where does the exhaust (co2 or co1? not sure which) go? how is it safe to burn inside?
2090069
There is no exhaust to speak of so it is safe to use indoors. BTU size varies depending on what type of room you use it in. If memory serves, 10,000 BTU or less is rated for bedroom use (where we use ours). I did install a "Kidde KN-COPP-B-LPM Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display" as a precautionary measure, however. It has never registered any measurable CO2.
2090070
It stays inside. Kind of smelly in a small space. You need ventilation. It has a low oxygen shutoff. It needs 800 cubic feet of space to work right and a little drafty doesn't hurt either. I just use mine to warm up the bus while the wood stove is getting hot. I wouldn't use it as a primary heat source. I'm thinking of giving it a fresh air supply. That would help.
2090071
It exhausts into the room that it is in. We live in a SMALL mobile home and have never had a problem. If the idea worries you, get a CO2 sensor/alarm.
2156522
It's a window unit. Exhaust side needs to be properly ventilated to the outside.
731025
No where the carbon dioxide can go and you have to suck it. That is the worst part of this heater unless you modify it and vent the warm air with the carbon dioxide out.
287756
Yes the instructions state that the unit should not be run indoors. The exhaust is very dangerous if built up in an enclosed space. I run mine on a covered porch away from the front door.
1987997
I wouldn't use it indoors. Even with good ventilation the charcoal smells and eats up the oxygen in the room. Better be safe than sorry and keep it outside where it was meant to be.
189206
Any gas stove expells carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, this is why gas cooktops are vented. That being said, I have used mine as the sole source of heat in my pickup all winter when my heater core went out. 1 to 2 hurs at a time in traffic. Crack some windows, you should be fine for cooking inside. Remember, venting is good.
1206233
Yes it can be. You replace the cover to smother the flame, let it cool and the seal cover by pushing it back down. The nice thing is this can be used indoors without concern for CO2. Hope it helps and good luck hope you never have to use it, LOL.
1994249
I definitely would NOT use this inside. In order for it to work it needs to get really hot. It will likely ruin your indoor burners. Also there will be way too much smoke. There is no way to have proper ventilation indoors for it.
1275667
I have used it indoors, but well ventilated. Naturally care should be taken to fuel the stove outside and to leave the spare fuel outside. For many years people cooked on indoor kerosene stoves that had an order all it's own. This fuel is more flammable. Use caution.
1361897
Yes, if the heater goes out; No, as to excess Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide or low Oxygen level.
2163857
The Smoke is from the inside residue. Once it burns off it will no longer smoke. Place in a garage or out doors for about a hour to burn off and you shouldn't have that problem anymore....
1395623
Yes, as long as you use the Real Flame (or an equivalent brand) of ventless gel fuel. The comment about carbon monoxide poisoning is incorrect. This fuel is perfectly safe indoors and does not produce carbon monoxide. I had an indoor gel fuel fireplace for years -- not a logset in a real fireplace but a totally standalone faux fireplace. Since I am typing this I am obviously still alive! You do get some heat from it but not much. It's more for ambience than heating.
2023714
All safety instructions say to not use it indoors. I have lived off the grid for many years and have used several types of catalytic type heaters to heat the inside of my cabins or boats. They are safe as long as you have enough incoming air. Most of the newer units have a CO sensor that will shut it down if the monoxide level gets dangerous. That said, I would NEVER go to bed with one of these or any other LP heater or cooking unit going in an enclosed space. Safe enough to use responsibly in a trailer, ice fishing tent, shop or garage as long as it is not left unattended for a multitude or potential safety reasons. All said I love this heater. All safety instructions say to not use it indoors. I have lived off the grid for many years and have used several types of catalytic type heaters to heat the inside of my cabins or boats. They are safe as long as you have enough incoming air. Most of the newer units have a CO sensor that will shut it down if the monoxide level gets dangerous. That said, I would NEVER go to bed with one of these or any other LP heater or cooking unit going in an enclosed space. Safe enough to use responsibly in a trailer, ice fishing tent, shop or garage as long as it is not left unattended for a multitude... » Read More All safety instructions say to not use it indoors. I have lived off the grid for many years and have used several types of catalytic type heaters to heat the inside of my cabins or boats. They are safe as long as you have enough incoming air. Most of the newer units have a CO sensor that will shut it down if the monoxide level gets dangerous. That said, I would NEVER go to bed with one of these or any other LP heater or cooking unit going in an enclosed space. Safe enough to use responsibly in a trailer, ice fishing tent, shop or garage as long as it is not left unattended for a multitude or potential safety reasons. All said I love this heater. « Show Less
1079643
The butane is expelled into the atmosphere through the exhaust, I vac inside and don't have any issues
2050056
no problem burning a tab indoors, it may smell a little weird. The tabs smell like stinky fish even before you burn them. This will be no more of a carbon monoxide problem than if you lit 4 or 5 candles in your house, actually these tabs burn much more clean than a candle. The cleanest burning fuel you can get for ease of use would be an alcohol stove, but these tabs are just fine
2023712
It burns propane and creates carbon monoxide. I would not use anywhere that is unventilated.
1598017
No. The exhaust fumes are carbon dioxide. Co2dangerous. Hot exhaust gas. Colorless oderless and deadly. Up to you. It can take the weather. Goinstall it high away from the family. Just saying. Be safe