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Lantley

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Posted: 09/23/23 02:36pm

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ScottG wrote:

Keep in mind that they dont put out any more or less heat than any other space heater of the same wattage.

Correct but their advantage is not output.
Quiet silent operation is what set's them a part.

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Posted: 09/23/23 02:47pm

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I love my oil filled heaters.

I mostly use them on the low setting.

Make sure the wall connection is not one of the 'stab' connector types.

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Posted: 09/25/23 02:13pm

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We have a couple we use at home but have taken one with us in the FW, on occasion. We also have a small decorative fireplace/heater that we use, too.

One thing to remember is that you still need to keep the furnace going in really cold temps to keep the basement warm. Also, it helps to keep cabinets open under sinks to keep the pipe under there warm. Using a low-speed fan to circulate the warm air from the heater really helps with this.

Over the years, I read about a few people who use an electric heater only, then put a fan on the return air to circulate air into the basement =without= using the furnace.

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Posted: 09/25/23 05:05pm

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We have a DeLonghi Solaris. Its small size allows me to easily to store it in my basement and bring it in when we need it. It will only raise the temperature maybe 20 degrees and is enough to take the chill off, yet sleep comfortably. Not sufficient for only-source heat. 2 nights ago, it got down to 42 outside and our trailer with a lot of windows was at 64 when I got up. Safe and quiet, we give it no thought. I wouldn't have a heater with a red-hot element and a fan. I'm confident it will last longer than I will.

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Posted: 09/27/23 04:33am

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I have two compact 700w that I space out in the camper along with a 350w outlet heater in the bathroom. My rig is small (26' box with one slide) but it keeps me pretty comfy. And if that doesn't work, I can always run an extension cord from the pedestal for an additional space heater.