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Butane Heters?
« on: September 19, 2015, 08:59:22 AM »
looking at getting a butane heater "to keep the peace" anyone have one? which brands are better? or just save the $$



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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2015, 09:46:38 AM »
I bought the Aldi one for $50 and tried it once. Seemed okay but installed a truma gas heater so sold it in eBay for $56  :laugh:
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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2015, 10:03:32 AM »
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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2015, 10:19:23 AM »
Yes.  I have one and use it quite a bit.  In fact I was using it last weekend :-).  I like the design and its stability, two output settings and automatic cut off from it were to get knocked over.  Often find the low setting does the job although the that's in a gazebo so a bigger space may need the higher setting and of course depends on the weather.  So yes take this most places and comes in handy.  Of course you soon go through gas bottles but it's worth it to be warm.  Can always refill the bottles or could look to use a larger bottle with the right adapt or.

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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2015, 10:23:55 AM »
We have one of the ones Edz shared the link for great little heater, we also have the Coleman HWOD with the gas hose to run of the 9 kilo gas bottle. can hook straight up to the heater.

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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2015, 02:32:19 PM »
Companion have an LPG one out with nice safety features-
http://outdoor.companionbrands.com.au/index.php?p=line&sid=1432588183
but a bit more costly upfront-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Gas-LPG-Heater-Camping-Hiking-Outdoor-Gas-Camper-COMP232-Companion-/181754882165?hash=item2a516f6875
Still you could use it at home to polish off the residual LPG you tend to donate regularly to Bunnings  :-*
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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2015, 06:07:44 PM »
If you're looking at Gasmate or Jackaroo butane heaters, you might want to read this.
https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1076962
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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2015, 10:41:54 AM »
If you're looking at Gasmate or Jackaroo butane heaters, you might want to read this.
https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1076962
That recall is rubbish, why pick out 1 brand, the warning on carbon monoxide poisoning applies to ALL combustion heaters used inside unless you have a carbon monoxide alarm
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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2015, 12:07:38 PM »
looking at getting a butane heater "to keep the peace" anyone have one? which brands are better? or just save the $$
Got ducted heating in the camper truma E2400. works wonders at keeping the peace. Will FB Linda and say how good it is. Or wait till Maldon and Helen can say it >:D
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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2015, 12:40:44 PM »

looking at getting a butane heater "to keep the peace" anyone have one? which brands are better? or just save the $$
We've got the Gasmate one and used it about 1/2 dozen times in the Trackie just to take the chill off the air before going to bed.  We would never leave it on for any length of time without also leaving a flap or two ajar to ensure fresh air still comes in.
Ducted heating only for old retired farts or catwhipped men IMO;D

Or wait till Maldon and Helen can say it >:D
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Re: Butane Heters?
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2015, 04:47:53 PM »
Will FB Linda and say how good it is.

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