Oil-Filled Space Heater Alternative

[Exotic Ectotherms]

Hey guys and gals.....I was unhappy with the temperature in my snake room, and the way the room is set up makes it impossible to use an oil-filled space heater without it becoming a fire risk. So a couple weeks back I started researching alternative heating methods....and I found this....http://www.amazon.com/Econo-Heat-060...ef=pd_sim_hg_2

I have had this unit mounted on the wall in my snake room for about two weeks now and it works WONDERFULLY. I have it hooked up to a thermostat set on 80 degrees and the room temperature only fluctuates +/- 1 degree. It is very low profile and only sticks out from the wall approximately 1". The way it is built allows air to flow behind it...between the unit and the wall, which makes a nice convection. I was a little worried about how warm the sheetrock was getting so I applied some high temperature heat resistant tape to reflect the heat away from the wall (like the kind used on engine exhausts). Here's a link...http://www.amazon.com/HeatShield-340...temp+heat+tape I think the tape actually makes the unit more efficient.

The temps in my snake rack have never been more consistant since adding this heater to the room....80 degrees on the cool side, 90 degrees on the warm side. They claim to use less electricity than other types of space heaters, but I haven't had it operating long enough to notice a difference in my electric bill yet.

[3skulls]

Thanks for this post. Looks like it pull 400w, is that right?

[Don]

Interesting. I use an oil filled heater with a johnson control thermostat, but I've got the room to do it. This could be a good alternative for those without a lot of room.

[Exotic Ectotherms]

Thanks for this post. Looks like it pull 400w, is that right?

Yup....and if I remember correctly most oil-filled heaters use about 1500 watts, correct? I don't know what that translates to on an electric bill, but it seems fairly significant.

[Exotic Ectotherms]

Interesting. I use an oil filled heater with a johnson control thermostat, but I've got the room to do it. This could be a good alternative for those without a lot of room.

Exactly....my snake room is a converted utility room and only measures about 6'x8'....so maximizing the available room is a priority.

[3skulls]

Yeah 1500w
I'm pretty sure most 20amp circuits safely allow you to pull around a total of 1800w.

I never feel safe plugging in anything else on the circuit the oil filled heater is on.

I think 2 of these type of heaters spread out would be safer and cost less!!

[Valentine Pirate]

Awesome link! Thanks for posting it. Our bedroom stays 10-15 degrees cooler than the house, but it's where I want to start keeping the BPs (living room is getting crowded, haha). This should work wonderfully

[Exotic Ectotherms]

Awesome link! Thanks for posting it. Our bedroom stays 10-15 degrees cooler than the house, but it's where I want to start keeping the BPs (living room is getting crowded, haha). This should work wonderfully

You're quite welcome. These heaters are recommended for rooms up to 120 sq ft, so if your bedroom is larger than 10'x12' or so, you might want to get two.....one for each end of the room. Give the reviews on Amazon a read...they are actually pretty helpful.

[3skulls]

Found a 475w for rooms a little larger.

I havent turned the heat on in my house in about 4 years. I'm always looking out for new ways to heat a room.

[TheSnakeEye]

Awesome! Im subbing to this