to tout the greatness of propane heating, It’s only “responsible” to point out the hundreds of deaths associated with non-automotive carbon monoxide induced deaths in the U.S. alone.

By: bobhander

bobhander — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:13:51 +0000

Yes, exactly. I grew up in a small town, and our heating was all propane — with a large gas tank outside that was filled up every week. Problems have happened when, as you said Bruce, people do not take proper precautions. Propane heaters these days pretty much all have oxygen depletion sensors as they have quite a few safety regulations to comply with. ODS systems have been around since the 1950′s and since that time, apparently, no death has resulted from a heater with one fitted–which is why, when buying propane heater, you simply buy one that has an ODS fitted.

By: bobhander

bobhander — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:08:37 +0000

Sorry I didn’t get to see this comment till now. If you still need a heater, you could check out the MHVFR30LPBT radiant vent free propane heater to see if it fits the bill. It is listed on http://www.heatershop.com/

By: Bruce Harvey

Bruce Harvey — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:16:11 +0000

Bob and Shari,

My wife and I have lived in a semi-remote area of British Columbia and our home was heated with propane as were the homes of most of our neighbors. Propane was also used to run our water heaters, shop heaters, barbecues and, in some cases…emergency lighting in our homes. Not one person in a community of several hundred ever suffered a propane related illness during the years that I was resident in that community and served on the local rural volunteer fire department as a fire fighter.

We are currently negotiating to purchase a home on Vancouver Island that will have its garage converted to living space that will be heated with propane.

We trust that propane is a safe and efficient fuel if proper precautions are taken…much like the use of gasoline in your car, or natural gas in your home.

Sincerely,

B. Harvey
Duncan, BC

By: Kit

Kit — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:52:27 +0000

I have an uninsulated cabin in the woods and want to use it this winter. I have propane heaters but I’ll be storing a lot of water inside and need to keep a little heat on. Are there propane heaters with thermostats that do not need electricity?

By: bobhander

bobhander — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:58:04 +0000

Thanks for your concern Shari. I think you will find that most propane heaters have automatic features nowadays that will automatically shut off a propane heater if it senses that the carbon monoxide (or oxygen) levels have changed to a degree that they may pose harm. I suggest you research a little more before calling someone an ‘idiot’.

By: Shari Johnson

Shari Johnson — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:51:43 +0000

You idiot…you wait five paragraphs to warn people of the dangers of carbon monoxide and death from using one of these heaters indoors. What safety feature does this heater have that will tell you when the oxygen in your blood has been depleted? Who hired you??? Coleman?? People…please read the internet’s warning on using ANY of these heaters in garages, tents, sheds and even the storage of propane is unsafe indoors…much less a “living room or spare bedroom”. Ignorance KILLS.