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kyhayman

11-09-2003 15:52:25




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See lots of folks wanting info on 'best' fuel heaters. I've got a little different problem. Looking for an electric heater that is high output with low current draw. Just finished an office in an old tobacco stripping room (got another one with a concrete floor that I finished for a shop. This has a wood floor and I dont want the fire hazard. Got a 16'x20' room with an 8' metal ceiling. It is attached to a barn. I've got 2-30 amp fuses in the disconnect (barn was wired in the 50's when REA first came through.

Currently, I am drawing 2-100 watt bulbs and my computer on one circuit (also have a spot light but I only turn it on when I turn the computer off). Other circuit has 5-100 watt bulbs and 2 flourescent lights. I could use 2 heaters if need be. Would like a fairly fast warm up, good output, and minimal current draw (I know, I know, contradictions).

Thanks for the help!

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John

11-09-2003 18:17:14




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 Re: Another Heater Question in reply to kyhayman, 11-09-2003 15:52:25  
you say you want an electric heater that is high output and low current draw. that means you are loking for an efficient heater. well, all eledctric heaters are 100% efficient. every 1500 electric heater puts out EXACTLY the same amount of heat. it may feel diffent depending on the form of heat. radient heaters (the kind that glow) feel warmer than heaters with fans. radiant heaters heat objects, not air. the heated objects in turn heat the air.

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Bus Driver

11-09-2003 18:15:44




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 Re: Another Heater Question in reply to kyhayman, 11-09-2003 15:52:25  
Electrical resistance heater "high output with low current draw". Wish I could find such a device also. But it does not exist- period.



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evielboweviel

11-09-2003 17:16:37




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 Re: Another Heater Question in reply to kyhayman, 11-09-2003 15:52:25  
I am using a 2000 watt forced air wall mounted heater in the garage. I bought it at LOWES about $75-80. has a tstat. The garage is insulated other than the floor. I turn it on as needed when I want to work out there. very happy with it.Bought another one for basement 1500 watt 120 volt.

bottom line anything you use should have a fan and tstat



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kyhayman

11-09-2003 17:20:11




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 Re: Re: Another Heater Question in reply to evielboweviel, 11-09-2003 17:16:37  
Whats the current draw on those? Sounds like the ticket if I've got the juice.



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TimV

11-09-2003 19:55:14




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 Re: Re: Re: Another Heater Question in reply to kyhayman, 11-09-2003 17:20:11  
Kyhayman: Should be right around 12.5 amp (1500/120).



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old

11-09-2003 16:11:24




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 Re: Another Heater Question in reply to kyhayman, 11-09-2003 15:52:25  
You didn't say if you had 220v or not if you do thats the way to go,half the current draw other wise maybe kill to birds with one stone and use heat lamps. Just an idea



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larry in tn

11-10-2003 03:59:41




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 Re: Re: Another Heater Question in reply to old, 11-09-2003 16:11:24  
Use of electric heat for large area's is expensive as you know. However the ability to just plug in and warm has appeal until you get the reminder from the local power company.
I have one electric heater that seem's to give good warmth. It look's like an old steam radiator but has oil inside instead of steam. Once it get's hot it seem's to heat everything up yet it does not run continually. The oil is a medium that holds heat for quite sometime so the thermostate only turns it on when the oil temp. drops to the pe-set level.
Larry

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Dusty

11-10-2003 06:16:47




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 Re: Re: Re: Another Heater Question in reply to larry in tn, 11-10-2003 03:59:41  
A few years ago there was a recall on some of those oil filled electrict heaters. A friend of mine had a house fire because of one.
Dusty



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Mac

11-10-2003 10:24:13




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Another Heater Question in reply to Dusty, 11-10-2003 06:16:47  
Cut and paste this, heater recalls for the past years.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/recalldb/prodpr.asp



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