[jasonglh]

Actually I have a Reddy Heater that runs on kerosene/diesel fuel but running it in the house with my family would not be an option as the fumes are just too much for my asthma in a closed space. I gave the propane version a test run last night with mixed results but now I will learn and be better prepared. The unit I bought will run on low setting only on a 20lb propane tank but needs a minimum of 40lbs to run on the highest setting of 135k btu. Lesson learned will check with the local propane place Monday about getting large tank. Its only a matter of time until another nasty ice storm knocks out power so I hope to be ready.


On another front I have replaced many of my spotlights with the compact fluorescent version from Lowe's that uses only 23w vs 75w. Funny thing is those suckers are brighter than the 150w halogens I had been running but do require a full minute to get up to max lumen's at 30F. Hopefully having these bulbs will reduce the drain on my generator should the need arise to run the whole house.