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[DaKine]

Glad the propane burner is on a 4'x5' piece of fiberboard covered with that white stuff that you make plain cabinets with. Don't worry the tank is outside and I've been brewing indoors in inclement weather for years. Also have been boiling maple sap for the second year and boiled down at least 100 gal last year.Trying to watch 4 kettles, last runnings on the stove, along with a couple of gals of sap, more sap boiling in the pressure cooker base. AND toggling back here and the lifeboat. Got a movie que'd, but on my 3rd pitcher of HB, so that's out.It's like a sauna in here, windows fogged, dog panting, and my boys are sweaty.Have a great night, and God Bless.

[ANUSTART]

Glad the propane burner is on a 4'x5' piece of fiberboard covered with that white stuff that you make plain cabinets with. Don't worry the tank is outside and I've been brewing indoors in inclement weather for years. Also have been boiling maple sap for the second year and boiled down at least 100 gal last year.Trying to watch 4 kettles, last runnings on the stove, along with a couple of gals of sap, more sap boiling in the pressure cooker base. AND toggling back here and the lifeboat. Got a movie que'd, but on my 3rd pitcher of HB, so that's out.It's like a sauna in here, windows fogged, dog panting, and my boys are sweaty.Have a great night, and God Bless.

I dont think it matters where the tank is. It's where the combustion is happening that you gotta worry about CO.

[DaKine]

I dont think it matters where the tank is. It's where the combustion is happening that you gotta worry about CO.

Propane, burned correctly does not emit much CO. They sell un-vented 10,000 - 20,000 BTU heaters around here with Oxygen sensors. I have the windows cracked and two CO detectors, one digital with CO level readout.

[ANUSTART]

The CO detectors are a good idea. If you die, dont sue me cause I didnt warn you!

[DaKine]

The CO detectors are a good idea. If you die, dont sue me cause I didnt warn you!

I'm still alive after all these years. I'd like to get a bird, but our cat would eat it or at least give it a heart attack.bird = low Oxygen levelsEdit: Dead bird =

Edited by crazy kegger, 26 March 2009 - 09:37 PM.

[drewseslu]

I finally boiled my kettle over at MBC on this last triple brew of APA...

[rockon]

The best boil overs are the ones that pt out the flame on your burner so that it's hissing out propane. Ugh, I hate boil overs what a mess. Keeping a little spray bottle of water on had to keep the foam down is one of the best little tricks I've learned from these boards.

[BrianBrewerKS]

Yeah, boil overs are teh suck.

[japh]

I haven't had a boil over in years, but I'd still be worried about that propane inside. But, you're the crazy one, right?

[DaKine]

I haven't had a boil over in years, but I'd still be worried about that propane inside. But, you're the crazy one, right?

I may be crazy, but I just might be the lunatic that you're looking for. I guess there's a lot of crazy people 'round here, plus the RV crowd. Propane cook tops and ovens, water heaters, unvented heaters. I really think that a wood stove puts out more hazardous stuff to breath than properly burned propane. Only water vapor and C02. Oxygen depletion would be worry sum, if I didn't open some windows.I had the burner on rolling boil 5-7 gal of wort or sap going for 12 hours yesterday, and still breathing. Think of what is inhaled when smoking cigs.

[japh]

I may be crazy, but I just might be the lunatic that you're looking for. I guess there's a lot of crazy people 'round here, plus the RV crowd. Propane cook tops and ovens, water heaters, unvented heaters. I really think that a wood stove puts out more hazardous stuff to breath than properly burned propane. Only water vapor and C02. Oxygen depletion would be worry sum, if I didn't open some windows.I had the burner on rolling boil 5-7 gal of wort or sap going for 12 hours yesterday, and still breathing.

Yep, the commercial propane stuff often has O2 sensors, unlike your typical outdoor burner.

Think of what is inhaled when smoking cigs.

That's not exactly known to be healthy.

[buzhazzard]

Yeah, boil overs are teh suck.

+ one billionty says the nagging wife

[MakeMeHoppy]

Have you ever tried foam control? I was against using it until I saw it in action at a homebrew club event. I use it a lot now as I am doing all grain indoors and the best pot for my stove is 30 qts. With the foam control I can boil 6 gallons comfortably with no fear of a boil over. A couple drops is all it take so the stuff lasts a long time as well.

[DaKine]

I usually am very watchful. Got distracted here, and by the yahoos on the boat.