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Practical Prepping Protocol even if Poor
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[quote:Pooka:MV8zOTYyNTk1Xzc1NTI4MjA5X0I1QTc0MzY1] [quote:NOLAangel:MV8zOTYyNTk1Xzc1MzQ5MzA0XzJCNzEyNDM3] [quote:Pooka:MV8zOTYyNTk1Xzc1MzI4NTMzX0FENDkwQzIw] I've searched, too, for the best answer for heating since mine is all electric. I talked to a number of knowledgeable people, one especially who knows everything there is to know about prepping, even though he tells me he learns more every day. What I settled on, with good advice, is https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G51BZU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 I will be using a forty-pound propane tank, believe it or not, just because I have two. I asked very seriously and carefully what the dangers are for using propane in the home, and then what the dangers are for using a larger tank in the home, larger than the one pound tank. The danger turns out to be bad connections, allowing leaking propane around the heater and/or tank. That's so easy to detect = use soapy water on every place of connection. If ANY bubbles blow, take it apart and redo that connection, then recheck. If still blowing bubbles, purchase new parts for the connection. Thus, this is my plan. Purchasing multiple one-pound canisters of propane to keep the heater going is very expensive and wasteful. There is a connector that would fill the one-pound from a larger tank, and that's do-able. However, I asked my exquisitely knowledgeable friend why I shouldn't do that, and he said because there isn't more chance of explosion with a larger tank than a smaller tank. Only difference is size of explosion. Even if you used a smaller tank, you would still be wise to check connections with soapy water. Do whatever seems safest and most efficient to you, my dear. We want safety most of all, followed by efficient use of our money. Back to my apples. Hugs for you! [/quote] Good advice Pooka. I have been looking at the propane heater that you posted and also looking at this kerosene one too: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTL107I/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2XVINALVW50LE&psc=1 . The downside of kerosene is it can get really expensive, but supposedly it is safe for indoor use. The good thing about the propane heater that you posted is that you can convert it and use the bigger tanks like you said. I have several 5 gallon tanks that I would use for that one. I think with the propane, I would keep a window opened a bit just to be safe and as you said use detectors. :hugs5: for ya. [/quote] [color=blue]NOLA Angel Please read the PM I sent you about a different propane heater - a safer one. Has it's own check on C02 and is deemed safe for indoor use. Please go for that one instead, and also save the money on the spendy detector you found. Just want you to be safe and warm, dear one![/color] [/quote]
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Continuation of another thread of wonderful people with the best ever ideas for practical prepping even for those with little money.
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