Comments on: Why Shouldn’t You Run A Heater With A Propane Tank In The House?

By: Larry m

Larry m — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:43:40 +0000

If the place catches fire the tank will blow,Buy a extention at a hardware store and run it out the window to the tank

By: stretch

stretch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:20:17 +0000

Even though the tank is feeding the heater already, the tank could develop a leak, either to the canister itself, or somewhere around the fittings. In either case, it would release unburned gas into the confines of your garage. Since your heater has an open source for flame, the unspent gas in the air could ignite from the open flame from the heater. Would definently be ugly for someone inside the garage. Especially if there is a parked car nearby as well. It’s not worth the risk in my opinion.

By: Pablo

Pablo — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:10:47 +0000

You could get carbon monoxide poisoning

By: backyard

backyard — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:13:14 +0000

pipeliner nailed it to a t. he would get my vote for best answer

By: Mr. KnowItAll

Mr. KnowItAll — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:57:58 +0000

Leaking LPG in confined area = “BOOM”!!!

By: I fear my government

I fear my government — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:39:17 +0000

No, you aren’t going to get carbon monoxide poisoning. Your heater has an oxygen depletion sensor, and if it fails, it will fail on the side of caution. Ventless heaters will burn other fumes in the air, and in a garage environment, can lead to some nasty if not toxic odors. There are two potential problems with using the tank indoors: First, if the tank leaks, your leaking into a confined space, with a open source of ignition close by. Second, and more important in my opinion: Propane expands and pressure increases as the temperature rises. If your tank is filled from a cold source, and brought into a warm room, (or one that is going to get warm when you fire up the heater), the excess pressure could likely be vented by the tanks relief valve. While the valve will re-seat itself after the pressure subsides, this can occasionally be a rather large, sudden burst of gas. I personally do use portable space type heaters in various confined spaces, but only SUPERVISED, and have more than a decade working with, transporting, and handling liquid fuels. Above all common sense needs to prevail. ALso, any full service propane supplier can make up a longer hose at a very reasonable price. Make sure you tell the the application you’re using it for, so they can size it properly. Good luck.