Date:         Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:23:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
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From:         Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Subject:      Catalytic heater questions
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Anyone have any experiences using a portable catalytic heater in your van
like the ones at this site http://www.uscatalytic.com/catalytic/amodel.html

I'm thinking about the smaller 3100a model for my van.  The BTUs for this
are 1600 - 2800.  Is 2800 BTU warm enough for a normal vanagon with no extra
insulation when used in relatively mild winters (20 - 30 degrees F.)?  Can
you hook up one of the small LP canisters like the ones used to power
portable laterns and stoves?  They sound like they are okay to use in an
enclosed area, any comments on this?  Any safety concerns?

Thanks,

Steve

89 Westy

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