Most will probably tell me NO, but I want your sources. I have seen them used inside the cabin on boats before. Is it Ok, to use if I have good ventilation and front to back cross breeze?
2006-11-10 11:53:16 · 7 answers · asked by J S 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I've used one inside of my home. They used kerosene lamps all the time in the old days before electricity. If your worried about carbon dioxide, then crack a window near the lamp. I wouldn't leave it on all night, there could be a fire hazard here.
2006-11-10 12:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by bolddragon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main concern you should have is the fire hazard. Make sure the lantern is on a stable surface or securely hung where it won't catch other things on fire. The volume of air inside even a small house is enough that you shouldn't have to worry about oxygen deficiency. The dangerous gas is carbon monoxide, not carbon dioxide - CO gas is colorless and odorless and it can accumulate, so make sure you have some ventilation, although a single lantern won't generate much.
2006-11-10 12:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by nyninchdick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a hurricane lamp such as you are talking of does not use up a lot of oxygen neither does it emit so much CO2 as to be dangerous,even 3-4 lanterns will not be of concern... many times here in louisiana we have to use them for storms and hurricanes,, " before I got the big geneator"!!
2006-11-10 12:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes of course it is. just use saftey precautions and common sense! i have one i use when the power goes out also.
2006-11-10 12:09:44 · answer #4 · answered by jo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i live in oklahoma.we have tornados i use them everytime the power goes out.and it goes out alot.
2006-11-10 11:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. This is where it is meant to be used.
2006-11-11 00:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by SUzyQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Please be careful with fire. Keep the flame away from anything that will burn.
2006-11-11 01:11:11 · answer #7 · answered by Trainman1957 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