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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #1

Think it was Stuarty at our last meet mentioned he had a portable gas heater. Anyone else use one and can recommend a particular make. Might help by saving battery life when using the main heater off grid.

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #2

I have this one but I don't know what it's like yet

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #3

Forgot that you got one. This one is available on Amazon for £22 but it doesn’t look as sturdy as your one.

 

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #4

The one you posted is the type most are using in their vans. It's the gas cannisters you can get from BandM etc. Mine is camping Gaz type.

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #5

Would they be considered safe lads. .

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #6

 

b and. M £18.00 tho I wouldn’t leave in on in the van if I’m not in it

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #7

They are fair cheap,
You got robbed Ally and you have nothing to show for your investment
You can’t beat those cute Cork hoors.

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Quote by hillton9

 

b and. M £18.00 tho I wouldn’t leave in on in the van if I’m not in it

Thanks, I’ll try B&M tomorrow.

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They are fair cheap,
You got robbed Ally and you have nothing to show for your investment
You can’t beat those cute Cork hoors.

LOL, they are nowhere near as good and the cannisters don't last two hours.

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Would they be considered safe lads. .

Quite a few using them and no carbon monoxide alarm has went off yet. Don't leave it unnatended. I'd be more worried about damp as gas gives off a lot of moisture, but leave a window slightly open?

I got mine for sitting outside.

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Forgot that you got one. This one is available on Amazon for £22 but it doesn’t look as sturdy as your one.

 

That's the one we use, pretty good wee thing, just crack a window a bit to stop condensation.

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #12

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I got mine for sitting outside.

Now that is a good idea

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #13

How long do those little cannisters last and how handy are they to source? Could be tempted but if theres too much faffing about maybe better to buy a heavy winter coat

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #14

Looks like 3 hrs per canister. On line price for a canister is anything between 90p and £2 depending on how many you buy. However I doubt they will post over the Irish Sea, so I need to check the price in the local Hardware store. Guessing they will be more like £2.99.

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #15

Would it be better for folk who have garages on their MH to carry a super ser with a proper large bottle of gas? Would last ages and be much cheaper.

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 ·  Posted: 09.12.2019  ·  #16

Wee cannisters can usually be got in local bargain stores for about £3 for 4.

They don't last two hours in one of those fires. I get them posted from eBay as I use them in a camping stove to heat waxoyl(temporary setup), if the seller declares what they are they can't send them which has happened once.

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #17

I use mine camping.
They last about 1 hour on full blast.
4 for €10 in most pound shops

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #18

It looks like it might use these canisters

Halfords or

Argos

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #19

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I got mine for sitting outside.

Now that is a good idea

What's wrong with a few sticks in an old 5gal oil drum,your all getting ahead of yourselves.

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #20

I googled Ally’s one a while back and there is an adapter hose available, so if using it in a awning you could couple to a outdoor connection on your Motorhome

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It looks like it might use these canisters

Halfords or

Argos

With the Camping Gaz ones there might be more in that. Some of the cheap eBay ones don't last anytime.

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #22

My one..

 

 

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #24

Is there not a danger of these heaters producing carbon monoxide in the confined space of the van.

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Is there not a danger of these heaters producing carbon monoxide in the confined space of the van.

Video above your post.

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #26

There’s no way I would use that inside. Brand new maybe there is no CO, what about in six months when it’s not burning so efficiently. Why take the chance

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There’s no way I would use that inside. Brand new maybe there is no CO, what about in six months when it’s not burning so efficiently. Why take the chance

I know EXACTLY what you are saying.

But.... millions of us used Super Ser's for years in our homes. not the same thing?

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Quote by Daffysparks

Quote by Motorhome Craic

I got mine for sitting outside.

Now that is a good idea

What's wrong with a few sticks in an old 5gal oil drum,your all getting ahead of yourselves.

Saw this couple of years ago, bit of ingenuity:

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Quote by Galldar

Saw this couple of years ago, bit of ingenuity:

I have one of those. Campsites get a bit funny when I light it

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #30

Gas ovens and hobs burn internally. What’s with that in this day and age of health and safety? I definitely keep my vents open running the gas oven in the camper and am sure to keep a CO alarm nearby.

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There’s no way I would use that inside. Brand new maybe there is no CO, what about in six months when it’s not burning so efficiently. Why take the chance

I know EXACTLY what you are saying.

But.... millions of us used Super Ser's for years in our homes. not the same thing?

It’s like any of these things, grand until suddenly they are not...... and you are dead. Everyone makes their own choice, and now everyone knows what mine would be

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #32

As I say, I bought mine for outside under the awning when it gets a bit chilly and there is still some Ribena left.

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #33

I still wouldnt be happy using one inside. In my last house I had a gas fire that didnt have a chimney but scrubbed the exhaust gases through something like a catatylitic converter

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #34

Guys please be extra careful of this type of heater and especially Super Sers, one of them was directly responsible for Susies Mothers death from burns when the end of her dressing gown caught fire.

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Stuarty says.........

 

 

 

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #36

Thanks Stuarty. That is a much better looking unit than the ones on Fleabay. I agree with all the comments regarding safety but still think that having one of these for a little extra boost in the evening would be useful. Still looking.

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #37

They ain't cheap for one like mine... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heate…B0002WRHE8

Cheaper here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.h…9dfff6c0cd

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #38

That’s well out of my price range.

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #39

What about a flowerpot heater. I’m rubbish at posting photos, someone might be able to post one

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 ·  Posted: 10.12.2019  ·  #40

 

As Sprinter said,, what’s wrong with something like this. Mightn’t be great inside the camper, in fairness

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