[A/S] Re: heating with oven.

["nickcrowhurst" <NickandSandra@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Phil points out that his oven has an exhaust to the outside, as does 
ours.Having an oven with an exhaust to the outside will not save your 
life unless it is combined with an inlet that provides a flow if 
fresh air from outside, AND that flow refreshes the area where you 
are breathing. The two poor ladies I found dead were in a room with 
an open chimney about 7 inches diameter reaching clear to the sky. 
Because of the cold weather they had closed all windows and doors and 
fitted excellent draught-proofing. There was no way the carbon 
dioxide and monoxide could go up the chimney without being replaced 
by ventilation, so they died. The Airstream furnace design recognises 
all these dangers, and,if properly maintained, is an excellent 
heater. I would never use the oven or hob for heating. To keep warm 
in severe conditions in the Airstream I attempt to improve the 
insulation of the large areas of glass at either end. So far we have 
used thick cardboard sheets between the drapes and the glass. These 
were designed to fit inside car windscreens in hot weather. They cost 
under $2 from Wal-Mart, and have a "need help-call police1" message 
in huge letters on one side. We always double-check to make sure this 
isn't on the outside!! These help prevent cold spots which form near 
our backs in the evenings, and by our heads in bed, no matter what 
the air temperature is in the trailer. If it got still colder, I 
would design some form of blanket to fit over the glass, either 
inside or outside. Colder still, and I'd buy a 4 season (double!) 
sleeping bag, but I'd never use the oven or hob for heating. Nick.-