If I remove the fireplace doors on my non-working fireplace, is it still wasting energy?

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Laura

I have a non-working fireplace. The chimney was closed off when the roof was re-done. I want to remove the fireplace doors, and paint the fireplace so it can still be a focal point in the room, despite the fact that it no longer works. If I remove the fireplace doors, will all my AC (in Florida!) go in to my attic? Or will simply keeping the damper shut prevent that? I want it to be aesthetically pleasing AND energy efficient! Thanks!

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It shouldn't cause the a/c or heat to go into your attic. However, remember that cold air sinks and hot air rises and you are going to leak some air/heat into the chimney stack. My suggestion is this. Take the doors off and see if you notice an increase in you electric bill. I suspect that you won't during the summer, but you may notice a slight increase in the winter because of the hot air rising into the chimney. If you are the type of person who is overly green then you could have a contractor come in and block off the chimney just above the fireplace.

What kind of heater should I buy to save money?

countryboy

I live in a one bedroom apartment with 2 very active cats. I have a large dining room and living room I never use. My question is, what kind of heater would be the safest and most energy efficient to use in one room at a time? I would like to cut down on my utility bill and not use my central heat as much.

Answer
I have 3 active cats and an electric fireplace stove that I can move from room to room. It uses far less electricity than oil or convection heaters. And my cats sit on top with no problem- it's cool to the touch and they can't knock it over. Just make sure that toys don't get knocked up against any heater.

Here's a link with more information: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1900810/electric_fireplaces_and_fireplace_stoves.html?cat=6

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need a project for metal shop?

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no_regrets

i am taking metal shop next year and i need a goo metal project i could make. i like skateboarding but already made a mini ramp. my teacher suggested i make a new design for skateboard trucks. my idea is to make longer trucks that have a spring on each side of the cup to push the board up instead of the rubber bushing. if you are a skateboarder please comment on this idea. i am not sure if i want to do it though. any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. maybe some furniture would be good.

Answer
Hi:

I've been waiting for question like this? Here's your answer:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

Metal Projects, Vol. 1
by John Walker

Metal Projects, Vol. 2
by Bill Fifer

Metal Projects, Vol. 3
by John R. Walker

Metal Spinning Projects
by Smith, Earl E. Smith

Twenty-Four Metalworking Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Giant Book of Metalworking Projects

Metalwork for Craftsmen: A Step-by-Step Guide with 55 Projects
by Emil F. Kronquist

Twenty-Four Blacksmithing Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

The Complete Metalsmith
by Tim McCreight

Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook
by Tim McCreight, McCreight

Metalworking: The Best of Projects in Metal 1990-1991, Vol. 2
by Joe D. Rice (Editor)

Projects and Designs in Metalwork
by Ian Punter

Early American Metal Projects
by Joseph William Daniele

The Metal Craft Book
by Deborah Morgenthal, Janice Eaton Kilby, Janice Eaton Kilby

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal pipe/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vise or Compound Angle Drill Press Vise

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whisle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) pop can crusher

56) truck ramp

57) a Trailer

58) a tree climber spikes or tent pegs

59) a pair of truck or car stand from a twos of piece of pipes and a two inch diameter pins and Angle iron

