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2. Gas heater - Wikipedia

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   Upright non-flued liquefied petroleum gas heater, 1970s A wall mounted gas heater that runs on either propane or natural gas. A gas heater is a space heater used to heat a room or outdoor area by burning natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, propane, or butane. Indoor household gas heaters can be broadly categorized in one of two ways: flued or ...

3. 7 Space Heater Safety Tips You Absolutely Need to Follow This ...

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   Are Space Heaters Safe to Use? According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in U.S. homes with an estimated average of 44,210 home fires ...

4. Kerosene heater - Wikipedia

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   During that time, the fuel to air mixture is quite rich. This results in a small amount of unburned kerosene, thus creating an odour. A common strategy is to light the heater outdoors, on the patio for example, until the fumes dissipate, and then bring it indoors. Once the heater is burning normally, no additional odour is created.

5. Do I need to worry about space heaters? Here’s what experts ...

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   If your space heater is five or more years old, it's a good idea to check to make sure it has modern safety features like automatic shut-off if the device is tipped over or overheats, Lambert says ...

6. Catalytic heater - Wikipedia

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   Platinum can be used with natural gas, propane and butane. It generates a surface temperature of 300–550 °C, lower than the 760 °C ignition point. [6] Pt heaters are the most common type. [7] Palladium can be used with hydrogen gas. Pd-coated carbon was used in 2010 for a prototype heater built by the Sandia National Laboratory. [8]

7. Pilot light - Wikipedia

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   A photoresistor is used to detect the light from the pilot lamp. When the pilot light goes out, electrical circuitry connected to the photoresistor shuts off the gas valve. Use of a pilot generator or a thermocouple in the flame provides heating appliance safety as it generates enough electric current from the burning flame to hold the gas ...