Date:         Fri, 5 Nov 2004 10:14:55 -0700
Reply-To:     jbrush@AROS.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Anonymous Digest <jbrush@AROS.NET>
Subject:      Catalytic Heaters

Hi gang,

I am not wanting to start yet another thread on how safe or unsafe portable
heaters are, so I hope that POV can be avoided and save the archives another
beating. <g>

Through the discussions about catalytic heaters in our vans, I am not sure I
ever read much on how well they actually warm up our interiors.

I am considering getting one for a short camping trip, and am a bit
incredulous about whether the smaller ones are of any value.

I can get a SportCat for $25, but its only 1000 BTUs. To get more, you gotta
pay more :-) but is 1000 BTUs too small to make a difference when its about 35
degrees outside? I would think the bigger 3000 BTU jobs might work well, but
of they use a lot more fuel, and cost more.

I would like to avoid a big investment, as $$$ are in way short supply, so I
am seeking the cheep route.

Anyone who is using one of these kinds of heaters want to share their
experience in about 35 degree conditions? I would rather not buy it and just
be a bit cold, than throw away the cash at this point in time.

Thanks for any comments and please, let us not go into the safety issue again.
I promise never to sleep with it on, and to keep a window open a bit whenever
it is lit.  :-)

Much obliged for you time,

John