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Date:         Fri, 12 May 2000 20:16:29 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fridge topic
Comments: To: Adam Puzerewski <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
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The driving danger is not from the open flame but from the open valve on
the tank. The fridge flame is in a remote location unlikely to be
reached by anything flammable. An accident that disrupts the integrity
of the gas line could result in a fire. If the tank regulator was
involved, the result might be spectacular. This seems unlikely but it is
a non zero risk. I tend not to do it.


Mark


Adam Puzerewski wrote:
>
> I do not see how it is so dangerous to run the fridge while driving.  What
> exactly is the danger?  The flame is totally enclosed.  It really is no
> different than comparing the petrol tank to the engine running...  Seems to
> be a lot of wwhat ifs involved in thinking it unsafe
>
> Adam Puzerewski
> 81 westy
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