[Alberg30] Propane, butane and alcohol

[Scott Wallace]

Hi George,

Does Butane give a fairly hot flame like propane?  It sounds as if propane
and butane provide faster heat than alcohol, but alcohol is accepted as
safer for storage below deck.  Sounds like a good idea for these storage
bags, as long as they don't get too hot and explode.

Scott

George Dinwiddie wrote:

> Absolutely.  We store our butane in a bag hanging on the stern rail, not
> down below.  We had a Magma propane bag until that wore out, then made
> our own.
>
>   - George
>
> John Birch wrote:
> > Heavier than air - like propane - if it collects in the bilge - boom
> > Use same safety criteria as for propane.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > John
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Scott Wallace" <tristan at one.net>
> > To: "Alberg 30 public list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 7:23 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Re. Storage under sink.
> >
> >
> >
> >>Hi Bill,
> >>
> >>Thanks for the tip!  IS butane safe for boating?  Sounds better than
> >
> > alcohol!
>
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