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Topic: Will this be ok to cook under?

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fitzmum

15/7/2011 at 2:34pm
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I've bought this sun canopy as its currently half price at Mr T's!

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.209-6912.aspx

I understand its not fire retardent but do you think it would be ok to cook under using a small propane camping ring - its placed on a kitchen stand with a guard around it.

I would also use a hotplate at times and also a kettle/Toaster

What do you think? Its a lot cheaper than an expensive canopy/extension!!

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richibeno

15/7/2011 at 3:09pm
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i would think that would be ok ,dont leave any thing unattended though

make sure you know where the fire extingusher is too

MairiJ

15/7/2011 at 3:28pm
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It does say it's not waterproof though, bear that in mind if you're hoping for shelter from the rain as well as sun. They may just be covering their backs by saying it's not, but all the same!

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glynnis51

15/7/2011 at 4:43pm
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looks quite flimsy. I wouldn't bother.

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gLAD YOU HAVE PUT THIS ON HERE, WE HAVE BEEN looking for something like this to put our tables and chairs under so the children are out of the sun while eating. xx

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Go for it, looks ok to me, brill price

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ihink should be ok if u keep your eye on cooking an dont leave unattended

Madscot66

15/7/2011 at 7:02pm
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What you might find , is that it won't take much abuse. The seams are not tapped so would take it that it is not waterproof. At the end off the day , you only get what you pay for. My advice, get something desent and it will last you for years. You can pick a good second hand for £50 -£80............

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