Have you used this at altitude? We live at 8000 feet in the Rockies
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Katrina, I live about 1,500 feet above sea level (Southern California) so it works very well in my sunny area. I'm not sure how it would work as high as the Rockies, the manufacture should be able to help. Best of luck to you! Susan :)
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I've installed, used and owned Rinnai heaters in my area for the past 20 years. We're at 6,400 ft. I have done intstallations up to 7,400 ft with no issues from altitude.
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Yeah. There are about 4 or so extra caps that you can switch out to adjust the "altitude" from 3000 to 19000ft
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Some heaters have low oxygen sensors and cut out around 5,000 to 6,000 ft.This heater does not use an oxygen sensor and thus, is not altitude limited. So far, I have used mine at almost 10,000 ft. and it worked fine. You do need to keep a window or a vent cracked open (about 1 inch) when using it. If you don't, you will likely set off the RV's CO detector alarm.
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I have only taken mine diving to 30 meters (100')...all was fine. I have also had it on an unmanned stratospheric balloon at 38km (120,000' +) ... same camera - same case. This December I'll take it to 40 km on another stratospheric flight (-60C). Next summer the same camera will be on a 15 day flight at 39km around the norther polar region ( 79 to 82 degrees N ). I've had this same camera on my helmet while skiing and on my mt. bike. This past Spring I took it on a sea kayaking trip and so far it appears to be holding up. Hasn't failed to date, but I have only had it about 9 months. Cheers - steven
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I haven't flown with it personally... But we live at high altitudes and during the Pikes Peak Marathon, I have it at start at just over 6,000 feet and go up beyond 14,000 feet without problems and difficulty of the product being used. Really does work, BTW.
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I live at 5580' elevation in New Mexico. It works fine here. No experience at 8k.
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Changing the orifice will do nothing for high altitude. I have a house at 8500 feet, and can not use any of the newer stly with th O2 sensors. They only function to 4000 ft, and 4500 feet will cause intermittent operation. I have used this type heaters for over 20 years and they work great at 750 feet in Ohio, and wanted one for my house in Colorado, but to no avail.
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My review was based on its peformance in Florida, ten feet above sea level. How much lower altitude are you thinking of?? It does not perform well in any altitude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mike, I am in a unique position to answer your question at least from my own experience. I am at Columbine Cabins in Colorado and at 8700 feet elevation. I have not used it since I got here but needed that question answered for myself so I got it out and hooked it up. It works fine. As always it takes some time for the propane to go through the hose, more than the 30 seconds indicated in the instructions, but once ignited it turns on and stays on. This is a great heater I presently own one and will be purchasing another. Good luck Mike and have a great day. Jim
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The short answer is yes. I use this to measure elevation gain on short hikes. It is not great for hiking as the altitude always starts on "0" (not the actual starting altitude) and when you turn it off it looses all data. It does stay charged long enough for shorter hikes but will be of no value for a backpacking trip. It will return to zero if you go up, and then back down.
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They have a special coffee maker for high altitudes. This model shpuld work for 4,000 or more feet above sea level : http://www.amazon.com/BXBD-Velocity-Altitude-10-Cup-Brewer/dp/B000G9WK8K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8
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So far, no issues with heat - no issues with anything else either (knock on wood). I use it primarily at ~500-1000ft altitude and up to 95 deg F in direct sunlight. I have bought 3 so far. One for myself about a year ago and 2 for my sisters for Christmas; all have been excellent. My iPhone (4s) is another story... it shuts off all the time because it is too hot or too cold...
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This altimeter is really not designed for hiking, so I would not advise that you buy it for that (it's a flying altimeter). By the way, I'm the designer.Other answers are correct: it will show altitude change (when in Realtime mode) since it was started. But on a hike of any decent duration, the weather may change, perhaps as much as 20-50 feet as a high or low pressure front moves in. So over the course of hours, you would have to factor that in. It's really designed for short (<2 hour) flights. Not hikes.
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I contacted the manufacturer who told me that these heaters do not work for elevations above 4500 feet. I'm surprised this isn't explained in the product description. Pretty important information, I think. Thanks everyone for all your helpful answers. I'm looking for another heating solution. Hard to beat this little heater!
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Dear Sir,it range up to 3000 feet to 6000 feet depending on environment and terrain.Hope it helpful to you.
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I live at 2600 feet and it flys great here. I have even attached my iPhone to it and recorded video. You can see the video on YouTube if you search for Ramble SkyCam. My guess is, with the lifting power to be able to fly with an iPhone 5 it will do just fine at Denver altitude.