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--- hvac:heating [2020/01/19 17:10]
frater_secessus [Heating]
+++ hvac:heating [2021/03/11 10:30]
frater_secessus [candle]
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 === catalytic ===
+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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 ==== candle ====
-[[https://amzn.to/37agHAg|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91IkqAoxkzL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?75}}]]Candles are an oft-discussed source of heat.  I typical candle will put out something like 240btu((70w equivalent)) of heat. They also give off light and can be used [[https://amzn.to/37agHAg|as a lantern]].
+[[https://amzn.to/37agHAg|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91IkqAoxkzL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?75}}]]Candles are an oft-discussed source of heat.  A candle will put out something like 240btu((70w equivalent)) of heat. They also give off light and can be used [[https://amzn.to/37agHAg|as a lantern]].
 Downsides include soot, tippiness, and lead content in some wicks.  Using candles in a "lantern" fixture may be safer.

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