On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:14:12 -0500, "Don Hundt" <dhundt@BENDBROADBAND.COM> said: > Not disputing the number of deaths, just questioning whether more people > are exposed to lightning storms than are using propane heaters in > enclosed spaces. I would imagine that the number of deaths as a > percentage of participants would be skewed toward heater users. Still > dumb to stand out exposed in a lightning storm or use a propane heater > without proper ventilation. and yes, I have used a propane heater in a > van, but always had adequate ventilation per manufacturer spec. On a statistical basis, you're far more likely to die in a crash while driving the van, than you are to suffer CO poisoning from the heater once you arrive at your destination. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL |
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