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Re: [IRCA] Using a portable heater while DXing

I'm not comfortable with the "awake at all times". CO poisoning tends to make you sleepy and before you know it, you're taking a permanent nap. It's far better to use a catalytic propane heater tyhat is rated for indoor use.


Chuck

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From: IRCA <irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of James Renfrew <jim.renfrew@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 10:36 PM
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] Using a portable heater while DXing

I used a kero heater in my unheated attic in Rochester for many years.
VERY important to have fresh air coming in.  My mistake was being so
focused on dxing that I would sometimes forget to refill the kerosene and
as it died it produced enough fumes to be dangerous.  Then I'd have to open
the windows to air the place out.  And then everything got real cold
quick.  That propane unit sounds like a much better idea.  With kero I
would never run it unless I was in that room and awake at all times.  Jim
Renfrew, Clarendon NY

On Feb 19, 2017 20:57, "Rick Dau" <drummer1965us@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> I was hoping Shawn Axelrod would chime in on this topic, which he did in
> an off-list message to me.  I had always wondered what he, Niel Wolfish,
> Morris Sorenson, and Wayne McRae used to keep warm during all those
> DXpeditions at Valhalla Beach (65 miles - 104 km - almost due north of
> Winnipeg), where I'm sure the temps in January can get brutal.  If memory
> serves me right, they set up shop inside an abandoned school bus.  THAT
> must have been fun!  Very helpful that Shawn included pics so I know what
> to look for in the future.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Rick Dau
>
> South Omaha, Nebraska  EN21af
>
> ________________________________
> From: AMANDX <amandx@xxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 7:06 PM
> To: Rick Dau
> Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] Using a portable heater while DXing
>
> Rick
>
> When we were DX'ing from the Valhalla site we used small propane heaters.
> they used one pound Propane cylinders and that ran a small heater that
> attached straight to the cyylinder. Worked great for many years. Came witha
> satnd to keep things safe. Pics below of a similar model to what we used.
> Way safer that kerosene as these cylinders don't spill. Screw the heater on
> tight and light her up.
>
> Shawn
>
> [Image result for 1 pound propane cylinder]
>
>
> [Image result for 1 pound propane cylinder heater]
>
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