What about inside a house for emergencies? We have kids and our house is very drafty and old. I’m wanting to buy one in the next couple days. Can’t seem to figure out which one is safer…
Both types of fuel can be used indoors in right conditions. Right size, ventilation, etc. Propane gives off less harmful fumes so typically looked at as the preferred indoor option. There are several articles on the topic and how to do it safely. We would say to look at the cordless options from Dewalt or Milwaukee if you’re worried about power going out. Any heater with a fan will require some minimum level of power, if wall outlet goes out that heater will not work (like your furnace on your house). With battery options a good size 18v or 20v battery or two will last all day probably longer than the propane.
You guys kinda remind me of wizard and boomstick from deathbattle! I was considering using a torpedo heater to dry out some water that got stuck under our new layers of roll roofing, where it's leaking inside the building. But now that I know about the moisture issue I see that would have been the wrong way to go! Thanks! Any suggestions on how to accelerate the process of that trapped water draining out so I don't have to tear up all our hard work?
The artic circle LMAO 🤣🤣🤣 seriously this winter has been a weird one we had one cold spell and now we're back in the 70's in January this is nuts 😂 lmao
It definitely felt like the Arctic Circle for a minute there, that weather was no joke! Thankfully it's been warming up recently; we're just ready to get back to the nice warm days of spring and summer already!
That is a wonderful point, and there are some manufacturers that make specific propane heaters designed to work at higher altitudes. You'll of course want to make sure your tank is protected and safe at all times, which can be a bit tricker to do on the jobsite in the elements, but as long as it's provided sufficient heat to protect from the cold and enough oxygen to keep a flame lit, the proper propane heater will work just as well at higher altitudes as it would at lower ones!
Not really the point of these. These are mainly "job site" heaters: think you are building a house and you have the roof up but are still working on the sides/finishes. These are relatively safe in like a shop environment but airflow is key. Good airflow allows complete (close to complete burning) of the fuel allowing the reduction of the other gasses mentioned. These are not house heaters or camper heaters. The BTUs alone with will burn up a small area.
When it comes to these powerful heaters it is important to have a well ventilated area as the gases emitted from the heater can multiple quickly allowing a displacement of air - resulting in a lack of oxygen which can then let to suffocation.
Carbon dioxide isn't a form of air pollution. If so, you emitted a dangerous amount of air pollution just by making this video. Being a tree-hugger, all my friends would die without carbon dioxide.
It is not so much that carbon dioxide is such a dangerous air pollutant, it is the combination of all chemicals and in large quantities being emitted from these heaters that can be dangerous. I hope this helps, we definitely need carbon dioxide for all living creatures!
@Ohio Power Tool. Thank you Nick and Tom for the education and information on jobsite heaters.
Wishing everyone at OPT and your families a great day.
Glad you enjoyed! Have a great day and a phenomenal week!!
I have the Dewalt 20volt propane heater and it is AWESOME! Portable & no electricity needed, perfect for emergency's and power outages.
It is amazing how long the battery will power the blower and keep everything nice and toasty! Good call on the backup for power outage as well!
What about inside a house for emergencies? We have kids and our house is very drafty and old. I’m wanting to buy one in the next couple days. Can’t seem to figure out which one is safer…
Both types of fuel can be used indoors in right conditions. Right size, ventilation, etc. Propane gives off less harmful fumes so typically looked at as the preferred indoor option. There are several articles on the topic and how to do it safely. We would say to look at the cordless options from Dewalt or Milwaukee if you’re worried about power going out. Any heater with a fan will require some minimum level of power, if wall outlet goes out that heater will not work (like your furnace on your house). With battery options a good size 18v or 20v battery or two will last all day probably longer than the propane.
One thing is if you work up north the propane bottles may not gas off right until it gets warm enough kerosene it won't be an issue
Fair point, thank you for sharing, we don’t get those super cold temps in Ohio.
Awesome vid and thanks for sharing fellas 👍🏽
Of course! Thanks for checking it out, glad you enjoyed!
You guys kinda remind me of wizard and boomstick from deathbattle!
I was considering using a torpedo heater to dry out some water that got stuck under our new layers of roll roofing, where it's leaking inside the building. But now that I know about the moisture issue I see that would have been the wrong way to go! Thanks!
Any suggestions on how to accelerate the process of that trapped water draining out so I don't have to tear up all our hard work?
Is it safe to use k-1 grade kerosene in oil lamps indoors in the event of a power outage?
K-1 grade kerosene is not the best option for oil lamps, Paraffin oil is a much better option as its clear, odorless, and cleaner to burn.
@@OhioPowerTool Thank you, so good to know. Have a blessed day.
The artic circle LMAO 🤣🤣🤣 seriously this winter has been a weird one we had one cold spell and now we're back in the 70's in January this is nuts 😂 lmao
It definitely felt like the Arctic Circle for a minute there, that weather was no joke! Thankfully it's been warming up recently; we're just ready to get back to the nice warm days of spring and summer already!
I rather use kerosene over propane since propane heaters freeze up and cab be unreliable in winter and in high elevations
That is a wonderful point, and there are some manufacturers that make specific propane heaters designed to work at higher altitudes. You'll of course want to make sure your tank is protected and safe at all times, which can be a bit tricker to do on the jobsite in the elements, but as long as it's provided sufficient heat to protect from the cold and enough oxygen to keep a flame lit, the proper propane heater will work just as well at higher altitudes as it would at lower ones!
So basically we’ll get poisoned by using these heaters.
How can a person ventilate a room while simultaneously heating it? Makes no sense.
Not really the point of these. These are mainly "job site" heaters: think you are building a house and you have the roof up but are still working on the sides/finishes. These are relatively safe in like a shop environment but airflow is key. Good airflow allows complete (close to complete burning) of the fuel allowing the reduction of the other gasses mentioned. These are not house heaters or camper heaters. The BTUs alone with will burn up a small area.
When it comes to these powerful heaters it is important to have a well ventilated area as the gases emitted from the heater can multiple quickly allowing a displacement of air - resulting in a lack of oxygen which can then let to suffocation.
You can be sure anyone who is using one of these on a job site is charging enough to pay for the fuel and isn't concerned with wasting fuel.
Carbon dioxide isn't a form of air pollution. If so, you emitted a dangerous amount of air pollution just by making this video.
Being a tree-hugger, all my friends would die without carbon dioxide.
It is not so much that carbon dioxide is such a dangerous air pollutant, it is the combination of all chemicals and in large quantities being emitted from these heaters that can be dangerous. I hope this helps, we definitely need carbon dioxide for all living creatures!