I feel the radiator heaters are safe enough as long as you have an electrical circuit that can handle it or any heater. A kitchen plug would be the best place to plug one in as they are 20 amp compared to typical 15 amp in the bedroom or living room. Electric blankets are good, but they are not a hot pad in that they are meant to keep you warm in a cold room. That is to say that if the room is 68 degrees, they do little. If you are in a room with little or no heat like about 50 degrees, they will work fine. I grew up using one because my Mother did not trust leaving the open flame gas heaters on at night.
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "cleanboost2" <cleanboost2@...> wrote:
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> 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.
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> --- 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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