Catalytic Heater

[uncle_bob]

Hi

If you vent a catalytic heater so the moisture is no longer an issue, you loose the efficiency gain they provide.....

Bob

[pmclemore]

Yeah, that's kind of true also in having to open a window or two while you use it, too. But it sure is nice to sit in front of that thing when you want a warm spot.

As for buying the guy out, not me. He makes them one-at-a-time. And I wondered how you could shut off the outside vents when you were not using the heater.

I really love my wave6. I think the heaters are not perfect, but certainly can add to your portfolio of things that make camping comfortable.

I recall an old-timer here - 2airishuman: He installed two Platinum Cats in his 34-footer and remarked on how "toasty" he felt.

Pat

[Isuzusweet]

Geez, whatever happened to "buy American". The guy makes a quality product from what I've been told.

As for shutting off the vents......The vents are tiny; less of an exit than a Suburban furnace.

A vented heating system is far safer and less hassle than a non vented one, especially one using propane; but you roll the dice however you want.

Cheers
Sidekick Tony

[Barnbridge]

If I were to use the new vented heater linked above. I might be able to tap into a stack already inside the closet and not need to create a new outlet. I think it is the black tank vent. Would there be any reason to not mix the two “gases”

[azflycaster]

Originally Posted by Barnbridge

If I were to use the new vented heater linked above. I might be able to tap into a stack already inside the closet and not need to create a new outlet. I think it is the black tank vent. Would there be any reason to not mix the two “gases”

Mixing methane gas and a propane heater sounds like a recipe for disaster.

[Isuzusweet]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

Mixing methane gas and a propane heater sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Or a new heating source.[emoji23]
Cheers
Sidekick Tony

[rmkrum]

Or having a front row seat in the middle of a rapidly expanding fireball.

Besides, why make it easy for holding tank stench to get into the interior of the trailer even easier???

[pmclemore]

Actually, his design is better: He provides for fresh air intake as well as the exhaust line, so he is not burning inside air (which is a problem with the catalytics - they use your breathing oxygen.)

Pat