Why can't propane stoves be used indoors?

A camp stove does not have a precision burner or a gas valve that delivers the fuel at a precise pressure. The emissions from that burner are not as well controlled as they are on a domestic cooking appliance.

The fuel regulator system is not as predictable either.

You should NEVER operate an appliance indoors that is not rated for indoor use! Always read and follow the manufacturer's CERTIFIED operating instructions. If anyone was injured or property damaged by doing this, two things will happen. The manufacturer will take no responsibility because you have used the appliance "in a manner other than which it was intended" and insurance companies will deny any claims for the same reason. Don't do it!!!

Indoor Propane Stove

Personally, if there was a long term power outage, I would just go ahead and use the camping stove indoors, and not worry about it. I don't think there is enough propane in those little tanks to asphyxiate you if you have a decent size apartment, but to be sure, you can uscrew the bottle when done and store it on your balcony or something like that. But it will cost you a lot more to cook that way, and a bigger propane tank such as on a bbq grill should not be stored indoors. I have a propane stove and a tank outside, and it's true there is no venting on my kitchen stove. I suggest you just deal with the crappy stove and eventually move somewhere else. the neighbor is taking a risk to heat the house with their propane stove because that is a LOT of burning, and not vented - mistake!!! when people have to use something similar that isn't vented, like a kerosene heater, they should locate it near a window that is opened a couple inches to provide ventilation. You should have a carbon monixide detector if you use fossil fuels at all, or wood. Propane detectors are also available, but again, i question if ONE 3 dollar bottle has enough propane in it to asphyxiate someone (I think it's a displacement gas - displaces oxygen)

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Why can't propane stoves be used indoors?

I have an electric stove and I absolutely hate it. Can't do anything about it though because I live in an apartment. My neighbor down the road has a stove that runs off a propane tank on the side of the house. Literally it's a tank that would be used in a BBQ grille. It works great,...

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It may or not be a stupid thing to do but to ask about doing it is not stupid. Understand the difference? A natural gas furnace has what is called a "fire box". That box is vented outside with/through a chimney. That's the way they are designed and are suppose to work.That way the water, CO2 (carbon dioxide) and if any carbon monoxide goes outside, all by products of fire which a furnace produces. Carbon monoxide can kill above certain levels in the home but gets vented through the chimney and by design does not vent into your home. That is safe. Using a propane stove for COOKING in a home is considered safe but you should not be cooking all day long or using it for heating your home. It is not safe to heat your home with a propane stove or hand torch. I don't see any risk for an explosion but your concern should be how much or long you use the stove and torch inside your home without proper ventilation with outside air. That's the only danger I see. Of course you never say why you would want to use the torch or stove. Finally using a natural gas furnace and propane inside your home will not cause an explosion unless any of the appliances are defective. I hope this covers your concerns. SS

The propane tank attached to his house was installed by professionals and have safety mechanisms in case of a leak to protect the house. If you use your propane stove indoors and it springs a leak, or you accidentally leave it on with no fire, it could asphyxiate you, or cause your house to explode. It should only be used in a well ventilated area

The difference is ventilation. A properly designed gas range for home use is designed not to let excess vapors accumulate in the house. A camping stove, on the other hand, gives off carbon monoxide, which will kill you quickly if allowed to build up in a closed environment.

I agree with Mark - a gas flame is a gas flame whether its propane or natural gas. They both use O2 and put out CO. It's the quality of the flame that can make it dangerous. What you don't want is incomplete combustion (yellow flame) instead a nice steady blue flame won't give off dangerous levels of CO. They sell VENTLESS indoor propane space heaters - I have one and it's very safe. If your using a propane source that's not rated for indoor use, check for that blue flame and crack a window and use a working CO detector. Common sense rules apply.

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Propane burns in a way that it not only uses up oxygen but it also gives off carbon monoxide which is poisonous. The unit your neighbor has is very thoroughly vented to and from the outside so that the carbon monoxide goes outside of the house and more oxygen comes into the house. Your Coleman stove does neither of these things so using it inside will not only burn up the oxygen in your house but will also create a build up of poisonous carbon monoxide inside. The two types of burners might use the same fuel but they are not designed the same.