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Posted by mm on December 6, 2006, 10:02 am
On 5 Dec 2006 18:19:26 -0800, mgkelson@yahoo.com wrote:
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>Jim wrote:
>> Sister has a condo that is all electric. Heating consists of elements in
>> the ceiling. Not exactly efficient.
>>
>> Years ago installed electric baseboard heaters. Works, but not very well.
>>
>> Would like to find something to assist her in having a decently warm
>> living environment. Wondering what is on the market that performs well
>> and in relatively inexpensive. Same applies to electric consumption.
>>
>> No option to change to any other mode of heating.
>>
>> Related side factor being she has two pet cats she'd prefer not to
>> endanger.
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>I would use a couple of space heaters that are strategically placed in
>the locations she occupies the most. They are relatively inexpensive in
>stores like Home Depot and Lowes.
>
>Make sure the heaters have UL approval. I prefer the type of space
>heater that has a 2-prong connector (no ground), I think they are
>safer. Throw the heaters away and get new ones once per year. Check the
>sockets and plugs routinely to insure there is a good connection. You
>can do this by checking to see if the plug molding feels warm. Turn the
He means that if the plug is warm, that is BAD** and unsafe. Room
temperature is normal.
I'm not saying I agree with the rest of the post.
**This also works with cars. Had a car that stalled and wouldn't
restart easily. Felt the battery terminals. One was hot. Should be
room or outdoor temperature. A bad connection makes heat. Cleaned
connection inside and tightened bolt and everything fine for years
after that.
>heaters off and then unplug them every night before you go to bed or
>whenever you leave the house.
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