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Old 03-10-2014, 09:32 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default paraffin heater for small plastic polytunnel

On 03/10/2014 20:24, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:50:34 +0100, David
wrote:

On 03/10/2014 16:15, john t west wrote:
We are beginners and have just acquired a plastic polytunnel like the
one on this website.

http://www.primrose.co.uk/-p-23306.h...TMt AodHCsAWQ


Could anyone please recommend an inexpensive paraffin heater for the
winter. Thanks.


Have you any idea the price of Paraffin?

I'd either run an electric cable to the structure and use a fan heater
or get a gas heater and run it in red bottled gas.
Both cheaper alternatives to Paraffin, and a lot less trouble.
David @ a still dry side of Swansea Bay


Interesting discussion on the merits, costs etc of paraffin, on
uk.d-i-y a year ago:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!to...-y/d3Dnu3zi7EE

You have to be very careful about using any other form of "Paraffin" as
the sulphur content can be higher and the fumes can act as a total plant
killer.