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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on February 4, 2007, 2:33 pm
> I =A0have a 55,000 BTU propane forced air heater that I am using to warm
> up my detached uninsulated, and somewhat drafty 2.5 car garage. I open
> a window to ensure that carbon monoxide does not build up.
>
> My question is about safe placement of the propane tank which is
> fueling the heater. I know propane is a heavy gas that sinks and
> pools. Safety guidelines say not to bring the propane tank into the
> area you are heating. The hose that came with the heater is 10' long.
> I need another 5' or 10' to position the heater where I want it and
> have the tank placed outdoors. Is adding an extension or replacing the
> 10' hose with a longer hose going to be detrimental the performance of
> the heater?
>
> Or, am I OK bringing the tank in the garage as long as I've tested to
> ensure there are no propane leaks at the tank and heater?
>
> Any ideas/experience would be appreciated.
I have used tanks indoors for short times, after a friends house
fire.
I would buy a longer hose from a gas supplier, like a place that sells
welding supplies.
The dnger is a tank leak when your not around open door spark! BOOM:(
Better to roll heater outdoors when not in use
Or run a natural gas or power line for alternative heat when needed
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