I didn't mean to scare anyone, ok, I meant to make others aware because I know I wasn't up untill a year or so ago.Originally Posted by Nekomania
I actually did not know that kerosene heaters put off Carbon Monoxide... I feel really dumb now.
I use an electric space heater now though, but my mom still uses the one we had when I was a kid. I doubt after so long it poses any more of a danger than it did back then...the basement must be pretty well ventilated.
Thanks for the link, I'm scared to death of having carbon monoxide poisoning though it does seem a very painless way to die, I still wouldn't want it to happen. I'll probably never buy a kerosene heater for my own home now.
If used properly, they are ok. Just make sure you're aware of the risks, how to use them properly, and have a carbon monoxide detector.
We have a karosene heater in the garage, and have never had a problem with it. We use it if we're working out there, so at times it'll run for 6hrs or longer.
Just be safe, and be aware.
( fairly local to me, I believe it was Christmas 2008, a police family died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to their fireplace..... since then, there's been a lot more education on the topic....it was so very tragic
