I know this is an old post, but since I just came across it, others will too and this is very important. As @denny said:
I might add that it’s an extremely very bad idea. Why:
- A key difference between indoor [low pressure] gas stoves or heaters and typical [high pressure] propane burners used in brewing is pressure. Propane or natural gas is delivered into a house or rv at well below 1/2 psi. Propane burners run at 5 to 10, sometimes 20 psi so they can deliver, or leak, fuel MUCH faster. The pressure inside an LP tank is about 100 psi at room temperature and 200 psi at 120 degrees. It can fill a room with propane very quickly.
- A high pressure burner delivers, and burns, much more fuel than a low pressure stove. It provides a lot more heat and produces a lot more poisonous Carbon Monoxide (CO) (not Carbon Dioxide - CO2). This is true even with a well adjusted flame.
- In addition to fire, explosion, and poisoning risks, propane is heavier than air, it can fill a room or basement and asphyxiate a person. High pressure propane can do so quickly.
- Another key difference is that a stove or heater designed for indoor use, if properly installed, is vented directly to the outside. Opening a window or large door does not accomplish the same thing.
Propane burners are intended for outdoor use only. Please keep yourself, your family, friends, and neighbors safe.