60) a metal ladder

61) a Metal locker or broom closet

62 A wielding bench




Ash Tray, Hexagonal Ash Tray, Hammered Ash Tray, Card-Table, Match-Box Holder, Label Holder and Luggage Tag, Cookie Cutter, Sugar or Flour Scoop, Cup or Measure, Oil Measure, Recipe Box, Picture Frame, Desk or Dresser Trays, Candy or Nut Dish, Colonial Candlestick with Reflector, Colonial Sconce, Candy Dish, Candelabra, Console Candleholder, Calling-Card Tray, Dinner Bell, Napkin Ring, Bud Vase, Letter Rack, Bill File, Pie-Crust Nut Dish, Titbit Dish, Twin Titbit Tray, Triple Titbit Dish, Trophy Cup, Fruit Dish, Three-Footed Bonbon Dish, Filigree Bonbon Dish, Low-Footed Bonbon Dish, Bonbon Dish, Treat Dish, Footed Fruit Dish, Table Lamp, Painted Flowerpot holder, metal Flowerpot , Shelf, Bird Bath, Lighthouse, a combination safe a big rotary mower adjustable drafting table a gazebo, ice fishing stove, bleachers,ski-wheeler, combination safe, ice fishing stove, a Ice hole maker, brick making forms, Indexing plates,Lock and key, electric wielder (only for the very exprience metalworker and electrical knowlege needed for this project SO BE VERY CAFEFUL WHEN DOING THIS ONE), Spotwielder unit, calipers, Compass, ruler, protractor, drafting template, test jig for measuring tapers, a Morse taper test plug,Car engine hoist,a gun or pistol, trailer ,bending fork,COLD CHISEL,drill point gauge,glue scraper,Marking gauge, offset screwdriver, soldering iron ( blacksmith type), hydraulically operated bearing press, heavy duty auto ramps, do it yourself anvil,plate dog, hydraulically operated wood splitter,abrasive cut off saw ,a barbecue grill. spare tire carrier, A jobbox, woodworking dovetail pattern gauges, a window box, weather vane,annemeter, windmill, plum bobs,croll saw, a electric metal filer, a metal shaper, a woodworking shaper, a paint stirer, a snow sled, paint spray gun, a metal paint booth. a sand blaster gun and metal booth, Drill hole guide, a parts oil cleaning tank, a panograph. Metal drafting triangles 45 degrees and 30-60 degrees, a set of metal french drafting curves.candlebox with small drawer for matches that hold candles.

I hope this helps.

Metals Class Sheet Metal Projects?

Pedro

I need an idea for a sheet metal project to do at my school.
I've already done a toolbox and a dustpan. Any ideas you got please i need 'em. If you got one please send the layout with it please. Thank You.

Answer
Hi:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vice

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whistle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) a Lunch tray along with a knife,fork, and spoon ( made from the same material)

56) A windmill

57) A sheet metal/ pop can airplane.( with propeller) that you hang and the propeller spins

58) a Cookie, Flour,Sugar,Coffee and Tea can container with lids

59) cookie cutters, Cake pan, skillet, guard railing glamp holders

that all I can think of for right now.

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lowering my heating bill?

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kittyblue7

Would my bill be lower if I put an electric heater upstairs (in the hall way) and turned on the fireplace in the living room (gas fireplace, pretty much heats up the whole downstairs) and turned down the thermostat to 55 or completely off?

Answer
We heat our home using a Gas Pack downstairs and a new high efficiency Heat Pump upstairs. We also use 2 "Lasko" 1500 watt rotating ceramic air heaters (remote controlled).

I also installed an additional layer (without vapor barrier) of insulation with a high "R" rating in the attic on top of the original layer of insulation.

The combination of these items has lowered our monthly heating cost (NC).


Note: As long as the thermostat is set lower than the temperature maintained in your home by your fireplace the other heat system should not come on.

lowering my heating bill?

kittyblue7

Would my bill be lower if I put an electric heater upstairs (in the hall way) and turned on the fireplace in the living room (gas fireplace, pretty much heats up the whole downstairs) and turned down the thermostat to 55 or completely off?

Answer
That sounds like a band-aid solution. It would be far better to begin applying a slightly more permanent solution-using blue-board or green-board panels. These are foam-core boards in 2x8 and 4x8 foot sheets with or without foil backings. It would be best to go without foil backing, and beware of formaldehyde odors. Once you apply these to the inside surface of your outside facing walls (the ones that frame the actual house, not interior walls) then the heating bills will drop drastically. I should know-several years before I left my parents' home, which was a mobile home with terrible insulation, we began attaching greenboard to the inside wall surfaces. Just in one room, near the wood stove we used in the winter, it was so warm, we actually began decreasing our wood usage. The temperature difference might have been as high as 15 degrees higher after we attached the insulation board. It usually measures 1 inch thick, so be prepared to re-plan your interior, but even in the summertime, the cooling bills will be much, much lower because the cold air will stay inside. Just try it in a small room upstairs-see what happens. You only need to be careful not to go broke buying all that insulation board-buy a few panels at a time.

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why is there damp at the bottom of my fireplace ?

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Ash

My fireplace has a small electric stove, which we use occasionally.

