Date:         Thu, 17 Nov 1994 06:43:40 -0800 (PST)
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From:         David Garth <dgarth@cymbal.aix.calpoly.edu>
Subject:      Re: stove=heater=safe? 


> Hey James,
> 
> Martha and I have been discussing here plans to use the stove as
> a heater off-line.  She's concerned about the by products of the
> LP burn and how to evacuate/vent them out of the camper.  I thought
> that there were no nasty by-products from burning LP gas and that
> the only concern would be the replacement of oxygen.  Can you
> or anyone else clarify this?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Steven
> 
> sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com

Wrong. Propane combustion emits carbon monoxide and water vapor, and, if 
not adjusted properly, other toxic gasses. I hate to be so repetitive on 
this but I'm really afraid someone other there is going to kill themselves.

--Dave Garth 

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