Does it get hot? If used in an attic or crawl space of a home (for critter control) will it get hot enough to create fire hazard?
804233
I don't think so. If u place it about 20in/55cm away from potentially flammable product, the likelihood that it will b okay is great. Great idea abo critter control.
804234
It gets warm, but not nearly hot enough to be a fire hazard, even if it is on for a long time.
804235
No sane person would ever answer that question. Attics are notoriously dry and flammable. I don't recommend doing anything without an electrician.
804236
It doesn't get hot.... but I woudnt keep it plugged in all the time. The cord may over heat more than the light itself.
771659
Yes, it does spark when it works. And the only smell is the burning flesh of the insect. No, there is no danger of fire.
2203285
We use it on a tiny patio very near the house and have not had problems. As long as you keep the fire itself small, I think it would be OK.
2131549
We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20 degree temps at a comfortable level. Reviews I read indicated this heater was used by many in a tent. Kids just add another dimension.
2256202
Yes, it does get significantly hot. I had it on the counter under a cabinet with a 4-6 inches gap. On cooking something that required long time (I believe it was a whole turkey breast), I smelled wood burning and it turned out it was burning the cabinet above. Fortunately I discovered it before it caused any damage or even produce any smoke, but it could easily have turned out a lot worse. Lesson learned, and it no longer sits under anything when in use, nor would I put anything on top of it.
1594640
It doesn't get very hot on top, but you have to adhere to the safety precautions which clearly state, not to place anything on top of the heater. It would become a fire hazard. You have to also give a 3 ft clearance around the heater, but with all this being said, the heater is definitely worth it. Looks like a piece of furniture, warms so nicely and has the convenience of a remote control. Glad I purchased it. Wished I had one for each room.
443157
Heat is kind of toxic for indoors. And as far as temperamental I've had no problems burns well.
1047769
This particular fan is mainly sold, designed, & intended for crawl space use. Although it's possible that it might work in an attic,there is a better alternative. Both Lowe's & I believe that Home Depot might carry exactly what is specifically designed for attic use. Lowe's carries both gable mounted & through the roof fans that have both a thermostat & a humidistat for removing heat or humidity from the attic. Normally the thermostat is set somewhere between 90 & 100 degrees & the humidistat is set somewhere between 60 & 70 percent. Both adjustments can be changed to suit the user & particular conditions in your attic. I have a through the roof model in one house & a gable mounted fan in the other & both do a fantastic job! The gable mounted fan is a little easier to install. I think either one of these fans would-be a better choice & do a better job than a crawl space fan! I hope this information has been helpful to you.
593106
I asked myself this same question after i bought it. For me it's fine. I'm confident it is safe for my family. It does get hot. Not so hot you can't touch it very briefly, but you don't want to keep your hand on it. It's very stable. But if you aren't going to be in the presence of you child and you know they won't listen to you and not touch the heater, this isn't for you. That said, this heater heats a room really fast and keeps it warm. I've been very happy with it.
798178
Terri, No, the unit does not get hot to the touch. However, you wouldn't want a child or pet being able to get close to the heater as the front-facing air flow is very hot. I have mine mounted on the under shelf of a workbench (where my legs and feet are when I'm working) and it does an excellent job of keeping me warm in an otherwise, unheated space.
971723
the legs dont really get that hot but the underneath of the grill is where the drip tray is so it does get warm but i dont think it would cause a fire or be a hazard .. hope this helps
2044147
definitely safe since the flame is contained in a glass tube starting apprx. 1 ft up from the bottom and only goes up. there is no heat whatsoever below 1 ft from the table. but be aware ; the roof top of the heater is extremely hot. believe me, my wife touched it and burned 3 fingers pretty bad.
593105
It does get pretty hot. My 4 year old burnt his hand on it. Also, I wouldn't waste my money on it. We had it for a month and it quit working. This heater is junk.
138590
I PRESUME this would be ok, as the heat is driven by a fan, so no "fire" heat comes in contact with the top. That being said, we have never tested this theory, since the unit is used in our basement.
1642464
It does not get that hot where it would melt anything.This is the greatest thing. perfectly safe for anywhere. my chicks only used it for two weeks, i did have a brooder light on, 100 watt regular bulb, but that was only so they could see. It was a good investment, especially when they are first born.
2023713
All safety instructions say to not use it indoors. I have lived off the grid for many years and have used several types of catalytic type heaters to heat the inside of my cabins or boats. They are safe as long as you have enough incoming air. Most of the newer units have a CO sensor that will shut it down if the monoxide level gets dangerous. That said, I would NEVER go to bed with one of these or any other LP heater or cooking unit going in an enclosed space. Safe enough to use responsibly in a trailer, ice fishing tent, shop or garage as long as it is not left unattended for a multitude or potential safety reasons. All said I love this heater.
1387202
The unit will melt [by that I mean deform] plastic but is perfectly safe for heating bedding, clothes, wood, luggage, etc. Just keep your electronic equipment out to prevent damage. The unit should reach 50 degrees Celsius (that's 120 degrees Fahrenheit) to kill bed bugs. The hottest that I ever got mine was 55C or about 130F. About the temperature of your attic on a hot summer's day.