Everything is fine, but the front half of the tiles on the base of the fireplace are damp, I noticed this a few months ago too, but it dried up! now its re appeared! the flue isnt open but has a small air
vent. Anyway, the damp is just on the base, I am sure it will dry out again, but why does it happen?

Answer
Hi Ash,
You may want to have the chimney checked where it meets the roof line assembly. There may be a minor leak small crack. This may be allowing the rain to trickle down inside. Better to have this checked now than later.

what is the comparison with an electric fireplace and baseboard heat?

Em

Which one will impact my electric bill more? How safe are they around small children?

Answer
Even if the fire place has a forced air fan it will probably be good for the immediate surrounding area I doubt it will heat the entire house effectively. Base board heat is usually in every room and the heat is more evenly distributed on a real cold day the fire place would be a good supplemental source of heat. As far as being the main source of heat, not a good idea and the total sum of the base board is going to impact the bill more I would use the fireplace as a supplement only. Although both utilize an element to produce heat the element is protected from direct contact the fire place should be screened so children cant acess it,of the two I would say its the most dangerous.

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Gas or electric fireplace?

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Barrycudda

We have an older model Napoleon gas 'stove' fireplace. It fits into a recessed area in the basement wall, cut into the foundation. It is about 3 feet wide, two feet deep, and goes right up to the ceiling. Lots of room for this little fireplace and the pipe.
I want to chuck this as it never did work to well, I have replaced the ignitor twice, and the vent on the outside keeps getting covered in snow putting out the pilot light.
I was thinking about getting an electric one.
A couple questions.
Should I go with another gas one, or possibly pellet or electric?
I live in western Canada so it does get used a lot-not so much for heating, but for 'warmimg up'.
Also, there will be space above it. Would it be safe to put a TV up there? It would fit nicely and look good, and free up more floor space.
Or, is an electric one a safer bet?
Thanks for your thoughts!

Answer
I have the Pellet stove in my barn office. Really like it. Burns clean and provides
great heat. I use wood in the house. I have 4 fire places in the main house.
Burn Oak only. Keep the house well hydrated. Has never let me down.

No outrageous electric or fuel cost. 100 percent clean burn and efficiency.

I am sure hydrated is not the word I want here, But you get the point.
Must be walking down Alz and Heimer blvd.

I'm trying to find the fireplace/heater that looks like a flat panel tv. Can you help me?

m.reviewer

Answer
Hi. This is actually a very interesting question to ask. I have come across a few websites that are especially useful for you to compare fireplace models.

If you are looking for a fireplace that looks like a flat panel TV, you have asked the right person! Upon doing a little investigative research, I have provided the following websites to get you started:

http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archive/category/heatingcooling/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FA1FHG?ie=UTF8&tag=tortfighandde-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001FA1FHG

The Bionaire BFH5000-UM Electric Fireplace Heater with Remote Control looks like a hot buy this winter season to keep you warm and refreshed as you watch your favorite TV shows from the comfort of your own couch. It is priced at $249.99 and is ready to be shipped by Amazon.

If price is not a huge deal, check out the following line-up on
http://www.djsonline.com/dimplexflatscreenwallmountelectricfireplace.htm
Models start at $599.99.

If you look at http://www.ibuynapoleonfireplaces.com/product/NEP0173?meta=FRG&utm_source=GBASE&utm_medium=CPC&utm_content=&utm_campaign=
the Napoleon Fireplaces EF39HD Wall Mount Electric Fireplace with Heater model features greater heating capacity at 5,000 Btu's (1,500 Watts) and comes with a remote, turning the fireplace on & off and also control for the embergo green bed intensity & heater. It's listed at $719.10.

Just imagine: your own flat panel TV screen look-alike. You can't go wrong with the aesthetics and the functionality to match!

I hope you have a fulfilling holiday season. Remember: stay warm.

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What is the average heating cost in upstate New York?

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Crystal T

My fiance and I are looking to move to the Steuben County area in 6 months to a year. We're coming from south Florida, where you don't need heat in your home for more than like two days. I understand that the coldest month up there is January, so if anyone knows what the average electric bill up there looks like in that month, please let me know.

