Is this a good heat source during a power outage?
1147308
YES! I use these as my primary heat sourse. I live in Dallas so the winters aren't like up north. They do a good job. As a primary hear source I feel the need to air out my house on warm days as they burn room oxygen.
1147309
Absolutely. We put this in our cabin as back heat in the event we are not there when a power outage occurs. We have one in our home - it does a wonderful job - be sure to run ceiling fans if you are planning to use it on a regular basis as they can cause house to sweat.
1147310
It will light and heat up but the fan that circulates the heat won't work with the power out. So it depends what your trying to heat. For a small area it would be good.
1147311
Yes, that is why I purchased mine. My parents use theirs year around. Great, clean heat source. Very economical.
314076
Forget @ using any of these units for heat. Look up an amp meter chart etc., compare what you heater will draw and divide the 1000 W and you will see the heater won't run for half an hour...a hair dryer will kill it quickly. This is strictly for lights, etc. Save it for medical equipment etc. in extended outages... maybe an occasional microwave use , etc. Even a computer charge will run it down. Be Careful how you use it. Also you can save a lot of power by using only lamps with the new twisted looking lamp bulbs .. Thet use @ 1/3 the power. Save the power for a quick sump pump need nothing continuous except lights. For heat, look into a small wall natural gas heater ( if you have gas heat ) @ $300. will heat 1000 sq feet quite well. Get a warm coat and blankets if the power may be out for days or you will be w/o lights too. Otherwise geta generator..note most condos won't allow them
936454
In the event of a power outage you will not have a supply of hot water as you would with a conventional gas hot water tank. As far as the effects of hard water I am uncertain. The unit is however safe , economical and efficient in its continuous supply of hot water
2157741
Warm is OK. Hot is not. Even 1-2 watts of power dissipation will warm a plug sufficiently that you can feel it, but is perfectly safe. Given that this heater draws 1,500 W, it's likely that this amount of power is being dissipated at the plug. The very small resistance where the plug touches the socket contacts is sufficient to cause this. And given that the purpose of this device is to generate heat, it's not like it's 'waste' heat either!
1755396
Sorry can't help you. I researched this generator for possible use for emergency backup power for my house. I found little info on the web or no assistance from the company (which was hard to locate) on particulars for this item. As a result I didn't purchase. It didn't look like a quality piece of equipment. Good luck with your unit.
307483
Yes, if you want to keep it warm and want its effects. it doesn't draw much power, but must be plugged in for it to work
446786
Mine started sending heat immediately, but I don't use it often as it's in my utility room. When I turned it on I feltnheat right away while I stood underneath it.
1238530
Definitely ! I use one just like this in my small livingroom that has a wood floor, and on the 800 watt setting it keeps me warm and comfortable even when the temperatures drop down in the 20's. It will keep the temperature at about 66 to 67 degrees which is just fine for me :) It beats the high electricity bills I get if I were to use the walls heaters my home came with ! Just make sure you set it out in the open so it can work properly, and not right up close to you ! If I need a little extra up close heat I just use my heated electric throw/blanket. When your on a fixed income, this heater will take care of you ! Definitely ! I use one just like this in my small livingroom that has a wood floor, and on the 800 watt setting it keeps me warm and comfortable even when the temperatures drop down in the 20's. It will keep the temperature at about 66 to 67 degrees which is just fine for me :) It beats the high electricity bills I get if I were to use the walls heaters my home came with ! Just make sure you set it out in the open so it can work properly, and not right up close to you ! If I need a little extra up close heat I just use my heated electric throw/blanket. When your on a fixed income, this... » Read More Definitely ! I use one just like this in my small livingroom that has a wood floor, and on the 800 watt setting it keeps me warm and comfortable even when the temperatures drop down in the 20's. It will keep the temperature at about 66 to 67 degrees which is just fine for me :) It beats the high electricity bills I get if I were to use the walls heaters my home came with ! Just make sure you set it out in the open so it can work properly, and not right up close to you ! If I need a little extra up close heat I just use my heated electric throw/blanket. When your on a fixed income, this heater will take care of you ! « Show Less
555530
I would not leave any heater unattended. The heater works well in a very small space. It will not heat a large room. It uses a lot of amps and resulted in blown fuse. I would not purchase another one.
772558
I wouldn't. You are over the amperage load it was designed for. You will get a lot of heat and early failure in your best case scenario.
1440729
Sure. I have a great friend who owns a restaurant and he uses these for cooking sauces all the time. Obviously you have to be careful with any fire inside and I wouldn't use it for space heating, but cooking during a power outage, perfect.
126339
This should work well. I use mine on an entertainment center and have it blowing out to pull the heat away from the equipment.
2047094
Yes, it's more than enough. When we lost power this past winter, I had this running my furnace, well pump, hot water heater as well as the bathroom lights so we could take showers. The only thing this could not run was our electric range. Everything else worked well with this model.
863983
I would definitely look elsewhere for your application. This heater uses a lot of electricity, and is not really suited to this.
727853
In my experience, these relays generate a lot of heat. I added a fan to my application to keep them cool.
1551400
The Bainbridge ll can be used during a power outage, it does not rely on electricity to run. As for what fuel, it will run on either natural gas or liquid propane. It's a great little heat source and if you put it on the downstairs level, since heat rises, it will help heat both levels. We have ours in our basement, which now stays nice and warm with the added bonus that our main furnace hardly calls for heat now.
1158328
I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will fully operate with loss of power. i rate it highly and easy to install I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will... » Read More I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will fully operate with loss of power. i rate it highly and easy to install « Show Less