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24/2/2010 at 10:54pm
 Location: wrexham
 Outfit: elldis avante 544
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I have a broken ankle so staying in caravan on drive as easier to get around. Used gas heater tonight (trumatic) for first time but usually use elec. Can I leave it on overnight? If not, do I just depress dial to zero (btw 2007 caravan )
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24/2/2010 at 11:12pm
 Location: Lancashire
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yes we do all the time it a sealed system.if not yes just turn to zero. prefer electric though.

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the only silly question is the one you do not ask.


24/2/2010 at 11:18pm
 Location: wrexham
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Thank you

So I can leave the gas fire on overnight? ( I do have hook
up if its safer). But the gas is warmer.
Thanks


25/2/2010 at 7:18am
 Location: Staffordshire
 Outfit: Hymer Nova 570-BMW 530d Touring
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The gas heating in the caravan can be used at any time day or night. The heater does not suddenly become dangerous because the sun has gone down and you have gone to bed. The gas system is sealed and completely safe provided as with a household unit it is properly maintained. I would suggest that your main concern is that if the gas system failed in the night you may be overcome by carbon monoxide fumes. This is unlikely, but to ease your worries you may want to fit a carbon monoxide alarm.

John


25/2/2010 at 7:44am
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It is different from most household fires in that in most household fires the flame is in the same environment, but in the caravan system it is sealed off from the inside of the van.  I hope this makes sense.


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25/2/2010 at 11:41am
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 fit a carbon monoxide alarm.
we use one of these too,would not be without it. see  www.calor.co.uk



cost £49 last for 6 years without battery change so thats only £8 and a bit a year.

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