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Date:         Thu, 1 Dec 2016 18:57:05 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Mr Heater
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAHTkEuKMKEWPCz4jr39Dsm-i1WdxTzYt9-2ptf24TtgjSQDHow@mail.gmail.com>
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One pound of propane burned equals approx one and a half pounds water produced. So vent to reduce water inside.

Alistair

> On Dec 1, 2016, at 6:50 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I just came through a few days of cold weather in my tintop/westie... The > wind howling, snow blowing at elevation, and cold rain elsewhere. This > trip, I have along a Mr. Heater, a catalytic propane unit that uses those > small green propane cylinders or connects to a normal tank with a hose. > I can't believe I've camped and traveled for so long without any real > heat... > The heater gets the van comfortable in a few minutes, it has two temp. > settings and a pilot light, a low O2 shutoff and a tip over switch. I've > not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty compact when using > the small size propane, which tucks into the housing nicely. These heat > soundlessly, almost.. fairly reasonable.... I gave $60 + 20 for the hose > to a bigger refillable tank. Pretty cheesy construction, but it works > great ..and no more diving right into a sleeping bag as soon as dinner has

> cooked, to keep from freezing... > A thumbs up. > https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/395472-mr-heater-portable-buddy-propane-heater.html?feedsource=3&gclid=Cj0KEQiAsf_BBRDMpoOHw4aSq4QBEiQAPm7DL-2y2en3ABEpOhxnGay7WV5678qK_u51FhG-6Cy1HdcaArlf8P8HAQ > > Sheesh, big link there.. sending by Android from the desert


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