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Kerosene Heaters

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brewz2

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Hi everyone,
We're considering purchasing a pellet stove for our home this year to offset the heating costs, but I'm trying to rule out every possible other way to heat our house b/c pellet stoves can be rather expensive when all is said and done.

I grew up in the north, and my husband in the south, so I'm much more familiar and comfortable with Kerosene heaters then he is b/c we used them all the time when I was little. My question is, do you think they are safe to use around our kids which both have CF?

We move every couple years b/c of the miliary, and I know we have at least two more years left here in CT, but I hate to purchase a pellet stove that we're not gonna be around to enjoy in another five years. Any insight or opinions would be great..Thanks!
 
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brewz2

Guest
Hi everyone,
We're considering purchasing a pellet stove for our home this year to offset the heating costs, but I'm trying to rule out every possible other way to heat our house b/c pellet stoves can be rather expensive when all is said and done.

I grew up in the north, and my husband in the south, so I'm much more familiar and comfortable with Kerosene heaters then he is b/c we used them all the time when I was little. My question is, do you think they are safe to use around our kids which both have CF?

We move every couple years b/c of the miliary, and I know we have at least two more years left here in CT, but I hate to purchase a pellet stove that we're not gonna be around to enjoy in another five years. Any insight or opinions would be great..Thanks!
 
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brewz2

Guest
Hi everyone,
We're considering purchasing a pellet stove for our home this year to offset the heating costs, but I'm trying to rule out every possible other way to heat our house b/c pellet stoves can be rather expensive when all is said and done.

I grew up in the north, and my husband in the south, so I'm much more familiar and comfortable with Kerosene heaters then he is b/c we used them all the time when I was little. My question is, do you think they are safe to use around our kids which both have CF?

We move every couple years b/c of the miliary, and I know we have at least two more years left here in CT, but I hate to purchase a pellet stove that we're not gonna be around to enjoy in another five years. Any insight or opinions would be great..Thanks!
 
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brewz2

Guest
Hi everyone,
We're considering purchasing a pellet stove for our home this year to offset the heating costs, but I'm trying to rule out every possible other way to heat our house b/c pellet stoves can be rather expensive when all is said and done.

I grew up in the north, and my husband in the south, so I'm much more familiar and comfortable with Kerosene heaters then he is b/c we used them all the time when I was little. My question is, do you think they are safe to use around our kids which both have CF?

We move every couple years b/c of the miliary, and I know we have at least two more years left here in CT, but I hate to purchase a pellet stove that we're not gonna be around to enjoy in another five years. Any insight or opinions would be great..Thanks!
 
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brewz2

Guest
Hi everyone,
<br />We're considering purchasing a pellet stove for our home this year to offset the heating costs, but I'm trying to rule out every possible other way to heat our house b/c pellet stoves can be rather expensive when all is said and done.
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<br />I grew up in the north, and my husband in the south, so I'm much more familiar and comfortable with Kerosene heaters then he is b/c we used them all the time when I was little. My question is, do you think they are safe to use around our kids which both have CF?
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<br />We move every couple years b/c of the miliary, and I know we have at least two more years left here in CT, but I hate to purchase a pellet stove that we're not gonna be around to enjoy in another five years. Any insight or opinions would be great..Thanks!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I grew up in a trailer which was heated by a system Kerosene run.

I DO NOT recommend it. I remember the fumes that would linger for days after having the furnace serviced! How much damage it caused I dont know for sure, but I do remember my chest aching!

In my local paper this morning an elderly couple had their kerosene heater explode. Neither are expected to surive!!!

Many, many people use them, but I would stay away if at all possible!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I grew up in a trailer which was heated by a system Kerosene run.

I DO NOT recommend it. I remember the fumes that would linger for days after having the furnace serviced! How much damage it caused I dont know for sure, but I do remember my chest aching!

In my local paper this morning an elderly couple had their kerosene heater explode. Neither are expected to surive!!!

Many, many people use them, but I would stay away if at all possible!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I grew up in a trailer which was heated by a system Kerosene run.

I DO NOT recommend it. I remember the fumes that would linger for days after having the furnace serviced! How much damage it caused I dont know for sure, but I do remember my chest aching!

In my local paper this morning an elderly couple had their kerosene heater explode. Neither are expected to surive!!!

Many, many people use them, but I would stay away if at all possible!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I grew up in a trailer which was heated by a system Kerosene run.

I DO NOT recommend it. I remember the fumes that would linger for days after having the furnace serviced! How much damage it caused I dont know for sure, but I do remember my chest aching!

In my local paper this morning an elderly couple had their kerosene heater explode. Neither are expected to surive!!!

Many, many people use them, but I would stay away if at all possible!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I grew up in a trailer which was heated by a system Kerosene run.
<br />
<br />I DO NOT recommend it. I remember the fumes that would linger for days after having the furnace serviced! How much damage it caused I dont know for sure, but I do remember my chest aching!
<br />
<br />In my local paper this morning an elderly couple had their kerosene heater explode. Neither are expected to surive!!!
<br />
<br />Many, many people use them, but I would stay away if at all possible!
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We used to have one in our lower level growing up and I seem to recall it always had a bit of an odor to it while it was running. I guess I'd be concerned with fumes or residue.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We used to have one in our lower level growing up and I seem to recall it always had a bit of an odor to it while it was running. I guess I'd be concerned with fumes or residue.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We used to have one in our lower level growing up and I seem to recall it always had a bit of an odor to it while it was running. I guess I'd be concerned with fumes or residue.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We used to have one in our lower level growing up and I seem to recall it always had a bit of an odor to it while it was running. I guess I'd be concerned with fumes or residue.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We used to have one in our lower level growing up and I seem to recall it always had a bit of an odor to it while it was running. I guess I'd be concerned with fumes or residue.
 
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PeteRose

Guest
One of the places I used to work was very cold and the owner bought us kerosend heaters. I ended up quitting because I could not breath. Be very careful - I would not do it if it were me.

Rosie 47 w/cf
 
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PeteRose

Guest
One of the places I used to work was very cold and the owner bought us kerosend heaters. I ended up quitting because I could not breath. Be very careful - I would not do it if it were me.

Rosie 47 w/cf
 
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PeteRose

Guest
One of the places I used to work was very cold and the owner bought us kerosend heaters. I ended up quitting because I could not breath. Be very careful - I would not do it if it were me.

Rosie 47 w/cf
 
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PeteRose

Guest
One of the places I used to work was very cold and the owner bought us kerosend heaters. I ended up quitting because I could not breath. Be very careful - I would not do it if it were me.

Rosie 47 w/cf
 
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PeteRose

Guest
One of the places I used to work was very cold and the owner bought us kerosend heaters. I ended up quitting because I could not breath. Be very careful - I would not do it if it were me.
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<br />Rosie 47 w/cf
 
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