Re: [VAC] catalytic furnace

[Rob Super <rms@xxxxxxxxxx>]

There is a "Platinum Cat" brand of catalytic heater (made by Thermal 
Systems, 2757 29th St. S.W., Tumwater, WA, (360) 353-0539) which solves 
the condensation problem by being a vented installation. These heaters 
also don't require that windows or vents be kept cracked. The downside is 
that the installation is more complicated and less flexible. I can't put 
my hands on the installation info right now, but my recollection is that 
the requirement is for a 1.5" exterior vent opening, and that it can be 
achieved either by going directly out the back of the unit (so the vent 
is low on the outside wall of the trailer) or by using a 1.5" plastic 
pipe to go out the roof.

"I do not have, nor have I ever had, any affiliation with any catalytic 
heater." But I have been collecting info and mulling over the options.

Rob & Sadie, in the gold country, California, USA
  '73 Safari: "Sibill", the SIlver BILLet;
  '99 F-150, black supercab flairside, "Gromit";
   Golden Retriever, "Twee", and muttski, "Randall";
   --and the Prijon Beluga (kayak)