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My Easy Marketplace - Coleman SportCat Perfectemp Catalytic Propane Heater with Instastart Technology
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List Price: $44.99
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Manufacturer: Coleman
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Binding: Sports
Brand: Coleman
EAN: 0076501227475
Feature: Electronic matchless lighting
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Label: Coleman
Manufacturer: Coleman
Model: 5035A750
Publisher: Coleman
Release Date: 2005-04-18
Studio: Coleman
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Features
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Electronic matchless lighting
1,500 BTU output
Provides 14 hours of comfortable warmth from one 16.4 ounce propane cylinder (not included)
Stable, detachable base provides a strong stand
Limited Lifetime
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Sportcat IMPerfecttemp Cat Heater
Comment: Disapointing product.Could not warm a small closet.Tried it in a small deer stand and at best it was a hand warmer-if-you held your hands closely over it. Auto ignition stuck intermittently and failed to light.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Coleman SportCat with Instastart
Comment: I purchased this unit to use in my deer stand in Minnesota this November. Overall I was pleased. The unit did smell terribly at first. I would strongly suggest burning a canister in the outdoors before you actually go out and use it in a tent or any enclosed area to burn off the smell. On a windy day it did take a little bit of effort to start but on the norm it started nicely. Once started the unit put off heat and stayed lit no matter in the wind or not. Being that I was using it in an open area, not enclosed, I probably could have used a bit more BTU's. I later used it in an enclosed area and was impressed with the warmth it provided. I was impressed by the fact that it is extremely quiet, portable, easy to start, and efficient.
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Summary: Handy for tent, hunt blind, or car!
Comment: Very satisfied to date. Yes it smelled bad at first, but only for about half a tankful. The auto-lighter works very well, and has never required more than two clicks, often lights on first click.
I really like the compact size. It's easy to carry around, and I'll keep it in the car this winter in case I get stranded. It won't heat a room, but does well in small spaces if kept close-by.
Only negative to this item is that you can't angle it to direct the heat, so I have to prop it against another object (and keep an eye on it so nothing gets burned down!). In "normal" operation, the base is very steady, but remember to pull out 4 fins out!
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Summary: Break It In, Before You Use It
Comment: I didn't have any design or function problems with my unit, at all. It worked fine right out of the box. For my purpose (heating a tent or a small bedroom in case of a power outage), I'd buy it again (and the price is right). BTW, the Winter temps in northwest WA are usually pretty mild at sea level, so although the 1500 BTU output isn't much, it is all I need.
The very first time I lit my unit, I was puzzled why it took 5 or 6 clicks of the insta-start spark to light it, even though Coleman predicts this in their instructions. By telling you to start clicking the spark right after opening the valve, I suspect Coleman is making sure you don't let a large amount of propane build up before you hit the button. In other words, I suspect it takes the same amount of time to click the starter 5 or 6 times as for the unit to build up enough propane to light. When it does, there is a small poof of blue and yellow flame. True, if you waited a few minutes after you open the valve to click the starter, one click might be enough to light the unit, but you might also lose your eyebrows (or worse).
One thing for sure... run your heater outside or maybe in your garage for a LONG time when it is brand new. In fact, I'd say use up a whole container of propane to break it in. The reason for this is that the smell this heater puts out when it is new is nasty! Ever get a rug stuck in the rotating brush of your vacuum cleaner, and the rubber drive belt starts to smoke? Well, it's like that smell TIMES TEN! I couldn't find any mention of the odor or warnings about toxicity in the Coleman booklet, so Coleman must not think is is harmful. But, believe me, it sure is unpleasant and Coleman should mention the idea of "breaking in" the heater when new. After I ran about 3/4 of a tank of propane through my new heater, the smell was completely gone. But, fair warning... break this puppy in, before you bring it inside with you.
Otherwise, no complaints, and I'd buy it again and recommend it to you. Stay warm out there!
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Summary: Heats my small three man tent nicely
Comment: I bought this heater to use in my small three man tent. The tent is about 7' square and just a little more than high enough to sit up in. My son and I used the heater on a late Winter scout camping trip and it heated the tent well enough that we didn't really need our sleeping bags, a light blanket would be fine. One 16 oz. fuel canister lasts two nights.
As far as the smell reported by another reviewer goes, It did have a stink at first when it was new. I ran the heater overnight in my garage before we first used it for camping and there was no perceptible odor.
It would be nice if it had a stand made to hold it at an angle like some of the other Coleman catalytic heaters so the heat could be aimed but it worked fine as is for us.
Overall I'm very satisfied. It met my expectations.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Coleman, Sportcat, Perfectemp Compact Personal Catalytic Heater With Electronic Ignition, 1500 BTU Output Operates Up To 14 Hours On One 16.4 OZ Propane Cylinder, Portable Integrated Handle Makes Heater Convenient To Carry, Stable Detachable Base Provides A Strong Stand For Heater, Cylinder Not Included.
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