Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater with InstaStart Technology

PerfecTemp Catalytic technology for safe, efficient flameless heat -- at the game, in the tent, in the garage or around the home

Runs up to 7 hours on one 16.4-oz. propane cylinder (sold separately)

High and low temperature settings

List Price: ~~$84.99~~
Price: $54.26
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I took this heater camping in Delaware on Columbus Day weekend (October). I used it in a well-ventilated 4-person (medium-sized) tent. The first 2 days were cold and rainy, and I was VERY glad to have brought it.Now, this heater is not going to make your tent into a sauna on a very cold day, so don't expect to get in the tent and lounge in your skivies like you might do at home! But after burning for about 10-15 min, it should raise the temperature in your tent several precious degrees making it bareable; even comfortable. For instance, it did keep me from having to wear my heavy coat while inside the tent, which pleased me.Since it would certainly heat a smaller, less-vented tent better than a larger, more-vented tent, your results may vary. As for me, the results were not dramatic, but certainly noticable, and well worth the money spent.Note: This kind of catalytic heater requires those mini propane tanks. It works by a chemical reaction...

I bought this before a camping trip I was taking in late September in Wisconsin where the weather is usually cool and damp at night. I have a large 8 person tent and was pretty impressed on how well the heater kept the tent warm. With the temp outsite the tent in the lo 50's, I was very comfortable inside with just shorts & a t-shirt.I did some investigation into the heater before I purchased it and one of the recomendations was to burn a tank of propane thru it before you really need to in order to get rid of an odor that seems to come from the new ones (in which it is a funky odor). I don't think you need to burn a whole tank, but maybe half a tank. I had a half a tank laying around so I used that and it seemed to work.Another thing I noticed is they say it will use a whole bottle in about 8 hours. I would say maybe 7. If I started the heater around 9 PM around 4 - 4:30 it would start getting chilly in the tent because the heater ran out of gas. I would just...

I've only had the opportunity to use the Procat 3000 BTU heater once when it was 25 degrees overnight in middle Tennessee in a two-man tent. The heater worked great with minimal odor and maximum warmth. I warmed up the tent before I went to bed (never leaving it unattended) and turned it off after snuggling into my sleeping bag. The electronic ignition was great! In the morning I simply reached out of my sleeping bag with one hand and turned on the heater about 30 minutes before I arose. It did take several clicks of the switch to ignite the heater as described in the instructions. It also takes a few minutes for the whole 'pad' in the heater to begin to glow but it was worth the wait! While there is no open flame, per se, the heater gets HOT so you must ensure you have adequate space in your tent for all of your `stuff' to be clear of the front of the heater to reduce the risk of fire. This heater is made to use safely inside a tent, however, carefully read the instructions regarding...

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COLEMAN PERFECTEMP EVENTCAT CATALYTIC HEATER MODEL #5029B805 BRAND NEW	$49.99	0	2d 3h 22m
Old Vintage Coleman Super catalytic heater w/ box 3000-5000 btu model 513A	$35.00	0	2d 3h 15m
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May 22, 2012 | The second order includes two SCR systems for NOx emissions control and oxidation catalysts for Carbon Monoxide/Volatile Organic Compounds ("CO/VOC") emissions control for a new, natural-gas-fired combined-cycle power generation facility in the... The SCR system will be applied to a fired heater used in the NGL process to transform Nitrogen Oxide ("NOx") emissions into harmless nitrogen and water. This project has a delivery schedule for the equipment that extends from the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 through the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. The first order is for a Selective Catalytic Reduction ("SCR") system for a fractionation facility in the United States that will produce 100,000 barrels per day of natural gas liquids ("NGL"). The equipment for this order is scheduled for delivery by the third quarter of fiscal year 2013. 56% today announced it was awarded two orders for environmental emissions control equipment valued in excess of $4. Read more »

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Jan 05, 2011 | CCI Thermal centered their development efforts around a new heater start-up system that decreases heater start-up time to under five minutes.

CO poisoning cases rising

Jan 17, 2011 | Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic) indoors. Although these heaters don't have a flame, they burn gas and can cause CO to build up

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Jan 19, 2011 | A gas heater was also taken in the break-in, which Lewis said took place between 1 pm Friday and 10 am Saturday. Damage and the value of the stolen items

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Dec 28, 2010 | However, some flameless catalytic-type heaters are rated for indoor use, including Mr. Heater and Coleman brands. Mr. Heater makes the Big Buddy and smaller

Carbon monoxide poses deadly danger

Jan 14, 2011 | Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic) indoors. Although these heaters don't have a flame, they burn gas and can cause CO to build up

Questions & Answers

Is a catalytic heater safe to use indoors ?

Sep 30, 2008 by Terry

I am going camping in my fifth wheel this weekend and it gets pretty cool at night. I am wondering if a catalytic heater(uses propane) will be safe to use. On the box it states it is safe to use indoors for home emergencies , ice fishing, etc,But will it be safe in a small enclosed area? I realize a window will need to be open for fresh air.

Anything that produces heat energy burns oxygen, especially something that has a flame (your catalytic heater DOES though you may not see it). As a result, there is Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide to be concerned about and Ventilation is a Key element for using one.

Don't just keep one vent open... but afford cross-ventilation. It will still keep the area warm and I would suggest having it located where you won't roll over onto it or toss part of a sleeping bag onto it. I hung mine from the center support of the tent about 3 feet down from the top... it warmed the roof but didn't make it hot and I used wire to secure it (cord may burn).

Who still uses a Coleman fuel catalytic heater for camping?

Dec 22, 2008 by bobo

Does anyone still use a COLEMAN catalytic heater that burns Coleman Liquid fuel (not propane) for camping? Do you use it in a tent? How much ventilation do you provide in the tent? I'm a little worried about Carbon Monoxide if I use it in the tent.
Liquid Coleman fuel; Heater, not a cooking stove. It has a catalytic dome that glows red and provides heat. I used it in a garage with a carbon monoxide detector and the detector registered zero. I know it uses up oxygen.

Don't use this in a tent unless you have all the vents open to the tent. They are not very efficient heating devices in really cold weather in a tent. I've heard of several people who have died using those type of heaters in tents without adequate ventilation.

What i've done in the past is bought a gas powered generator and i used quartz radiant heaters when i was out camping in the mountains in the snow and sub zero temperatures.

These days i use a battery i removed from a bulldozer and use quartz heaters. Works really good for 2-3 days then i just hook up some cables to my truck battery start up and recharge the large battery for about 30 minutes every 2 or 3 days.

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