I have an unheated sunroom, 6 inches deep on ceiling, no IC in ceiling, will the cold make them sweat? safe in this type of area??
1132442
i think they will work fine, provided no moisture or rain can hit the cans. I am using them as accent light in an exterior soffit that has no insulation.
1132443
By no IC in ceiling, I assume you are saying there is no insulation in ceiling. IC refers to "insulation contact". An IC rated fixture can contact insulation, a Non-IC fixture is not rated to contact insulation so must have no insulation around it. These fixtures do get very hot and need air circulation around them. Good for ceilings with attic crawl space above. Not sure appropriate for limited space. Doubt they sweat.
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I seem to be the "go to" person for Soygel. I never used it on a ceiling, but in the Summer months, I would guess since heat rises, it would tend to become runny even though it wouldn't appear so upon application. However, if you do it in small locations, I bet you could control the "drip" with a pedestal fan (not directly under it) but angled up to reduce the amount of heat.
927997
Hello and HNY;I have hot had that happen. I am using this for the second winter. I havein thecenter of the room, not out of the way. There is a lot of air around it. Good luck, Ihave really good luck with it.
399573
My shop is in my unseated garage. It doesn't get below 40* The humidity is lower when it's cold so the unit runs a lot less than in the spring and summer, but it functions fine. Of course, if you mean below freezing when you say low temperatures, it wouldn't work, it would ice up.
215581
We use it in a 15x30 with vaulted ceilings (imagine an attic ceiling that's sloped up to 20'), and it gets up to 71-degrees when it's 40-degrees outside. Even on freezing nights, it takes the chill off and can raise the temp of the room to 68-degrees.
863508
I was using in the basement corner, a 15x20 area, with ceiling height of 8ft where I've computer room setup and used it. It worked really very well to maintain the temp in that area.Hope this answered the question.
746813
yes it does. It gives off a soft heat, not like most heaters that blasts heat and dispences to the ceiling. Works best when it really cold. Not when its mildly cold.
1848527
Yes, they should be fine. The RC6s are moisture-resistant allowing for safe use in bathrooms, kitchens, saunas, and under outdoor eaves. I don't know what you winters are like so extreme cold might cause problems. We have one in each bathroom.
1380328
As long as there is good air circulation, I think it would be ok. You might do a ceiling temperature check using a charcoal grill where you plan on placing the unit prior to ordering.
650699
I would have to guess a room 600 to 900 square feet would be fine and you'll probably get a 3 to 5 degree rise in temperature if left on
1380641
I do not see why not. The sun room would get really hot though. If you have a window I would leave it cracked a little, just in case. The owners manual is on line. I would check to see if the exhaust is something other than hot air and water. When I am outside I do not smell anything. It is almost like exhaust from a dryer. Hot moist air.
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the unit has a heat source so it doesn't seem to matter the temp of the room (above freezing). I have it in my garage and it is often in the 40 degree range. The unit does put out heat when operating (when removing humidity--if humidity is at or lower than your setting the heat turns off but fan continues to operate). You should be fine. I love this thing. I moved from Eastern WA where humidity is hardly ever above 50%, to Western Wa where it is in the 80-99% most of the time. I am allergic to mildew/molds etc and this unit keeps my home dry and no musty scents. I was prepared to purchase a second one for the upstairs but this dandy unit keeps both floors perfect. C the unit has a heat source so it doesn't seem to matter the temp of the room (above freezing). I have it in my garage and it is often in the 40 degree range. The unit does put out heat when operating (when removing humidity--if humidity is at or lower than your setting the heat turns off but fan continues to operate). You should be fine. I love this thing. I moved from Eastern WA where humidity is hardly ever above 50%, to Western Wa where it is in the 80-99% most of the time. I am allergic to mildew/molds etc and this unit keeps my home dry and no musty scents. I was prepared to purchase a... » Read More the unit has a heat source so it doesn't seem to matter the temp of the room (above freezing). I have it in my garage and it is often in the 40 degree range. The unit does put out heat when operating (when removing humidity--if humidity is at or lower than your setting the heat turns off but fan continues to operate). You should be fine. I love this thing. I moved from Eastern WA where humidity is hardly ever above 50%, to Western Wa where it is in the 80-99% most of the time. I am allergic to mildew/molds etc and this unit keeps my home dry and no musty scents. I was prepared to purchase a second one for the upstairs but this dandy unit keeps both floors perfect. C « Show Less
1533180
I never noticed if it sweated or not. I used it indoors with the air conditioner on for my sisters baby shower. It worked great. I love it.
1953605
That would depend on the outside temperature, height of the ceiling and thickness of home insulation. I turn on air-conditioning when it's 84F outside, so I haven't experimented with heating any room to that temperature, however I can get my similar-sized room with a 12-ft. ceiling (at the peak) up to 70F on a chilly day. I wouldn't want to use these heaters as a main heat source under extreme conditions--at least not for long, and use mine as back-up assistance to our LP gas furnace in winter as well as for taking the chill off on cold spring or fall mornings.
2149770
I have my heater in my sun-room, which is somewhat drafty.. Unvented heaters like these should NOT be used in any sleeping area.. They do emit carbon dioxide..
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My garage is 24 x 24, insulated w/ 10' ceiling. I live in Louisiana and the coldest it's gotten is about 32 degrees. I can get my garage up to 80 degrees in less than an hour.
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Ditto Dick Hendrix's answer. My woodshop is 16x24 with 10 foot ceilings and open rafters, but entire shop including roof is well insulated. Mine heats up pretty quickly so I do not experience the cold air mentioned in Me's answer. I turn it off at night and inside temp can get down in the 30's and it takes it a while to heat the shop up, but I have to turn it down to maintain 55-60 degree temp which I like, otherwise the shop gets too warm. Outside of heater (shell or case) gets pretty hot. Probably not hot enough to ignite items not in front of it, but I keep mine at least 2 feet from wood, etc. Ditto Dick Hendrix's answer. My woodshop is 16x24 with 10 foot ceilings and open rafters, but entire shop including roof is well insulated. Mine heats up pretty quickly so I do not experience the cold air mentioned in Me's answer. I turn it off at night and inside temp can get down in the 30's and it takes it a while to heat the shop up, but I have to turn it down to maintain 55-60 degree temp which I like, otherwise the shop gets too warm. Outside of heater (shell or case) gets pretty hot. Probably not hot enough to ignite items not in front of it, but I keep mine at least 2 feet from... » Read More Ditto Dick Hendrix's answer. My woodshop is 16x24 with 10 foot ceilings and open rafters, but entire shop including roof is well insulated. Mine heats up pretty quickly so I do not experience the cold air mentioned in Me's answer. I turn it off at night and inside temp can get down in the 30's and it takes it a while to heat the shop up, but I have to turn it down to maintain 55-60 degree temp which I like, otherwise the shop gets too warm. Outside of heater (shell or case) gets pretty hot. Probably not hot enough to ignite items not in front of it, but I keep mine at least 2 feet from wood, etc. « Show Less