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BFL13
Explorer II
Jan 31, 2015

1981 Hydro-Flame VS Vented Platinum Cat Heater ?

I am trying to understand the difference between my 1981 "old-time" (doesn't seem that long ago!) Hydro Flame furnace in the used TC we just got and a new Vented Platinum Cat. They both use propan...
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beemerphile1
Explorer
Jan 31, 2015
The Plat Cat uses expensive catalyst that can be fouled by dirt thus making it more expensive and more fragile than the old style furnace.

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