Heaters under R1,000 that are ideal for backup power systems

[bwana]

Had to take out the fireplace this year after we found the chimney had rusted through. Fortunately winters are mild here so I'm in no hurry to replace it.

Pity though - I've got a huge pile of milkwood ready to burn.

 

[SauRoNZA]

This.

And some more panels on the roof so you can charge the batteries and run the heater (and A/C in summer) at the same time.

If you have an AC why would you need a heater?

 

[G.A.S]

If you have an AC why would you need a heater?

My point exactly: AC is more efficient _and_ does both. (OK, some portable aircons still use resistive heating, so check first)

 

[Creag]

We have a gas heater but so seldom use it. Track suit top and blanket on lap and I am all sorted in the cold snaps. Otherwise a track suit top and jeans and everything is good. It never really gets that cold in Joburg that you need heaters.

 

[Benedict A55h0le not]

Proper winter time sugarbaby comfort management. This is the way:

 

[Smiggles]

Heat yourself not the room. PEP blanket is all you need.

 

[FiestaST]

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[Mike Hoxbig]

The most efficient heater is an aircon...

 

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I do not recommend this technique to keep a sugarbaby warm

 

[neoprema]

Running backup power and worrying about a heater is a bit crazy. Spend a bit of money, get some warm clothes and those lekker thick thermal socks and you're fine. This is SA, not Iceland.

lolwut? AC inverter can warm a room nicely.

 

[Benedict A55h0le not]

The most efficient heater is an aircon...

Not bad for a family man! This is an acceptable way to keep a sugarbaby warm if you don`t have an earthfire.

 

[MrGray]

Just my 2c - having messed around with all other solutions I can confidently state that an inverter AC is the lowest energy and most effective solution. You won't go back.

Next best - a properly installed enclosed fireplace - but that requires some work to keep it going and you constantly have to feed it.

 

[wingnut771]

Next next best: IR bar heater, equal to fireplace.

 

[Hazy_Living@79]

lolwut? AC inverter can warm a room nicely.

I think Saor was referring to in the context of the article. If you're running a 1kwh to 3kwh system, you shouldn't really be thinking about using any of that power for heating.

 

[Hazy_Living@79]

Next next best: IR bar heater, equal to fireplace.

Is the power draw constant? Thinking of one of these for the bedroom

 

[SauRoNZA]

Heat yourself not the room. PEP blanket is all you need.

At least until there’s a fire. Then you are all gone at the first sign of a flame.

 

[SauRoNZA]

The most efficient heater is an aircon...

Yup, even a non-inverter unit is more efficient that most of the other options and works faster.

Guess the heat pump helps in mine, don’t know if others use a different system to achieve heat?

 

[wingnut771]

Yup, even a non-inverter unit is more efficient that most of the other options and works faster.

Guess the heat pump helps in mine, don’t know if others use a different system to achieve heat?

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Is the power draw constant? Thinking of one of these for the bedroom

Yes. If you really must have direct heating, then you need a proper IR heater if you want efficiency.

More suited to larger areas though. I use this one in the lounge. The warmth is felt throughout the room.

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Has 4 levels of heating.
Level 1 - 500W
Level 2 - 1000W
Level 3 - 1500W
Level 4 - 2000W

We never go above level 2, it's too hot...

 

[SauRoNZA]

Yes. If you really must have direct heating, then you need a proper IR heater if you want efficiency.

More suited to larger areas though. I use this one in the lounge. The warmth is felt throughout the room.

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Has 4 levels of heating.
Level 1 - 500W
Level 2 - 1000W
Level 3 - 1500W
Level 4 - 2000W

We never go above level 2, it's too hot...

Yeah this kind of thing works very well in say a braai room where it’s colder than most parts and you want it to quickly heat up the spot and won’t be there for hours on end all day long.

For that use case they work incredibly well as you feel the warmth instantly.