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My dad always told me to make sure that the flame is blue, not yellow.  He mentioned to trim the wick or what ever its called.  

Camping expeditions since the year dot, have used gas or somesort fo fuel.

heath63

I am having a little giggle to myself at the moment.   Alot of people say you cannot use gas lighting or anything to do  with an naked flame, because of carbon monoxide or the risk of fire. 

So consequently people use EHU for safety reasons,  Then you have the other half saying it is'nt eco friendly to use fan heater ect,ect  as it is a waste because being in a tent. 

In theory you cannot win  hehehe.

heath63

Campshops sell the units for camping, People use EHU without problems  Most people keep them off the floor, the lead fully uncoiled.  As long as the electrics doesn't exceed the ampage which the campsite has, I find campsites are either 10a or 16a,

Did you find any tents you liked.  I just enjoy looking at tents, even though my OH and DS finds it boring, and complain that i have bought a new one hehehehe. 

heath63

I know its not a tent but remember how many caravans used to have a gas light in them ? exactly the same situation and no more ventilation than a tent, maybe less even? As mentioned just make sure its burning correctly.

Quote: Originally posted by Thekilpins on 31/8/2012If your using gas, just make sure the flame is not burning yellow, as this is a sign that the fuel is not burning rich, thus giving off carbon monoxide. When the flame burns blue, the carbon monoxide is being burnt off, so shouldn't pose too much of a risk.