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Re:kerosine heater vs open flame heater
By:Larry Steeves
Date: 12/18/2000, 2:11 pm

: I haven't built a kayak yet, but have used a small inexpensive kerosene
: heater in my basement garage were I repaired motorcycles in my spare time
: using all sorts of solvents and chemicals. I do have a co sensor in my
: shop and having used my heater all day and all night preparing for a race,
: never had a problem. Like others I would allow some fresh air in every now
: and then. I also started it on high went upstairs until things heated up
: then turned it down low and went to work. No strange smells- No headaches-
: No problems.
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A problem, not mentioned in this tread is that oil, propane or kerosene types of heat can put hydrocarbons in the air that can cause a comtaminated epoxy surface, more blushing and possible white clouding. This is quite common. Electric or other dry types of heat are best, especially when you plan to have a clear finish.

Messages In This Thread

Supplemental Heat Source
Mike Jensen -- 11/19/2000, 10:54 am
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
George Cushing -- 12/4/2000, 1:37 pm
Re:kerosine heater vs open flame heater
Erez -- 11/22/2000, 4:26 pm
Re:kerosine heater vs open flame heater
Tom -- 11/23/2000, 1:00 am
Re:kerosine heater vs open flame heater
Larry Steeves -- 12/18/2000, 2:11 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Earl Bailey -- 11/20/2000, 4:58 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
John Michne -- 11/19/2000, 8:32 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Max -- 11/20/2000, 1:02 am
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Spidey -- 11/19/2000, 6:20 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Ross Leidy -- 11/19/2000, 5:42 pm
Re: Supplemental Heat Source
Rehd -- 11/19/2000, 4:33 pm
Re: you are definitely NUTS !!
Erez -- 11/19/2000, 4:02 pm
Re: you are definitely NUTS !!
jtmc -- 11/23/2000, 12:14 am
Re: And in adition...
Don Beale -- 11/23/2000, 2:16 am
Re: And in adition...
jtmc -- 11/23/2000, 11:10 am
Re: you are definitely NUTS !!
Erez -- 11/21/2000, 5:38 pm
kerosene heater use
Brian Nystrom -- 11/22/2000, 11:34 am
Just be smart
Mick K. -- 11/21/2000, 11:45 am
Re: you are definitely NUTS !!
Mike Jensen -- 11/20/2000, 6:53 pm
You're overreacting
Brian Nystrom -- 11/20/2000, 12:26 pm