Clay Pot Heaters

Flowerpot heater I
needs to be unglazed

Terracotta
Can absorb water, must be dry to use it.
Make sure no cracks.
if use bolts, can't use galvanized. Gives off toxic gasses
Tealights give of 100 BTU of heat

Will the flower pot burn the space blankets?
Have fire extinguishers.
Don't throw water on paraffin fire. Smother.
Don't use during night?




Are they safe?
I love the RoseRed Homestead channel. She brings a scientific mind to a lot of the crazy prepper ideas floating around the interweb. Whenever she has something to say on a subject I will listen.

Here is her take on flowerpot heaters. We don't have a fireplace, so my ideas differ from hers on this subject, but it's still good watch: