minimalist heating

[pianotuna]

Hi,

This is a clever variation on the flower pot heaters. My guess is about 1000 to 1500 btu's.

flower pot heater variation

[Gdetrailer]

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

This is a clever variation on the flower pot heaters. My guess is about 1000 to 1500 btu's.

flower pot heater variation

I have seen this "invention" mentioned on another website.

Conclusion, no real "usable" heat would be given off by this method. Basically all this idea does is slow down the dissipation of the heat and traps the heat within the flower pots instead of the heat going all to the ceiling. Basically is is falsely giving you the feeling of heat.

Winter brings out the cheapskates for sure, there is no free lunch (or heat). RVs do not have the best insulation (something like R3 at best) and therefore if you are planning to camp in freezing weather you should be prepared (or at least willing) to spend some money on heat.

A fool and his life are soon "departed" when playing with unvented heating devices and throw in candles for good measure...

Just another great way to get a "honorable" mention in the Darwin Awards...

[MrWizard]

skipnchar wrote:
ANY heat source that includes a flame of any kind is a danger of asphyxiation in an enclosed space. Be sure to factor in the heat you'll loose from opening a vent or window to allow the air burned to be replenished. Another minimalist method of heating your RV is to lower the thermostat on your furnace and there is NO chance of a properly working furnace to asphyxiate anyone OR put dangers CO fumes into the living quarters.
Good luck / Skip

you forget where he is at

an overnight snow storm could make a drift capable of blocking the heater exhaust

people in snow drifts on the side of the road have died because they didn't get out and clear the exhaust

now 'quite' so likely to happen in an RV with the heater exhaust, BUT still possible and has to be considered, TRAPPED fumes are a danger even when the furnace operates correctly

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Print This Out And Tape It To Windows With icicles hanging outside...

[pianotuna]

Hi,

In the weather I camp out in, I'd need 88 flower pots and 176 candles. Just where would I find room for those in a class c?

[K_Charles]

there are only 3500 BTUs in a pound of pure wax, How long does it take to burn a one pound candle?

[skipnchar]

ANY heat source that includes a flame of any kind is a danger of asphyxiation in an enclosed space. Be sure to factor in the heat you'll loose from opening a vent or window to allow the air burned to be replenished. Another minimalist method of heating your RV is to lower the thermostat on your furnace and there is NO chance of a properly working furnace to asphyxiate anyone OR put dangers CO fumes into the living quarters.
Good luck / Skip

[RoyB]

Another PLAN B source of quick heat to consider I reckon...

I would probably add some hinges for the pots to keep them in the correct position..