New Englander Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Get a backup generator and use your normal heat source. Even if you don't smell anything the CO and other fumes are not doing you any good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Doctor Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 19 hours ago, gearheadmb said: Are the tank mounted propane units okay for use in the house? Like I said it wont normally be used in the house, but I will want it as a backup unit if the power goes out. The house is over 100 years old and not very tight if that makes a difference. I would not think of using this in the house. Between burning the oxygen out of the air and the carbon monoxide, it is a dead problem waiting to happen. I am looking at a battery and the inverter box to power the furnace only so I have heat. They say it will run a day or so but I doubt that. The furnace yes, but the fan will draw a lot more power. I am on CNG! Then, if I have to change the battery, take it to the garage and swap it with another vehicle, I can then start it and recharge the battery. That will be far safer than any combustible heater in the house. If you have small kids, the heater is even more of a "NO" as they have developing brains and cannot stand what an adult can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
int 504 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, Diesel Doctor said: I would not think of using this in the house. Between burning the oxygen out of the air and the carbon monoxide, it is a dead problem waiting to happen. I am looking at a battery and the inverter box to power the furnace only so I have heat. They say it will run a day or so but I doubt that. The furnace yes, but the fan will draw a lot more power. I am on CNG! Then, if I have to change the battery, take it to the garage and swap it with another vehicle, I can then start it and recharge the battery. That will be far safer than any combustible heater in the house. If you have small kids, the heater is even more of a "NO" as they have developing brains and cannot stand what an adult can. I used to run a battery system back in the late 70's. Nothing fancy just rv lights and a car battery. I would swap out with car but I got lazy and parked car outside of window and ran a couple of wires in to battery in house. If I stayed up too late or something and the car wouldn't start it was on a hill so gravity solved that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, int 504 said: I used to run a battery system back in the late 70's. Nothing fancy just rv lights and a car battery. I would swap out with car but I got lazy and parked car outside of window and ran a couple of wires in to battery in house. If I stayed up too late or something and the car wouldn't start it was on a hill so gravity solved that. Need a much longer and steeper hill with an automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just Dave Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 C O detector is a must. Are you looking for emergency heat, or extra heat in the family room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearheadmb Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 3 hours ago, just Dave said: C O detector is a must. Are you looking for emergency heat, or extra heat in the family room? It would be for backup heat. My thoughts were something I could use as a shop heater that could easily be brought in the house in the event of a power outage during winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I don’t remember what you said if you said, what is your heat source now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcyfarms Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 my go to used to be a generator adn run my clothes dryer for heat and survive in one room adn keep the fridge cold so food didnt spoil ran the dryer in the basement to keep pipes from freezing one time when we were out power 11 days from ice storm - now i just keep the wood stove cranked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Englander Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 19 hours ago, vtfireman85 said: Need a much longer and steeper hill with an automatic. Ha! My father used to start his '56 Lincoln that way. Lincoln used a GM Hydromatic, which had a rear pump and could start from a push or on a hill while most automatics will not having front pumps only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowaboy1965 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Fireplace and a generator is what we do in emergencies. Gas furnace and water heater. Water heater is all mechanical no electricity to it so I always have hot water and it doesn't take much to run the furnace fan and electronics on furnace. Fridge and freezer are the main loads on my small generator. Fireplace fills in until generator is hooked up and supplements after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just Dave Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 18 hours ago, gearheadmb said: It would be for backup heat. My thoughts were something I could use as a shop heater that could easily be brought in the house in the event of a power outage during winter. The kerosene isn’t bad for quick shop heat, they can be smelly but you can manage with proper use, precision wick setting. They aren’t cheap to run if look at 24/7. Those propane tank top round ones are good in a well ventilated shop but I don’t think they’re meant for indoor use. I love my wood stove but it’s not for everyone. A standard furnace doesn’t draw to many amps so it doesn’t take a huge generator to get by in a pinch. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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