[Alberg30] Butane - Propane - Alcohol Stoves.

[George Dinwiddie]

Maggie Ross wrote:
> John wrote:
> 
>> Heavier than air - like propane - if it collects in the bilge -
>> boom
> 
> Use same safety criteria as for propane.
> 
> It is our understanding that Butane is lighter than Propane,
> therefore it rises rather than filling the bilge like Propane.
> Cautions should always be taken with all fuels.

No, while butane is lighter than propane, it is still heavier than air 
and will still fill the bilges if spilled inside the boat.

  - George


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