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Date:         Thu, 3 Nov 2005 13:13:43 -0800
Reply-To:     James V <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James V <tornadored@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: heater
Comments: To: VWNut Hawk <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <436A1439.8AC3.0089.0@hawkcomputing.com>
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On 11/3/05 11:36 AM, "VWNut Hawk" <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM> wrote:

> I have one. It has a tip over and CO sensor. > They work ok.

How well do the Mr. Heaters work at altitude? The FAQ on their website states:

"The Portable Buddy uses an Oxygen Depletion System (ODS) which is a safety device used to light the heater as well as shut it off if Oxygen levels drop to between 18% and 19%. The Buddy should operate without any problems up to 7000 FT above sea level. At higher altitudes, the ODS may cut-off prematurely resulting in what we call a nuisance shut-off. What happens is the molecular structure of the air at higher altitudes may cause the air-flow in the pilot to increase and blow the pilot flame off the thermocouple, causing the heater to automatically shut-off. Also, if you have a change in weather and the barometric pressure drops, this could also cause the heater to shut down prematurely."

Just wondering,

James V


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