>We also had a catalytic heater in the early 70s. Ours was a Coleman, >round base, dome shaped top, with a wire "grill" covering the catalytic >material, whatever it was. Hard to light, but worked well. We had one of these when I was a kid, so they did exist 30 years ago. I don't recall it being hard to light, just dangerous! You turned it upside down, covering the top with gasoline, then turned it upright and tossed a match on. After about 10 minutes of shooting flames six feet in the air, it settled down into a dull glow and could the be taken inside. Its no wonder they don't sell that version anymore! Bill
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