Reply #7: Good suggestion [View All]

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Good suggestions- I was in my shed earlier today and saw my solar lights and thought about that- as for the kerosene heater producing carbon monoxide- I was not aware of that- good thing nothing happened to us.

Wiki-
Because kerosene heaters are usually unvented, all combustion products are released into the indoor air. Among these are low levels of nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide.<4> An improperly adjusted, fueled, or poorly maintained kerosene heater will release more pollutants, particularly through incomplete combustion. Use of a kerosene heater in a poorly ventilated home, especially in modern well insulated ones, could pose a health risk. Most manufacturers suggest that a window be left cracked open. Kerosene heaters should not be left unattended, especially while sleeping. A kerosene heater, as any heater that uses organic fuel, when running out of oxygen can produce massive amounts of soot and carbon monoxide.<5> Failure to abide by these precautions could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.