They used to use single-burner propane stoves in our work cafeteria. I wouldn’t use one to cook a full meal, but heating something small like soup or tea should be fine. Just make sure it’s on a stable surface and that the pots are not too large.
The Bass Pro two-burner stove is easy to control and stable enough for proper cooking. It can support a regular-sized pot. I’d suggest getting an adapter for a 5- or 20-pound propane tank.
I’ve been doing it for over 30 years. Just use it on a stable, heatproof surface, and have a CO detector nearby.
No one really answered OP’s main question. Yes, you can use a camp stove indoors as long as you have good ventilation. A CO detector will help. It’s not recommended to use it in an enclosed space without ventilation.
As long as you’re just cooking simple things like eggs or boiling water, you’ll be fine. If you plan to roast a large turkey, take it outside.
I use my stove at home to make hot pot, and I’m still alive.
Look for larger alcohol stoves designed for boats or RVs. If you’re worried, put it in the oven. The oven vents outdoors, so carbon monoxide won’t build up in the house.
A camping stove would need a room smaller than 12x10x10 feet and fully sealed to cause health issues, so you’re probably safe. Just don’t catch anything on fire.
Get a CO detector, not a CO2 detector! CO is the dangerous one. People have died using stoves indoors without proper ventilation.
Using a stove to cook is fine, but don’t use it to heat your house.
It’s safe to cook with a camp stove indoors as long as you’re not burning it for too long. It uses less oxygen than a regular home gas stove. Just don’t use it to heat your home.
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Don’t forget to open a window when using it.
Do not cook indoors without proper ventilation! This is how people die.
Dru said:
Do not cook indoors without proper ventilation! This is how people die.
But what about people with propane stoves? Do they die if they don’t use the kitchen ventilators?
Dru said:
Do not cook indoors without proper ventilation! This is how people die.
But what about people with propane stoves? Do they die if they don’t use the kitchen ventilators?
Check out this thread for more details.
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They probably have a range hood venting to the outside, which is much safer, especially during a power outage.
Fireplaces exist for a reason. Unless you already have one, a large two-burner camp stove that uses a 20lb propane bottle should be fine. Just remember, you’ll only have two burners.
The problem with fully electric homes is that they often lack natural ventilation. If you use a camping stove indoors, make sure there’s some ventilation.
There are larger butane stoves designed for home or party use. They’re more stable and suitable for cooking on a table. They’re handy if you need another burner.