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John Russell
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Initially Posted - 11/23/2013 :  12:47:07  Show Profile
I'm gonna give this a try.

How to Easily Heat Your Home(Boat) Using Flower Pots & Tea Lights

http://www.themindunleashed.org/2013/11/how-to-easily-heat-your-home-using.html
John Russell
1999 C250 SR/WK #410
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 11/23/2013 :  14:51:56  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I'd think this would be OK to use on your boat as long as <i>you're</i> on the boat to monitor it. The idea of an open flame is unsettling, but I also know how small those tea lights are (we've got one of the Ikea bags of half a million as well). I've used a small candle in a tin can with holes punched to heat up a tent before, and that worked OK. This would be a far more efficient method though. Make sure you use ceramic pots...
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 11/23/2013 :  14:56:26  Show Profile
I agree, David. I wouldn't leave an open flame on the boat unless I'm within an arm's length of it. I've been a potter in my life and have a few pots that I've made that will work well and be a bit more attractive than the old red clay flower pot.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 11/23/2013 :  17:23:43  Show Profile
I think you're gonna need a lot of candles and pots.
Edit: did some quick research and found out that a tea light candle puts out slightly more energy than a 75w bulb. 26 candles would be similar to a small space heater except for the volume of combustion products you would be breathing, think carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, not to mention the fire risk.
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 11/23/2013 :  22:30:46  Show Profile
That was my thought - the CO the candles produce is pretty dangerous. You never see it coming. And tomorrow night is going to be 10F or -11C. I wonder how many tea lights I'll need?
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shnool
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Response Posted - 11/24/2013 :  06:04:31  Show Profile  Visit shnool's Homepage
Someone has been watching the links Dylan puts on the TSBB..
Buy a Mr. Buddy heater for your boat for when you are on it (they make them for indoors)...

If you can get electric, get a nice utility bulb 40w type, and drop light, and plug it in, to keep the insides above freezing when you are NOT aboard.
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 11/24/2013 :  16:10:00  Show Profile
For your boat, WM has an electric heater, the one that is wide and relatively flat, that has a "just above freezing" setting. I love it!
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 11/24/2013 :  16:31:30  Show Profile
I use one of those. The case is getting pretty corroded, but the newer ones appear to have a more durable finish.
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