Date:         Sun, 30 Dec 2001 13:44:15 -0600
Reply-To:     vwmark@CONCENTRIC.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Upton <vwmark@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: power cat versus buddy heater
Comments: To: Paul Mayfield <paulmayfield@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Mr. Heater Buddy heater has a oxygen depletion sensor pilot light.Automatic "Low
Oxygen" shut off system.

Paul Mayfield wrote:

> If memory serves me, I think the Buddy has a sensor that
> turns off the heater when monoxide levels are sensed.
> That would make it a no brainer over the Power Cat.
>
> Paul
>
> ====================================================
>
> on 12/30/01 4:41 AM, Automatic digest processor at
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM wrote:
>
> > Date:    Sat, 29 Dec 2001 23:35:33 -0400
> > From:    Michael Sheridan <msheridan@IGC.ORG>
> > Subject: Power Cat versus Buddy Heater
> >
> > Dear Friends
> >
> > I've read the archives, done a lot of additional reading and am now trying
> > to decide between getting the Coleman's Power Cat heater or Mr. Heater's
> > Buddy Heater.
> >
> > The Power Cat is 3000btu with fan, the Buddy heater is up to 9000btu with
> > no fan.
> >
> > I am interested in anyone's experience with these two heaters.  Do you
> > think the fan does more than the xtra BTUs?
> >
> > The additional benefit of the Buddy Heater is that it can be connected to
> > the Vanagon propane tank.  Does anyone have experience with actually doing
> > this?
> >
> > I live in the Northeast, USA, and expect typical camping temps to be in the
> > teens.
> >
> > Thanks for your input and Happy New Year,
> > Michael