Origo Heat Pal 5100 question

Bob Belas

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Oct 27, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/27/99

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Ok, so I bought one of the nifty alcohol-fueled Origo Heat Pal cabin
heaters, but have two questions. First, how safe are these things?
Anyone know anything about carbon monoxide from this type of heater?
Second, what is the strap used for? (Please, I know its an off-the-wall
question, but I'm serious. It seems to have no purpose whatsoever.)

Thanks,

Bob

Alex

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Oct 27, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/27/99

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Bob Belas <be...@umbi.umd.edu> schrieb in im Newsbeitrag:
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> Ok, so I bought one of the nifty alcohol-fueled Origo Heat Pal cabin
> heaters, but have two questions. First, how safe are these things?

Very - as long as no explosives (gas etc.) are nearby

> Anyone know anything about carbon monoxide from this type of heater?

You have to be careful - as with all more or less open flames

> Second, what is the strap used for? (Please, I know its an
off-the-wall
> question, but I'm serious. It seems to have no purpose whatsoever.)

for carrying
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
>
>

dudley

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Oct 27, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/27/99

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In article 11D9...@umbi.umd.edu, Bob Belas <be...@umbi.umd.edu> writes:
>Ok, so I bought one of the nifty alcohol-fueled Origo Heat Pal cabin
>heaters, but have two questions. First, how safe are these things?

I've had 2 of these and think they're great. I've used them while underway,
sailing on SF Bay, countless times and never had one tip over. They don't
have the flare-up common in pressurized alcohol stoves, and they won't spill.
I make sure that no fabric or other flammables can fall onto the heater, but
I've never had any problem.

>Anyone know anything about carbon monoxide from this type of heater?

I can't answer the technical aspects of your question, but I've slept in
the cabin while mine was heating, but I usually leave a small opening to
allow some ventilation. You'll notice nasty smelling fumes after it is
extinguished. In those cases, I put it outside for a while.

>Second, what is the strap used for? (Please, I know its an off-the-wall
>question, but I'm serious. It seems to have no purpose whatsoever.)

For carrying...I guess. I also find it handy when stowing. You can turn
the top over and use the strap to keep it in place. BTW: You can cook on
a Heat Pal when the top is inverted.

dudley
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Pilling97

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Oct 30, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/30/99

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These units are intriguing because they're so cheap. When it is running,
doesn't it create a lot of moisture inside the cabin?
Mike Pilling
"Harmony"
1988 2655 Bayliner Ciera Sunbridge

Oliver Woolcock

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Oct 30, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/30/99

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Pilling97 wrote in message <19991030122311...@ng-fg1.aol.com>...

I find that my Origo creates a fair bit of moisture which is to be expected
from any non-vented fuel burning device. However I prefer being warm and
damp to cold and slightly less damp.
Oliver Woolcock

Jean-Marie Houle

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Oct 31, 1999, 2:00:00 AM10/31/99

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In article <7vfu3r$1b...@enews4.newsguy.com>, "Oliver Woolcock"
<wool...@island.net> wrote:

Also with these non-vented fuel burning devices, you are advised to have
an opening to the outside, that helps keeping the moisture level not so
high.

Jean-marie

Jqa999

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Nov 3, 1999, 3:00:00 AM11/3/99

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strap is used for transport only to keep the unit together. I have had one for
years and it works great. No carbon monx. problems from the clean burning
alcohol. I always left a crack in the window to cut down on the humidity. A
great heater but an ok cooking unit.