I have three of these catalytic heaters. One of which was my dads when I was a kid. You can disassemble and clean them out and they will run hotter and cleaner. You dont need to put that much fuel on the dome to start them just let the wick do its magic. Also I leave the top open until the flame burns out and it starts heating, it wont burn the paint off that way. These ARE safe to use in a tent providing you leave a small window partially open for ventilation. They do not produce carbon monoxide but they do consume oxygen. Just light them outside and only take them in when the flame is out and it's producing heat. You have a nice heater there. Take care of it and it will last for many more years.
@@Truckerjonsoutdoors I forgot to add, you can get a small squeeze bottle to put fuel in for putting on the dome when you light it, or when the tank is fueled up and the filler cap is tight simply hold the heater upside down for a minute or two until you have a 2-3 inch wet spot on the dome, then light it.
Ya, I would be a bit nervous to use this inside a tent. It doesn't burn super clean. Ir has a very strong smell. I am thinking about taking it a part and to see if I can clean the wick and the catalytic burner. Maybe it is dirty and gummed up. A good cleaning and it mat burn a lot claener.
ya, I have never seen one before either. It is crazy that you found one on market place. I think this thing is cool. And owning old gear is like owning a small piece of outdoor history.
Growing up we used one in a dear stand.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Ya, I could see using it for that purpose.
I have three of these catalytic heaters. One of which was my dads when I was a kid. You can disassemble and clean them out and they will run hotter and cleaner. You dont need to put that much fuel on the dome to start them just let the wick do its magic. Also I leave the top open until the flame burns out and it starts heating, it wont burn the paint off that way. These ARE safe to use in a tent providing you leave a small window partially open for ventilation. They do not produce carbon monoxide but they do consume oxygen. Just light them outside and only take them in when the flame is out and it's producing heat. You have a nice heater there. Take care of it and it will last for many more years.
thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. i greatly appreciate it.
@@Truckerjonsoutdoors I forgot to add, you can get a small squeeze bottle to put fuel in for putting on the dome when you light it, or when the tank is fueled up and the filler cap is tight simply hold the heater upside down for a minute or two until you have a 2-3 inch wet spot on the dome, then light it.
Hello I have 2 of this one is 1966 and the other one is 1972 how I cleaned? Can you guide me plz
Looks pretty cool 😎
Don't use it in a tent, lol 😁
Ya, i think that would be pretty darn dangerous in a tent.
I am pretty sure these need vented . The new catalytic heaters suggest venting . You have a gem there
Ya, I would be a bit nervous to use this inside a tent. It doesn't burn super clean. Ir has a very strong smell. I am thinking about taking it a part and to see if I can clean the wick and the catalytic burner. Maybe it is dirty and gummed up. A good cleaning and it mat burn a lot claener.
@@Truckerjonsoutdoors I just saw a new one on Marketplace for 35.00 . I didn't even know these were available
ya, I have never seen one before either. It is crazy that you found one on market place. I think this thing is cool. And owning old gear is like owning a small piece of outdoor history.