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Almost had a fire because of my stove placement
I put my propane stove too close to the wall and it got way too hot. Now I always leave a big gap for air to move around. What spacing do you use?
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charles_scott931mo ago
Wow, that's a scary close call, glad nothing worse happened. I read an article a while back that said poor ventilation is a huge cause of stove issues, not just fires but also carbon monoxide with gas models. Jamie_moore has the right idea following the manual, those clearance rules exist for a reason. I always measure it out with a tape now because eyeballing it is way too risky. What kind of wall were you near, was it just regular drywall or something else?
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jamie_moore1mo ago
Check the manual for your specific model, mine says 12 inches from anything combustible. I stick to that rule and sometimes add an extra few inches for peace of mind. Good airflow is everything for getting that heat away from surfaces.
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jamie1161mo ago
Carbon monoxide with gas models is scary. Do you have a detector nearby just in case?
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