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Adopted MassHole
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I have an outside screened porch with plastic storms on the inside for the winter and I use 2 heaters - 1500 watt electric radiant heater that works great until the temps drop below 30f. Then I use a Mr Heater (Models MH12T & MH12TS - Single Tank-top Propane Heater w/Piezo Ignitor ) that puts out around 8000 to 14,000 btu using a single propane tank. This propane heater goes for $50 to $70 at Gander Mountain and other sporting goods stores. This tank-top heater does get hot in front, so you have to be careful if you have little ones around (I don't have that problem anymore here).
Using any propane heater requires some ventilation so you don't get carbon monoxide poisoning. My porch has an exhaust fan so there are no venting issues here. Good luck with which ever one you choose. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Cranky Habanophile
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Guys, Please be careful when using propane heaters in an enclosed area. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real possibility when you do not have sufficient ventilation. Propane heaters are great when used outside, but electric is a better alternative in a garage or other enclosed room.
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Have My Own Room
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I use the Mr. Heater 3 burner on an open porch, but it doesn't have any smell. Since it sits on top of the propane tank, I wouldn't use it around young children or dogs.
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#5 |
Learned to Love the Bomb
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I experimented with propane and electric heaters in my Florida room (screened-in porch- aka "Tiki Hut: The Home Version") and the Upstate NY winters were too much for them. I switched to an indoor kerosene heater and now sit out there in shorts and a t-shirt. The heaters are more expensive, but I have the heater to use not just there, but also in the main house in case of an emergency. Power outages are common in our area.
Kerosene can be hard to find, and if you are not burning properly, they can spit soot out, but I get more heat for the money this way. |
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