Portable camping stoves

newmum62

Can anyone tell me, is a single ring portable butane camping stove safe to use indoors? Electricity going off for whole day Tomorrow

coylemj

In terms of emissions, it's as safe as a burner on a permanently mounted gas hob. Gives off CO2 and H2O so check the area is ventilated.

Biggest potential hazard is of the tipping over kind. And make sure you don't place it on top of an electric hob which could become active and heat up when the power is restored - it does happen.

newmum62

Thanks for your help

coylemj wrote: »

In terms of emissions, it's as safe as a burner on a permanently mounted gas hob. Gives off CO2 and H2O so check the area is ventilated.

Biggest potential hazard is of the tipping over kind. And make sure you don't place it on top of an electric hob which could become active and heat up when the power is restored - it does happen.

looksee

Yup, in the frequent and long power cuts of the 70's they were pretty much a permanent fixture. As has been said, make sure it is in a safe and stable place and keep an eye on it.

newmum62

Found the instructions finally, it says outdoor use only, ye still think it ok indoors just so I know for again. My thinking is yes, once its ventilated & stable. It would be for short term use only

quote="looksee;106032322"]Yup, in the frequent and long power cuts of the 70's they were pretty much a permanent fixture. As has been said, make sure it is in a safe and stable place and keep an eye on it.[/quote]

coylemj

newmum62 wrote: »

Found the instructions finally, it says outdoor use only, ye still think it ok indoors just so I know for again. My thinking is yes, once its ventilated & stable. It would be for short term use only

That is probably aimed at people thinking of using it in caravans and tents where the stove would be a serious fire hazard owing to the escalated risk of being tipped over. On a stable surface in a kitchen it will be perfectly safe to use as long as you keep the place ventilated.

The gases emitted are CO2 and H2O. In extreme cases, carbon dioxide can cause suffocation for lack of oxygen but the room would need to be practically airtight for this to happen. Water vapour in an unventilated room in cold weather can lead to condensation on walls leading to mildew. This is a common problem for people who use a gas heater in winter and then switch it off and go to bed with all the windows closed.

Occasionally using a single burner camping stove indoors represents very little risk to your health aside from the risk of it tipping over.

newmum62

That's great. Thanks for your replies everyone.

coylemj wrote: »

That is probably aimed at people thinking of using it in caravans and tents where the stove would be a serious fire hazard owing to the escalated risk of being tipped over. On a stable surface in a kitchen it will be perfectly safe to use as long as you keep the place ventilated.

The gases emitted are CO2 and H2O. In extreme cases, carbon dioxide can cause suffocation for lack of oxygen but the room would need to be practically airtight for this to happen. Water vapour in an unventilated room in cold weather can lead to condensation on walls leading to mildew. This is a common problem for people who use a gas heater in winter and then switch it off and go to bed with all the windows closed.

Occasionally using a single burner camping stove indoors represents very little risk to your health aside from the risk of it tipping over.