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Old 01-05-2017, 03:16 PM   #1
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Running Propane appliacnes in storage shed?

I will shortly be moving my motorhome into its winter storage home, a workshop shed on the family farm which is half of a subdivided 40x60 workshop shed with a solid wood wall down the middle. My side of the shed has 2 4x4 ft open louvred vents one on the north side and one on the west side about 8 ft above ground level, plus 35 year old 12 x12 roll up door that is far from airtight. I was wondering if you think it is safe to leave the refrigerator in auto mode, and leave the thermostat for the propane heater set low in case the cube heaters I plan to install for freeze protection loose power?
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Since you are plugged in to run cube heaters, you can run the refrigerator on electric. Put the heaters on separate circuits and put one in the water compartment. You could use the furnace for emergency purposes but I would rather winterize the water system and not worry if the weather gets bad.
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Since you are plugged in to run cube heaters, you can run the refrigerator on electric. Put the heaters on separate circuits and put one in the water compartment. You could use the furnace for emergency purposes but I would rather winterize the water system and not worry if the weather gets bad.
I agree, Much safer plan.
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