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SeattleRain
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# Posted: 7 May 2009 00:28
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Hi Everyone,
I absolutely love this site! So many great ideas! I've just purchased some land in the woods and am planning on building a 14x20 off-the-grid cabin for a weekend escape. I know I'm thinking way ahead of the game, but since I'll only be using the cabin occasionally can I get away with using a coleman-type two-burner propane camp stove for cooking inside the house? I've used these outside before, but is it safe to use it inside the cabin? I'm concerned about fumes, carbon monoxide, etc. What does everyone else use for cooking other than a woodstove. Thanks for your comments and ideas!
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gmcgreg
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# Posted: 7 May 2009 01:23
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I've been using a two burner propane stove for cooking every day for over two years and My ears hav'nt fallen off yet. I would guess It is as clean as natural gas, but very explosive. Common sense is Your best freind
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Vince P
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# Posted: 7 May 2009 14:23
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It will give off carbon monoxide, so if your cooking area happens to be in a small enclosed space, then ventilate by opening doors or windows.
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islandguy
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# Posted: 7 May 2009 15:31
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Most of your cooking will be outdoors anyway. Consider using gelled alchhol for cooking indoors. Cheap, safe, lightweight, available anywhere, no fumes, no explosive gas. Downside is the heat output is quite low.
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Cambodian Cook
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# Posted: 27 May 2009 03:37
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Ha! I live and work in Cambodia. All we have, in every house across this country, is propane stoves... Huge tanks of the stuff right under the stove top in the kitchen. I been cooking like this for 6 years! No problems what-so-ever... When I return to build my cabin in Nor Cal, I will continue to cook the same way!
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Vince P
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# Posted: 27 May 2009 20:56
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Quoting: Cambodian Cook No problems what-so-ever...
I assumming that the houses in Cambodia don't need be airtight for winter...
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Sparky
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# Posted: 28 May 2009 16:07
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I lived in a yurt in then a vintage truck camper in Alaska. Now I live in a ten by twelve shack in Wisconsin. All the room I'll ever need because I spend 99% of my time outdoor anyway. I do all my cooking on a two burner stove. No problems at all.
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 16 Nov 2009 16:47
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Hi, now I am no expert, but my understanding, and what I heard from a good source on the news about measures taken during a power outage, is that if you use it for quick meals and making coffee in a relatively ventilated area, and you disconnect the propane tank and store it outside when not in use (like on your porch) you should not be too worried. The problems that have mainly arisen with indoor propane cooking are when some people brought in their Bar-b-q's to try to actually heat their houses with them during a major power outage, with all burners on high for hours! If you are going to use a camping stove indoors for cooking frequently, I recommend you get a battery operated carbon monoxide sensor/detector, just for an extra measure of safety. They are not too expensive, somewhere around $30.
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elkdiebymybow
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# Posted: 12 Jan 2010 00:07
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No worries as long as you have some vetilation eg. not air tight. I hunt with a doc who uses a propane stove inside a small tent and when I had concerns about that he set my mind at ease.
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lawnjocky
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# Posted: 27 Jan 2010 19:12
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There are two issues, cmbustion byproducts and the explosive nature of propane. Always have a fresh air source and you won't have a problem.
Always, always shut off the valve on the tank, not just the stove. Besides saving the loss of the gas it reduces the risk of an explosion due to leaking stove valves.
I have been using propane on boats and in cabins for decades without a problem paying attentin to the above.
Jocko
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bugs
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# Posted: 28 Jan 2010 11:07 - Edited by: bugs
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This may be a dumb question...... Or maybe the dumb question is the one that is not asked. Hmmmm
I was thinking of putting a propane cook top into our shed. Such as this "drop in" two burner wedgewood model at http://www.ducktec.com/itm00087.html. I see them in RV's and cabins. So I was wondering what would be involved in connecting it to a typical barbecue 20 lb bulk propane tank?
At present I have a 10 foot Mr Heater endorsed hose running out the window from our buddy mr heater to the propane tank outside. I was thinking I could do the same for the stove top. Maybe use a branch line (with an appropriate regulator) so we would only need one tank and have both appliances ready to go when needed. We would leave a window cracked open as we need to do for the heater. And most of all it allow us to cook out of the elements.
Right now we just have a two burner Coleman camp stove which I would never use inside due to flare ups etc. With white gas/naphtha you never know what is going to happen sometimes.
Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated.
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Used propane for years!
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# Posted: 28 Jan 2010 14:50
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As with any type of gas appliance common sense is the best...if you have more questions talk to a QUALIFIED GAS FITTER/INSTALLER they r the guys with ALL the know how and risks. A carbon monoxide detector is also as easy to use as a smoke dector! However you should make sure it is installed properly by a professional or your insurance might not cover you.
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Moontreeranch
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# Posted: 29 Jan 2010 13:11 - Edited by: Moontreeranch
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Bugs...I been using my white gas 2 burner camp stove inside...for years...only in the cabin for a few months but I have used it in the back if the truck, and in my little cargo trailer. In the back of the truck the space is very small and in winter in warms it up nicely...keeping the window open a bit allows ventilation. The trick to flare ups is to know how to "read" your stove and be very familiar with its operation. The second most critical thing is to limit any combustibles that may be above it...In the cabin is is very easy.
stove in back of truck
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Stove at cabin with granite counter in
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