Thoughts on portable electric heaters

[wtg]

Oh, and as long as we're talking HVAC and safety, a PSA....

Be sure your CO detectors are in good working condition!

[Axtremus]

I have one that offers a 400W and a 800W setting. Past the initial novelty phase, I have only used the 400W setting over the years.

[AndyD]

I just bought an electric oil-filled slimline freestanding panel heater.
We already have a 400W Dimplex that is 20 years old, in the 2nd bedroom for guests. The new one is an 800w Amos brand, in the sitting room as we had to halve our central heating radiator to accommodate new double doors. £75.

[AndyD]

Unlike the old Dimplex which is on/off, our new AMOS has a wheel for setting the heat wanted (presumably) from 0 to 800.
Would recommend we don't use it on maximum?

[Steve Miller]

IIRC, your house would be wired at 220V with 16 amp receptacle circuits. An 800 watt heater will draw only 3.5 amps at 220V - well within safe operating limits.

In the US that same heater would draw around 7A on a 15A receptacle. Still OK - it’s when you use the 1500 watt setting you start inviting trouble.

[RealPlayer]

Thanks Steve. Somehow we have accumulated space heaters over the years. We have three. Two are the upright column type, one is oil-filled. We only use the newest one, in our cold kitchen.

[Daniel]

Thanks, Steve. I'll keep that in mind.

[Jodi]

I like the oil filled ones that look like radiators.

[CHAS]

Put a sweater on!!

[Steve Miller]

@Jodi

I like those too. They’re silent and the safest as far as setting nearby things on fire.

[wtg]

@jodi @steve-miller

We've never had one. Are they heavy to move?

[Steve Miller]

No. Very light.