Is there any danger of it setting fire to bedding straw?
513567
my husband would not allow a heater element that wasn't safe, so no worries about fires starting. it does the job, keeps the water from freezing this winter.
513568
We dug a hole in the dirt and placed it down in it and the water bowl sits on top of that. Also, the water bowl is larger than the water heater base, so there is very little chance of contact with straw, but even if there was, I can't imagine that it could catch anything on fire. It is more like a heating pad than a hot plate. Hope that helps:)
513569
I am not sure, but I wouldn't risk it. I would either clear a wide circle around where to place the place or, do as I do, place it on a low wooden platform.
513570
this is my 2nd winter using this heater and I haven't had any problems. I have it sitting directly on a slab of stone just to keep it a bit higher out of the straw. but with the chickens scratching and moving straw around there is always straw surrounding it and on it. my husband would not allow this heater if he felt it wasn't safe. hope this helps
513571
Anytime there is an electrical gadget and a flammable object you need to be carful !!! In my case I have it sitting on a cement block 8" off the floor so bedding cant really reach it and my chickens will not mess it up as fast.your vitamin junky
513572
I can only relay my experience. I have used it in my coop for about 10 years and I also use straw bedding and have not experienced any problems. I did place it on top of a wood platform that raises it up about 6 inches, so it is not sitting on straw, but straw has come into contact with the unit.
1438632
I suggest writing the manufacturer to play it safe. From my own experience, I don't think wood is going to be an issue as the concentrated blue flames of a gas micro/pocket rocket leave no damaging effects. Few open wood fires burn that hot. Large orange flames in the Bioliite Stove could be a concern as XTS Pot has a plastic lid, and the plastic on the handles will melt.
1082538
I don't know that I would do that just because they might catch fire to something. Otherwise yeah it would work. Why not try straw instead though?
1212986
Do Feral Rescue. Straw is very warm and we have COLD nights. You can always buy straw at a Home Depot. You may want to try the heated pillow first. if it does not work can always put straw in after REMOVING heated pillow.
626573
Not really a great idea.It would burn,but only for a very short time.The reason this fuel works so well in a ventless fireplace,is that it is poured into a reservoir which holds a large amount of fuel,thus a long burn.
833846
In my opinion - NO! This heater is blazing hot, even on low, and could easily be a fire hazard to any material too close in front or above it - like tent fabric. In addition, it is not very stable, which adds to the risk - even if the flame goes out when it tips over the casing will still be very, very hot. And it has no low oxygen sensor to shut it down in case of inadequate ventilation. Then there is the carbon monoxide risk. This is strictly an outdoor radiant heater, in my opinion.
150408
We placed the pad on a plastic container lid. The sterilyte storage container is upside down with a hole cut in the side for a door.The barn cat was toasty this morning in his little hut and it was zero degrees last night. The pad seems safe on the plastic. We have had no problems. Don't know about straw.
911773
I think you are supposed to use one or the other of them, not both. I would worry about a fire hazard with the heating pad on top of or under the straw. You could put an old blanket over the pad to keep it clean. I just have straw in mine and they make a little nest in it.
1391930
I think that would be dangerous. This heater puts out serious heat. It could catch the tent on fire or if someone got too close to it while sleeping they could be seriously burned.
1693263
I don't think the plastic head would take much heat. Therefore I would say don't keep it near flame or heat source.
150405
We have ours in an insulated cat house on a bed of blankets, it does not get so hot to be a problem in straw. Our outdoor cat Uses it daily.
288635
mine caught on fire. be careful and don't leave it on while you leave the house!
1210345
I don't think it will start a fire because of the process it uses to generate heat. That being said, if you put bare skin to metal then it can cause contact burns to your skin. Just keep it in the pouch and you should be good to go.
685659
theres a real risk of fire if you use dimmers on cfl thats not made specifically for ithttp://www.energycircle.com/blog/2011/09/21/why-you-should-never-use-non-dimmable-cfls-dimmer-switchesv
164009
Absolutely not due to fire danger. The only other safe alternative would be if you could possibly buffer between the stove top and bamboo product with a inflammable item so that the bamboo would not ignite. I would call the local fire experts at your local fire station and ask for a captain or chief's opinion on this issue....
1301378
I personally use this item and can vouch for it. The only way this is a fire hazard is if people do not use it correctly. Yes there will be defective units, yes there may be accidents, but overall most fires started by these are caused by people who shouldn't even own pets. Putting a towel over this device or putting stuff around it is not smart at all and is in fact dangerous. The device itself as far as I have seen does not catch fire, and in fact does not produce enough heat TO catch on fire. I put blame on the users, not the item or manufacturer except in the case of defective units sold. Hope this was a reasonable answer. I love this product. UPDATE: Adding to my previous comment, it seems as though there was a curse on this company as a whole bunch of people got faulty devices, poor things. Mine is still working great, no shorts. Seems to me like there were assembly issues within the manufacturer building or they got some terribly made pieces to construct these with. I am only glad that mine was not one of the ill-fated defects!
1370014
Not at all except if you let the handle on top of the fire or too close to the flame.