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Quote: Originally posted by mummyg on 15/3/2012

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We have two gas lamps (Camping Gas ones). Are they safe to use as a light source in the evening  or can they give out dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide too? Thanks

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We use a gas lamp in our tent all ways have and will continue to do so . Gas stoves are all so safe to use in tents . Care should be taken and appliances should be in good working order with all seals pipes guards shades etc in good order and fitted correctly . the glass shade on a gas lamp if not seated properly can cause the lamp to burn inefficiently.

My brother has a stove setup for mountaineering that hangs from the in side off your tent . boats caravans all have gas stoves and only when poorly maintained are they a danger .

Unfortunately accidents will happen and to be honest this one would have been preventable with a small amount education and common sense .

As activities go camping and even cooking in your tent are very safe just take care

Rob

Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 16/3/2012

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. boats caravans all have gas stoves and only when poorly maintained are they a danger .

Rob

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mum2kthryn.

Boat safety certificate includes all gas electrical appliances including battery  ventilation fire extinguisher fire exits and a few more that i can't remember . this use to be done every 4 years but may have changed. 

This just adds to the point of good maintenance and ventilation Having lived on a Narrow boat and all so got head ache due to Carbon Monoxide poisoning when we first got the boat due to a badly fitted three way fridge . NO vent from the rear for the gas . We didn't realize till we ran the fridge on gas when moored up . Our only symptoms were head aches in the morning . the gas vent was directly behind the bulkhead for the bunk beds . We had the fridge serviced and put a vent pipe exiting through the roof problem solved .

We also had a friend hospitalized due to Carbon Monoxide poisoning while on here narrow boat . she'd been reading sat on her bed and dosed off her cat jumped on her and woke her she realized something was wrong and got help . Turned out to be fumes from her log burner that had been drawn in to the boat with a change in wind direction .

Rob

Ive just watched the Hairy Bikers use a Cob in doors ! I'm not sure but due to the size type of fuel blocks used  are they more suited for well ventilated use in doors than say a disposable BBQ or other forms of charcoal burners . In other words are Cobs more efficient at burning there fuel source ??????? I have no idea just wonder if any one knows

Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 15/3/2012

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(In response to jez and mummyg) -I'm not

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This all puts onus on the individual, when it seems clear (to me, anyway) that the manufacturers should take responsibility and issue clear safety / maintenance / health warnings, on each and every gas and charcoal appliance, and especially those designed for camping (particularly so now that most synthetic tents have a SIG).

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 Yes your right manufacturers should put clearer warning on there appliances but there is all so a need for some common sense that definitely seems lacking . There will be people who ignore any warning or are to slack to bother checking any thing . As Ive stated before incorrect basics ie sleeping bags SIMs and even the right clothing to be basically living outdoors add to people feeling cold and looking for away to warm up . there's also a trend to sit in your tent drinking beers witch does nothing to keep you warm this all adds to the temptation to do something simple but potentially lethal to warm up .

People also don't seem to have an understanding of the UK weather this can see a change in temperature over a weekend of 20c even in summer so this impacts dramatically on your comfort level while in a tent .

So yes warning should be given and be CLEARLY visible but people should take a greater responsibility for their own well being

Rob

Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 16/3/2012

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Ive just watched the Hairy Bikers use a Cob in doors ! I'm not sure but due to the size type of fuel blocks used  are they more suited for well ventilated use in doors than say a disposable BBQ or other forms of charcoal burners . In other words are Cobs more efficient at burning there fuel source ??????? I have no idea just wonder if any one knows

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