I wouldn't..... carbon dioxide is odorless so it's a big risk, having a sensor is good but I would just go outside and do the boil myself.
Check with your home owners/renters insurance.
stvo said:I wouldn't..... carbon dioxide is odorless so it's a big risk, having a sensor is good but I would just go outside and do the boil myself.
Firstly I believe using a burner indoors, or even in a garage is illegal. All fire safety arguments aside, there is the carbon monoxide issues from above. As an example, using my LP burner in my garage this winter with the door half closed, started getting a little dizzy and lightheaded. Opened that door right up and left the garage for a while. Do not mess around with monoxide poisioning. Scary stuff.
What if it's natural gas though? Less CO production, right?
Do not mess around with monoxide poisioning. Scary stuff.
Yes, Natural Gas is fine for burning indoors. Otherwise you probably would see a lot less NG: water heaters, stoves, fireplaces in homes around the country.
Yes, Natural Gas is fine for burning indoors. Otherwise you probably would see a lot less NG: water heaters, stoves, fireplaces in homes around the country.
My water heater, Thermador stove, and two gas burning fireplaces are all propane. At deer camp my indoor lights, stove and refrigerator / freezer are all propane. It isn't the fuel it's the burner. Outdoor grills and outdoor turkey fryer burners are produced cheaper and less efficient than the burners produced for use indoors. Buy a good quality burner designed for indoor use, keep it clean and in good working order and brew all you want inside!
Firstly I believe using a burner indoors, or even in a garage is illegal. All fire safety arguments aside, there is the carbon monoxide issues from above. As an example, using my LP burner in my garage this winter with the door half closed, started getting a little dizzy and lightheaded. Opened that door right up and left the garage for a while. Do not mess around with monoxide poisioning. Scary stuff.
If you decide to go this route, and I highly reccomend against using an outdoor burner indoors, think through your ventilation thoroughly and take whatever percautions you have decided on and at least double them. Make sure you have at least two points open (doors, windows) to outside, with noticeable air flow between them and preferably add in fans, etc. Humidity will be an issue. Mold, peeling paint, electronics damage may occur. And for the love of all things beery, if you start to feel funny in any way shut off the heat and get the hell out of there for a while.
All in all it is a really bad idea. Especially if you have a high output regulator. Do not mess around when it comes to the safety of yourself an those that live with/around you.
Also, if you can't tell I feel strongly about this. Be safe.
Yes it is dangerous and illegal for fire safety, but if the CO was getting to you, you need to adjust your equipment. Propane burns clean and a car starting up in the garage will produce a much, much more significant CO spike than a single propane burner w/ decent ventillation (garage with door open).
I would never burn inside the house. OTOH, brewing in my high ceilinged garage, near the center of the (open) bay door, with a fan or decent wind ventillation... well the risk is extremely low.
Ref: http://www.propane101.com/carbonmonoxideandpropane.htm
I honestly cannot believe the OP posted this and this posting commanded this many long responses to something that requires a minimal amount of common sense and or a minimal amount of intelligence.
To the OP......... If you have to ask others if this is OK, you should really consider another hobby.
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