High RH propane combustion

[Bobby Boucher]

Anyone else running high rh have orange tips on their propane flames? My flame is pure blue, but the outer-zone of the flame is a nearly invisible orange. Started after I plugged in the humidifier. I was about to strap on my boots and head out into the tundra for a CO detector, but I figured I'd post up first to see if anyone had any insight they could share. My plants haven't shown any signs of stress, but I've turned off the burner and turned up the exhaust 'til I got this figured out.

Is it possible that my home's heater is depleting the oxygen in the air? Doors and windows are basically permanently closed during the winter, and for much of the rest of the year for that matter. I only ask because my ng stove simultaneously started exhibiting small orange tips at 16% rh.. and because I'm a dumbass who doesn't fully understand the fundamentals of heating and air.

Thanks in advance for the replies, guys

 

[Bobby Boucher]

Erm.. Sorry guys, after a bit more digging I think I got it. People in an hvac forum are saying it probably isn't cause for alarm but there is no way of knowing without a CO detector, which I should be running anyways. It seems that hard water in ultrasonic foggers can cause this issue. Solution: either RO or evaporative humidifiers. I think.

Stove is prob non-related and also a non-issue. Once again, no way of knowing without a detector.

Out to Home depot, I guess..