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Personvolante5767
08/8/2015 at 6:53pm
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Hi
is a Two ring Electric hob safe to use in my tent,it will be in the porch area and open when the weathers good and shut when raining.
I got rid of the gas ring hob i had due to safety reasons, even in if well ventilated i don't want to take the chance. The site i go to regularly is all electric hook up anyway and saves the money i would spend on gas.
Anyone use electric only? advice/thoughts?
       Many Thanks.
   

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Personbonkers1973
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i use a grill and two ring hob in my little 2.5m x 2.5m utility tent all the time that is its main purpose,as long as its kept away from side of tent and any kids running around i believe its a lot safer than gas...


PersonTynxuk
08/8/2015 at 8:08pm
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we too use only electric for cooking, a double hob and a halogen oven.



(I know they look at a funny angle on this photo but it was the tent on a slope)

I would check the amperage of the sites you go to before booking though as some are only 6A which is enough for only one hob or the halogen on its own.


Personvolante5767
08/8/2015 at 8:14pm
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Appreciate the replies cheers Guys.


PersonBernie47
09/8/2015 at 1:27am
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I use electric during bad weather. The disadvantages are that it take longer to heat up and the entire hob gets extremely hot, taking a long time to cool down.

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PersonB787800
09/8/2015 at 10:06am
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I have recently bought a halogen single hob and a portable oven for bad weather cooking within the tent, but I still use a gas hob outside where possible, to use up the gas I have left in the bottle.

It always feels more like camping when you can send the smell of bacon cooking wafting around the site in the morning!!!

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Personandy monty
09/8/2015 at 12:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Bernie47 on 09/8/2015
I use electric during bad weather. The disadvantages are that it take longer to heat up and the entire hob gets extremely hot, taking a long time to cool down.




Go induction instant heat up and cool to the touch within a minute of turning off :)


PersonBob61
09/8/2015 at 1:11pm
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No problem with electricity. The poison gas carbon monoxide is the result of burning fossil fuels like gas, coal, charcoal, wood, etc.

Obviously electricity poses it's own dangers especially when used in damp conditions but if used sensibly and kept dry then it is far safer than gas. As already mentioned...check out the amps that your electrical items are using and don't exceed the amps supplied by the campsite.

Keep everything as ventilated as possible since cooking within the tent can cause condensation.


Persondk168
09/8/2015 at 3:11pm
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I camp all year round, and electric-only is not practical for me as I would not be able to keep the tent warm while I am cooking!

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PersonMrDasherD
09/8/2015 at 5:08pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 09/8/2015
No problem with electricity. The poison gas carbon monoxide is the result of burning fossil fuels like gas, coal, charcoal, wood, etc.


From a gas perspective, surely carbon monoxide (which is certainly a poisonous gas!) would only be produced as a result of *incomplete* burning of gas. This could be as a result of a faulty appliance or lack of oxygen. In a well ventilated environment with a well maintained cooker this would not be an issue so there would be no problem with using a gas cooker in a tent as long as ventilation is ok.

Charcoal,however, will always produce carbon monoxide and should never be used in a confined space (if I understand correctly!)

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PersonBob61
09/8/2015 at 9:40pm
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Sooner you than me. I wouldn't advise using gas in a tent but if you want to take the chance on your gas stove burning properly and/or there being good ventilation then I would strongly advise using a carbon monoxide detector.


PersonBernie47
09/8/2015 at 10:22pm
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Don't most of us use gas cookers at home in the kitchen, with far less ventilation than there is in a tent?

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PersonBob61
09/8/2015 at 10:32pm
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Most kitchens are very much larger than a tent and have windows, doors, extractor fans and good ventilation. Despite that, anyone with any sense has their gas appliances serviced regularly and uses a carbon monoxide detector. Most tents these days have SIGs which effectively makes them a big balloon easily filled with obnoxious gases. Does anyone ever have their camping gas stove serviced or checked?

It's not just poisonous gases though but the naked flame within a small and cluttered flammable bag.



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