Daniel C Winkler wrote:
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> Just wondering, did you get a headache?
>
> On Fri, 14 Feb 1997 19:00:09 -0800 herr@ridgecrest.ca.us (Michael Herr)
> writes:
>
> >into the cab of the pickup, NC38 in my lap and a butane soldering
> >iron ... at 8000ft
>
> Nice new tight pick-up, high altitude, butane soldering iron... I
> wonder what your carbon monoxyhemaglobin level was? Don't know what
> the combustion efficiency of one of those butane torch/soldering irons
> is- probably much greater than a candle ordinarily, (see my "Killer
> Candles" post), although maybe at 8,000 ft. it is starved and makes
> MORE than a candle usually does. The principle remains is the same.
> Combustion in a closed space is dangerous.
>
> > problems were . . . runing out of gas!
>
> That may have saved your life. That and passers-by for whom you had to
> open your window to explain. No kidding- a few refills on that iron
> and ... silent key. May I suggest you stop by Radio Shack and pick up
> one of their 12v soldering irons (15w). They are cheap and work fine.
>
> 73, ; D DWink@Juno.com Dan Winkler N7IVR Seattle, WA
>
> ----------whom the gods would destroy, they first make proud ----------
I just got returned from a winter backpacking trip and I can say from
experience that CANDLES are a way to raise the temp in a snow cave from
25 to 30 degs... BUT I agree w/Dan extreme caution must be used. I had
several vent holes in the top of my snow cave open when I was burning
candles and NEVER left one lit while asleep or I probably wouldn't be
found till the spring thaw. ALSO...When it was time to shut down for the
evening CANDLES OUT!! and I let a headlamp (4-D cell firefighter type)
run till dawn. I must admint the candles added a lot of atmosphere and
warmth to our cave experience...BUT extreme caution and awareness of the
poteintial danger of these "darksuckers" are in order. Respect mother
nature!....Because she has NO respect for you if you don't!!!
Just having fun w/QRP & Adventures...Steve!
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