Sub-Zero temperatures
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Sub-Zero temperatures
So glad to be the noob here. With all the stormy weather we're having, it's the next best thing to calling the shops. (which are closed) Kind of a loner or I'd phone a friend. So thanks again! ....K..so I'm the proud owner of a new 2020 fxbb. Got her about a week ago on a sunny 32° day. Put the first 50 miles on and brought her home and tended her. The next day ice. You see where I'm going. It's been ice or snow since. Weatherman got it right for a change,breaking all records for sub-zero temps. Well she's garaged and run the propane heat spuraticly. So I'm freakin'! Fuel down a bit, no stabilizer. It may just be the 2 weeks til I can ride again. Still worried 'bout her,not even broke in. Suppose to get like -23 tonight. I'd love to just cover in an electric blanket, but know that would do more harm than good. Any thoughts?
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Just throw a sheet or furniture blanket (something that breathes, not a vinyl tarp) over it and leave it alone, it`s just a machine. And don`t start the engine unless you are going to go for a ride.
Forget the propane heater (unless it is the type that vents its exhaust outside) because the main by product of burning propane is moisture.
Forget the propane heater (unless it is the type that vents its exhaust outside) because the main by product of burning propane is moisture.
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Just throw a sheet or furniture blanket (something that breathes, not a vinyl tarp) over it and leave it alone, it`s just a machine. And don`t start the engine unless you are going to go for a ride.
Forget the propane heater (unless it is the type that vents its exhaust outside) because the main by product of burning propane is moisture.
Forget the propane heater (unless it is the type that vents its exhaust outside) because the main by product of burning propane is moisture.
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I've had antiquers sitting in snow,no problems,as long as you get 'em shoveled out and blown off as soon as possible. I don't cover mine either. They need it more for dust in sunnier weather.Just stressing 'cause she's new and don't want any adverse affects on my baby. I know there's nothing to be done at this point but wait it out.
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Just throw a sheet or furniture blanket (something that breathes, not a vinyl tarp) over it and leave it alone, it`s just a machine. And don`t start the engine unless you are going to go for a ride.
Forget the propane heater (unless it is the type that vents its exhaust outside) because the main by product of burning propane is moisture.
Forget the propane heater (unless it is the type that vents its exhaust outside) because the main by product of burning propane is moisture.
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Ok, explain to me how much carbon monoxide there is when burning propane, when you have a propane stove in your kitchen?
No enough carbon monoxide to be dangerous, the main byproduct of propane burning is water.
No enough carbon monoxide to be dangerous, the main byproduct of propane burning is water.
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carbon monoxide builds up in your system faster than your body can get rid of it . you can spend time today around a heater with no problems, go back tomorrow do the same thing you might begin to get a headache start getting dizzy . if you think propane salamander heaters are safe put a carbon monoxide detector in your shop or shed and run the heater and see if it goes off.
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Propane
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is responsible for almost 25% of all propane related fatalities. Carbon Monoxide is the product of incomplete gas combustion often because appliances are improperly adjusted. Properly functioning propane appliances will produce what is called an "ideal burn" during combustion and present no danger of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can lead to severe injury and even death.off propane 101 site. note: CORRECTLY burning.
i have a fake log heater and it purposely burns with yellow tips to mimic actual logs burning. even with the yellow tips as long as the base is correctly colored, the yellow tips offer very little harm. now if i had a super sealed house, maybe then i would be concerned but going back 80 years, not even close. the unit is tested and approved by big brother and it is a ventless model so 100% heat stays in the house.