My heater will not be fixed until tomorrow and I want to put the propane grill, on low, on the enclosed patio for warmth. An answer with the chemistry to back it up is appreciated. Thanks.
2007-02-17 10:46:32 · 7 answers · asked by emailfordon 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
ANY open flame creates carbon monoxide. That can be your grill, a gas stove, kerosene heater, etc. This is why appliances that use gas are vented (like a furnace, water heater, or fireplace).
You would be better off using an electric space heater... with a safety tilt-shut off switch. The oil-filled radiant heaters work very nicely.
Carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless and invisible.... If you develop a headache... youre already overexposed. High concentrations of CO can killl you before you realize what has happened. LITERALLY
I read a news story, about a woman who went to fill the tank on a generator she had running in the garage, during a recent power out. She died before she reached the generator. Consider how drafty most garages are.... do you REALLY want to run the risk of CO poisoning in your home?
Be Safe
2007-02-17 13:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT burn a propane grill indoors for heat; burning propane creates enough carbon monoxide to kill. I don't have any chemistry training - but I do have experience; last December, SEVERAL people died in western Washington when they used grills indoors for heat while the power was out after a windstorm. Find another way, or go to a shelter, but NEVER use propane (or charcoal) indoors!
2007-02-17 10:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to Walmart and buy one of those electric oil filled radiators. It will warm up that area very nicely. The cost somewhere between 35 and 60 dollars. We use one to heat a very large bedroom and it keeps the room at about 65 degrees even on the coldest days. Just right for sleeping, and it is safe
2007-02-21 02:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by captbob552 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a possibility of poisons depending on how long it is aloud to run. Think your cook stove is used and has no permanent vent to it.
I used an vent-less natural gas stove the most of this winter without any ill effects.
Long story short, gas man came through and required me to replace it with the original stove, that has a stove pipe to vent.
My gas bill went up over $50 a month after I replaced it.
2007-02-17 11:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by Oilfieldtrashwtx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do NOT use it indoors! Charcoal burns off CO fumes and when used indoors is not only a fire hazard but a health hazard!
(even an enclosed patio is still indoors, you can and will die if there is not adequate ventillation)
http://lancaster.unl.edu/home/Articles/2003/GrillSafely.htm
2007-02-17 10:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you stupid or joking. you will die. get an inexpensive electric heater for emergencys like this
2007-02-17 13:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-17 10:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by jaimed1010 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