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 ====== Butane ======
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+Butane (not to be confused with [[fuel:isobutane|isobutane]]) is the most popular gaseous fuel after [[fuel:propane|propane]].  Fuel is available with other camping supplies.  8oz [[https://amzn.to/2yNtCfj|Butane canisters]] are also available, and often cheaper, in Asian grocery stores where they are popular for countertop stoves.
+Butane is not practical for use below freezing -- it won't vaporise below ~33F((propane vaporizes down to ~-43F)).
+Stoves are available which will [[https://amzn.to/3aV1uoA|burn either propane bottles or butane canisters]].
 ===== effects on humidity =====
-Burning butane cleanly releases water vapor and CO2.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butane#Reactions))  The former can increase interior [[hvac:dehumidifier|humidity]].
+As with all fossil fuels, burning butane cleanly releases water vapor and CO2.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butane#Reactions))  The former can increase interior [[hvac:dehumidifier|humidity]].
 ==== carbon monoxide ====
-Burning butane in low-oxygen environments will emit [[fuel:carbon monoxide|carbon monoxide]].((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butane#Reactions))
+As with other fossil fuels, burning butane in low-oxygen environments will emit [[fuel:carbon monoxide|carbon monoxide]].((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butane#Reactions))

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