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hvac:heating [2020/01/19 17:09]
frater_secessus [propane heating]
hvac:heating [2020/01/19 17:16]
frater_secessus [propane heating]
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 Many RVers [[camping:snowbirding|snowbird]] to get away from temperature extremes, but others enjoy the cold or sometimes get caught in it.  The method one uses for staying warm will depend on whether or not one has "[[camping:hookup|hookups]]" (grid connection). Many RVers [[camping:snowbirding|snowbird]] to get away from temperature extremes, but others enjoy the cold or sometimes get caught in it.  The method one uses for staying warm will depend on whether or not one has "[[camping:hookup|hookups]]" (grid connection).
  
-Heads up:  **heating an RV from batteries/solar is impractical**.((with the exception of [[hvac:heating#contact_heating|contact heating]]))+TL;DR:  **heating an RV from batteries/solar is impractical**.((with the exception of [[hvac:heating#contact_heating|contact heating]]))  We generally use propane.
  
 > "Fear of propane will be expensive." -- Sternwake((https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3260-post-55086.html#pid55086)) > "Fear of propane will be expensive." -- Sternwake((https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3260-post-55086.html#pid55086))
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 === catalytic === === catalytic ===
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 +Catalytic heaters are called that because they catalyse (degrade with chemistry and temperature) fuel rather than burn it with flame.  Benefits include somewhat higher efficiency (using less fuel, creating less water vapor) and a softer, less direct heat less likely to catch things on fire. 
  
  
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