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Storage heater burning smell
Naf
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Hi,
I have been looking around the internet as one of our storage hearses has started emitting a burning smell. Various places list causes like new heaters, dust that's settled over the year, decorating fumes etc. but I can't find a reason that would seem to fit. The heater has been on for the past week already, so can't be dust anymore; it's old not new, and there's been no decorating. Everything I've seen also tends to list a paraffin smell; but this is more like burnt toast really.
Mainly want to know if this could be a fire safety concern; but also advice on getting rid of it would be great.
I have been looking around the internet as one of our storage hearses has started emitting a burning smell. Various places list causes like new heaters, dust that's settled over the year, decorating fumes etc. but I can't find a reason that would seem to fit. The heater has been on for the past week already, so can't be dust anymore; it's old not new, and there's been no decorating. Everything I've seen also tends to list a paraffin smell; but this is more like burnt toast really.
Mainly want to know if this could be a fire safety concern; but also advice on getting rid of it would be great.
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
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What do you store in your hearses?!No free lunch, and no free laptop
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Isolate it, wait for it to cool, remove the front panel, and take a look inside.
It could be something dropped inside, it could be nothing. Taking a quick look should settle your curiosity.0
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