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To: fredhead
Keep the cans in the open, well ventilated.

So many dangers. Do you know if it is dangerous to use a camping Coleman stove (propane) in house. I'm thinking about when power goes out.

1,838 posted on 09/22/2005 12:34:34 PM PDT by ncpatriot
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To: ncpatriot

If not vented, I believe it may be..... I know for sure BBQ's are dangerous no matter what.


1,872 posted on 09/22/2005 12:39:54 PM PDT by Arizona Carolyn
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To: ncpatriot
So many dangers. Do you know if it is dangerous to use a camping Coleman stove (propane) in house. I'm thinking about when power goes out.

1) It is an open flame. If you or your kids are not used to that, it could be a new danger. 2) The stove will put off carbon monioxide, which is deadly in a non-ventilated room. I would recommend cooking on your (open air) porch or patio, or make sure you have a window open inside.

1,897 posted on 09/22/2005 12:43:22 PM PDT by IamConservative (Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time will pick himself up and carry on)
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To: ncpatriot
Do you know if it is dangerous to use a camping Coleman stove (propane) in house. I'm thinking about when power goes out.

Very unwise and Coleman specifically tells you not to do it. During the blackout a couple of years back I just took mine out on the balcony and cooked out there. Could be unpleasant in a storm, though.

This is a text lift that's standard in Coleman instruction manuals:

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD • This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor. • Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. • Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home.

1,908 posted on 09/22/2005 12:45:35 PM PDT by mitchbert (Facts Are Stubborn Things .)
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To: ncpatriot

you might want to go to the Coleman.com site and see what it says about using it in the house.


2,176 posted on 09/22/2005 1:46:31 PM PDT by ruoflaw
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To: ncpatriot

I figure that people use gas ranges (on propane if they live in the country) so what's the problem with camp stoves? And with the power out, you would probably have the windows open.

BTW what part of NC? I live in Norfolk, but I was born 10th generation Carteret County (Beaufort/Morehead City/Newport).


2,247 posted on 09/22/2005 1:59:10 PM PDT by fredhead ( I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. - Patton)
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To: ncpatriot

Do not use it inside.


2,324 posted on 09/22/2005 2:11:23 PM PDT by fanfan (" The liberal party is not corrupt " Prime Minister Paul Martin)
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