Re: [GBlist] Heating backup for masonry fireplace

[Alan Courtright <acourtri@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>]

On Wed, 23 Jan 2002 GrenSheltr@aol.com wrote:

> approach UNvented heaters with care - they are illegal in MANY jurisdictions, 
> illegal in most bedrooms and can be very problematic -  had a discussion 
> Tuesday with a contractor using ICFs (insulated concrete forms) had a REAL 
> problem with floors coming up, turned out that the condensation from the 
> propane fireplace/heater was condensing on the windows dripping down onto the 
> floors and causing the floors to come up   Linda Lloyd

Anyone needing a little lesson in the water output of propane heaters
should get one of those little radiant jobbies available for $45 or so and
stick it in a small trailer or a bedroom (and stay out of the bedroom
while it's on).  The condensation they cause is amazing.

                         -|//*Alan Courtright*\\|=   
                                Poulsbo, WA
                             acourtri@krl.org
                       



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