Date:         Wed, 3 Jan 2001 07:16:14 -0800
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: Heater safety
Comments: To: WarmerWagen@AOL.COM
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  Dear fellow Vanagon list members- 

  I want to remind you to use caution when trying to find sources of heat your 
  camper this winter. 
  Only forced air and true catalytic heaters are safe for comfort heating, and 
  even with these, adequate ventilation is required to replenish the fresh air 
  supply. 

  Propane carbon monoxide is as dangerous as that from other heat sources, so 
  please don't use your stove with the flower pot all night. 

  Especially the ceramic or steel mesh type propane heaters-use only with 
  windows open during the day. 

  I was very sad to hear today that 2 men died in a camper last night at the 
  premises of a local VW Parts yard. 
  They were using the non-catalytic type, like a Mr. Heater. 

  Please be safe with any of the portable or improvised heaters. 

  I would add that buying and using a CO detector in your van (and at home) is a good idea. I have a catalytic heater for my Vanagon, but even with a window cracked I use a CO detector.

  Bill


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