I plan to do a lot of early Spring sailing and anchoring in the 1000 islands. I am exploring options for a cabin heater. The "Origo" Heat Pal using non pressurized alchohol looks like an economical solution. Does any one have experience using this form of heating? I am concerned with excessive water vapour prduction as a by product of combustion. I am reluctant to explore units that require thru deck flues etc.
Thanks
Wolf von Kalben
CD27 "SeaChalk II"
wolf.vonkalben@sympatico.ca
Heaters and condensation
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Ken Cave
Re: Heaters and condensation
Any heater that is not vented will give you lots of condensation-like dripping water off the roof of the cabin!
You also risk carbon monoxide buildup if you do not vent it properly when in use.
I installed a Force 10 Kerosene last summer in my 28 ft. Cape Dory and took less than an afternoon with the right parts and equipment. Thing works wonders. The kerosene model does require space for a two gallon tank-I installed mine under the sink without any problem.
I purchased mine through pyacht.com. Best price-about $50.00 cheaper than West Marine and had it in my hands within three days.
Hope this helps.
KenCave
bcave@whidbey.net
You also risk carbon monoxide buildup if you do not vent it properly when in use.
I installed a Force 10 Kerosene last summer in my 28 ft. Cape Dory and took less than an afternoon with the right parts and equipment. Thing works wonders. The kerosene model does require space for a two gallon tank-I installed mine under the sink without any problem.
I purchased mine through pyacht.com. Best price-about $50.00 cheaper than West Marine and had it in my hands within three days.
Hope this helps.
KenCave
bcave@whidbey.net
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Skip Medeiros
Re: Heaters and condensation
Wolf
We have an Origo heater which we carry in a locker during the early and late season. Last year we cruised weekends until mid January and found the heater quite adequate for comfort in the CD33 cabin.
The warnings about carbon monoxide should be taken seriously. And the condensation beads up on the portlights and coachroof liner in inverse proportion to the outside temperature. As we have Nicro solar vents, the boat does dry, and the CO hasn't killed us, but we never sleep with the furnace on. It has less heat capacity than our 3 burner alcohol stove and is also less stable than a gimballed stove, but is remarkably easier to light. I probably wouldn't replace it.
A ventilated system would be far safer and more effective.
Skip
Whmedeiros@bnl.gov
We have an Origo heater which we carry in a locker during the early and late season. Last year we cruised weekends until mid January and found the heater quite adequate for comfort in the CD33 cabin.
The warnings about carbon monoxide should be taken seriously. And the condensation beads up on the portlights and coachroof liner in inverse proportion to the outside temperature. As we have Nicro solar vents, the boat does dry, and the CO hasn't killed us, but we never sleep with the furnace on. It has less heat capacity than our 3 burner alcohol stove and is also less stable than a gimballed stove, but is remarkably easier to light. I probably wouldn't replace it.
A ventilated system would be far safer and more effective.
Skip
Whmedeiros@bnl.gov
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Pedro Alomar
Re: Heaters and condensation
I always have used solid fuel stove, see the http://www.bengco.co.uk/ they make nice heaters and much cheaper than Force 10 the petrol stoves soon or
later have leaks and smell a bit beside any stove that works with flame spends much more oxygen than the ones than use solid fuel. And they dry a lot are tested and do not have problems with monoxide.
Have a Nice day Pedro
pmalomar@worlonline.es
later have leaks and smell a bit beside any stove that works with flame spends much more oxygen than the ones than use solid fuel. And they dry a lot are tested and do not have problems with monoxide.
Have a Nice day Pedro
pmalomar@worlonline.es