Regarding the Heaterz, there is no info on how they work or how used. Has anyone tried these or know how to use them?
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I recently bought a pack of these and have used one. This system uses a water-activated exothermic chemical reaction to provide heat to warm food inside a high-temp plastic bag. Essentially, you tear open the top of the bag, you pour 50 ml of water into the pouch to wet the sachets of chemicals (mainly iron and magnesium), then put your sealed pouch of food into the plastic bag and wait. After several minutes, the reaction gets going, producing an some fumes and hydrogen gas. They do get quite hot, and would heat a single serving pouch pretty well. The title "oven bag" is somewhat misleading - as the bag is only large enough for a single serving pouch, and you are advised not to have any food exposed in the pouch - probably because of the fumes.
147726
This is a water activated chemical reaction and releases a lot of gases. You wouldn't want these gases in your food. But if you add water and fold down the top so the gases escape in a small hole, you can light the escaping gas on fire because it's primarily releasing hydrogen. Again, you don't want to inhale or ingest hydrogen. But it's a fun campfire trick.
1688420
Has yours broken? I was just thinking about ordering one. It appears that they have heating element issues with the old one. Maybe I will wait to see if someone orders it for Christmas and posts responses. Let me know what you think of yours.
1996710
I had a heater like yours and it did not run it. I was so disappointed with the unit, I sent it back and received a refund. BTW, it's made in China.
1688419
The majority of the posts are positive. However, a few fuss about "breakage" and/or the heating element dying out after a couple of uses.What model is yours? I am begining to comprehend the proper uses and the best recipes, but "model numbers" are not given with the posts.MML
43269
If your heater is making noise there is something wrong, or it's a piece of junk. My ViaAqua makes no noise and is working. I suggest exchanging the defective unit.
2135510
"&gt;&gt; ATTENTION!!! 3" or 4" PVC venting can only be used on condensing heaters (PVC adapter is built-in). - See more at: http://www.noritz.com/residential-products/nrc111dv/#sthash.QEx6SGiw.dpuf" http://www.noritz.com/residential-products/nrc111dv/ That's a quote from Noritz. Using common pvc for the vent makes the total cost HUNDREDS of dollars less than having to use stainless steel vent, or the proprietary venting of another brand. FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS! The Laws of Physics don't abate for the 'it ought to' crowd. PVC can ONLY be used on CONDENSING heaters. IT WILL MELT, OR WORSE, IF INSTALLED ON NON-CONDENSING HEATERS! Follow the instructions for the specific model you buy, no matter which one you choose.
91543
Do you have any propane units at all that your using now?It's a great heater I would google it too...and see
2036021
We have used ours for 2 years now. So far no problem w/ the heater. We did have a problem where something got stuck and melted much of the unit. I contacted the manufacturer and they were very good about repairing my unit. I have actually had a couple of problems, the other was some board went out. Again, they were very good about replacing the board. I have not had a problem in a while, so I don't know if they would still be so good, but we do LOVE our machine!
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Hi. In all honesty i don't know what heaters to use precisely, because the fish that i get don't really need the hearter. I avoid getting high maintenance fish for this tank. I figure its small and simple. So if i was you, i wouldn't get expensive fish. The fish i have is 1 albino pleco, 5neon barbs, 5zebras skinny fish.Thats it. &the tank looks great. They alive since jan 2014.
250444
I haven't but I did use an elk heavy duty relay plugged into a zwave controllable outlet to control my hot water heater. Works like a champ.
1119204
Yes one of the main reasons I wanted the heater. Only to find out it doesn't do anything!!! BIG CON
347697
Good question! Let me know if you find one. This would be an excellent heater if the manufacturer did not use thermocouples that they know are defective. Why do I say that? Because nearly EVERY review that I have read States the same problem. Now I have a heater sitting out in my garage that will not light! I recommend that any person thinking of purchasing this heater buy a Mr Heater instead. They work! If World Marketing would send me a new thermocouple (that works), I would install it.
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He needs to go to the eccotemp people, or check with the local plumbers, a manual should be available on the eccotemp site. This heater draws its air from the room it is in, Not through the same pipe that it uses for exhaust ( as done on direct vent pipe within pipe exhaust system) Thus most states do NOt want this in a bedroom or an area without good ventilation.........no fire without oxigen !
871325
Well I have three of those heaters. I use them in rooms both quite large and small. I use them mostly as personal heaters wherever I happen to be.
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Hi Randy - I unfortunately returned this heater soon after buying it. It had an issue with temperature control - it would heat up really nice and then switch to cold air. I could not get it off of cold air no matter what I tried. I never received feedback as to why, I was just refunded (I asked for replacement). I'll be buying a different heater shortly.
1636916
Who knows. This could have been a wonderful heater, but it was made VERY CHEAPLY. I would not recommend anyone buying this heater. It is a Piece of Crap!
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The old ones did. The new ones don't seem to have that issue. I have also corrected numerous homeowners that do not follow directions and the install of heater is incorrect, causing issues as described. Our company has installed 100's of these over past couple years and never had any we know of do that when properly installed.