Courtney Thomas wrote:
Wayne,

Thank you for your take on this matter.

Do you know where I can find the exact combustion byproducts of an Origo
and in what amounts they are produced ?

Cordially,
Courtney


Wayne.B wrote:

On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 23:04:21 -0500, Courtney Thomas
wrote:


Have come into an old single burner and am considering it as a backup
source.

Opinions, caveats, advice ?


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I am very wary of any combustion heater that does not vent to the
outside. At the least you need a CO monitor and alarm but there are
other risks such as oxygen deprivation and poisoning from combustion
byproducts.

I couldn't find anything in a quick web search, but the link below gives
a fairly good overview of the various fuel types. Owners perception of
safety is particularly interesting. Unfortunately, combustion products
are not spelled out.

http://www.boatus.com/goodoldboat/cookingfuels.htm

Good Old Boat: A clean look at the "dirty" half dozen by Theresa Fort

Some factors that would influence your decision on a non-vented heater
are the size of the boat, the number of people sleeping, and the degree
of "tightness" (open cowl vents, loose-fitting hatch boards, etc.)

Chuck