I bought one of those oil filled radiator looking things on wheels, but after being warned I might set a fire, I got scared. so I have not taken it out of the box. The electric blanket is beginning to sound good, but I've been reluctant to buy one because I heard it was not good for your body. Now if someone could convince me that may not be true, I might reconsider.
--- In DIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, OOWO o NBS@... wrote:
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> >Posted by: cleanboost2
> >Hi. I need a room heater, but don't know what to get, since we live in a
> trailer, and I want to keep electric bills down. Suggestions anyone?
>
> There are 3 I like:
> 1 - Looks like an old steam heater. Available in many sizes & watts.
> Gentle heat. Can lay a sweater on it. Is on wheels.
> 2- Modern elec upright radiant w/fans. better ones oscillate like a fan,
> AND have timers, settings, etc.
> 3- New on the market & harder to find... Like an elec blanket (proven
> the most eff¢ient way to keep warm,) but are made for under rugs.
>
> ALL elec heaters are 100% efficient. Some are radiant (all are,
> technically,) in that they direct heat well. Best thing I found in my
> house was wall insulation. Previously, head-height was stifling
> but knees & below, froze.
>
> I often sit with a heating pad on my lap or under my feet at night.
> 17W when it's on. These often cycle on & off. New ones have a
> timer. Allow moist heat for injuries, and can buy you time while
> you shop for another.
>
> Avoid kerosine & propane etc. They use what you breathe.
> Were popular for ~1-2 years, until all the illnesses & fire reports rolled in.
>
> 20Ax120V=2400watt or 2.4 Kw. Many heaters are 1000 or 1500.
> I used to like $20-30 "milkroom heaters." They have 2 heat levels,
> a 2 spd fan, and we among the first to turn off if a cow kicked them
> over. Also, did not get really hot... fewer fires. Among your
> cheapest solutions. One that oscillates however will warm the
> legs of two, watching the boob tube. Least are a few heating pads
> where you sit, and a vest. Do you knit? Action keeps you warm.
> ;>)
> BillSF9c
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