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Subject:gas heater idea
Date:Sun, 19 Feb 1995 21:39:12 +0500

Hi all-

I keep thinking that propane is a almost ideal fuel for a gas heater.  
Doesn't explode, easily contained, etc.  I had this idea when visiting a 
store which had those "cannon" heaters.  This one was about 7" in diameter, 
and about 14" long.  I was thinking that if you could point that thing down 
the stock ductwork, ... monster heat.  This unit had 40000 BTU/hr output, 
but also had a variable output.  The bummer is that the fan would have to be 
replaced by a 12 V unit, and maybe the ignighter too.  Anyone tried this 
before?  Know anyone who has?  I figure that when yardsale time comes and I 
can find one cheap, I might give it a try.
 
  Chris Bridge
  
  Currently building an engine for a ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?)
  E-mail cbridge@vt.edu