[Rhodes22-list] genset mount

[Fred Kaiser]

Rummy, The problem is with Carbon Monoxide.  While carbon dixoide is not 
good, carbon monoxide is deadly.  Carbon monoxide is generated by any open 
flame, more so in confined spaces.  The use of open flames for heating is 
also a no no.  In an enclosed space, the amount of carbon monoxide 
generated can be deadly.  It is odorless and tasteless.  Generators running 
in an open area are not necessarily a problem particularly if the exhaust 
does not concentrate in an enclosed area.  That has been the problem with 
the house boats and the relative inclosed area beneath the swim platforms.

Fred Kaiser
Fretless
Swan Creek Marina, Rock Hall MD
Fort Washington PA



At 07:09 PM 11/3/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>Brad,
>I guess my real concern here is the exhaust gases. I know how long it takes
>to recharge my battery when connected to shore power. I guess run time would
>have to be taken into consideration. There have been a lot of reports lately
>about generators being run on large house boats that discharge off the stern,
>beneath the swim platforms and children being overcome by carbon dioxide.
>
>Rummy