I need a heater

Lupus said:
Well oil heaters are supposed to turn off when the oil is hot but they do chew electricity.
Anything that heats eats electricity
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Only if the room reaches the set heat setting. If it's a not a room where a door can be closed (living room), this never happens because the warm air escapes and gets replaced by cold air...
 
Lupus said:
Gas isn't cheaper than electricity, in fact it's probably more expensive
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It depends on the heater and how you use it, so it isn't necessarily more expensive. However a fan heater at 2000 watt is going to draw the most power out of everything and set you back about 600+ a month at 3 hours a day for 30 days, in this context his option of heater is theoretically more expensive than gas in the long run. Gas at 3 hours a day at full power for 30 days is going to be 900+, granted it is a 3 bar heater, you can cut that in half if you use less bars...

It really depends on the use case and BTU output room size ect.......but in fairness yes gas can be more expensive.......it really depends.....unless you physically suffering frostbite on your nuts running at full power isn't needed.
 
Keep a skipping rope in your rope and use it every half hour / do some pushups etc. You'll warm up quick quick. Add more layers of clothing, spend more on some warm clothing / blankets rather than a heater which just costs electricity and only keeps you warm while you're in front of it. You're not an old lady who's sitting there knitting for 3 hours.
 
I.am.Sam said:
my brother ...because you banging @epah i will offer some advice

go to stingray factory in woodstock , obs whatever area that is

buy a small gas heater and use that
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I.am.Sam said:
but also the amount of banging you and @epah been dping you dont need a heater

or is epah in bed a myth like his c1, 320d, phillips etc
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Dont be Rude+:mad:
 
If your budget is tight, then please look at the running cost/efficiency as well .

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The small fan heaters are cheap to buy up front, but just about the most expensive to run. Of course look at the Watts as well. Apples to apples most of the Watts used will go to heat generated for passive solutions. In cases where there's a fan a portion of the power goes to the fan motor.

In the end I believe good old oil or bar heaters are the most cost effective. Panel heaters sip power, but they don't output a lot of heat either. They also heat the walls more than anything else. Oil and bar heaters you can keep close to you and set at a comfortable temp. I use an oil heater close to my desk most of the day, set to half setting on one side. Snug as a bug while I work.

NB: Heat pumps are the ultimate long term best option. But also, of course, expensive.
 
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