Answer
Depends how big your house is...I live a bit north of there (Rochester) and for my 1200 sq. ft. house heated with gas, the bill was probably $300-$350 per month, leaving the heat around 68 degrees. Electric would definitely be more. Not sure about propane. Don't forget that you also have the option of fireplaces and wood stoves, which can help specific rooms stay considerably warmer.

Steuben Co. is cold, but maybe with less snow than Rochester, so I would think it would be similar in cost. However, I'm not sure who does the utilities to know if the pricing structure is similar. Keep in mind that Dec-Feb will probably be on the high side, with Nov, Mar and Apr not too far behind. Oct and May you'll have to heat for parts of the months, but nothing too scary. Winter up here is not fun, but considering we don't tend to get too many house-destroying natural disasters up this way, I think the trade-off is fair!

how many electrical outlets are needed per room in a house in new york state?

hylky

i'm buliding a house and am trying to find the new york fire board electrical code

Answer
The National Electrical Code is the minimum standards for electrical installations. However, New York state has published higher standards for different areas of the state. I had a unique opportunity to wire a power generation site in Albany over 10 years ago. At that time the city of Yonkers had the highest set of standards published. You need to get a copy of the NEC and the standards that are published for your area.

Your question is too general to answer. The answers here that say 12 feet are only partially correct. NEC article 210.52(A)(1) discusses general provisions for spacing receptacles in a dwelling unit. It states "Receptacles shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space in more than 1.8 m (6 ft.) from a receptacle outlet.

This means that you would start your layout from a doorway and place your first receptacle at 6 feet. Then space each receptacle within 12 feet of each other after that. This also means that your last receptacle would have to be within 6 feet of the closet door in a bedroom or a fireplace in the livingroom.

Wall space is also defined in this section as "any space 600 mm (2 ft.) or more in width (including space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces and similar openings." There are also 2 other definitions of what is considered wall space.

However, this is only a general provision. There are different rules for kitchens, bathrooms, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, etc.

When I wired that power generation site in Albany, the inspection agencies were privately owned and locally regulated. I highly recommend calling your local electrical inspector and setting up a meeting for and initial walk through of your home. Even if this costs you $100.00, it is well worth it. Most states will also provide homeowners with a pamphlet that will explain most of the requirements for wiring your home.

I am available to provide electrical advice on my blog. However, I don't know all of the higher standards set forth by New York state. I can answer any question regarding the NEC or if you need wiring tips.

If you need further assistance, please visit -
http://electricalblog.gilchrist-electric.com

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Where is the best place to find used mobile homes for sale on the web?

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whatthehec

Thinking about buying a mobile home, (SE Oklahoma) much cheaper than a house. From looking on the internet I am having a very hard time, when I put something in the search, it brings up all kinds of web sites and none of them are what I am looking for. Any help. Also do the mobile homes, haver real fireplaces or are they electric?

Answer
craigslist ( http://www.craigslist.org ) -- if you're unfamiliar with it, follow the link, find your state, then select your city. If your city's unavailable, select the closest one. Once there, find the section labeled housing, and follow the link labeled "real estate for sale". You can sift through manually, but they may be difficult to find so try running multiple searches once you get there in the search bar at the top. Search for 'mobile', then 'single wide' (or 'double wide' if you're looking for one of those) and 'trailer'. [note: "mobile" will return some results that are way off because it also hits on mobile phone, but eh].

mhvillage - http://www.mhvillage.com is also a good place to run a search.

If your local paper has a website, and posts their classifieds online, you may also want to poke around in there.

Approximate cost to convert garge to small house?

YahooDeana

Assuming the city approves it, this is a 2 car detached garage approx 50 feet from the house.
I want to put in a 3/4 bath and small kitchen (electric stove). There's lights in the garage but no heat. I assume electric heat is easiest to use.

Answer
Well if you are going to pay someone it could cost quite a bit of money, but doing it yourself you can make a damn nice one for around 10k. Built one for a mother in law suite in the end it was about 10k but bare in mind this was decked out with premium appliances crown molding and a fireplace. If you want a simple thing it would cost around 5k if you do the work yourself. But you have to be smart about it, plan it for a year and start buying what you need when they go on sale.

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Looking for the 'BEST' Heater-experience preferred please :)?

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Athena

We have a 2 story office building. The office space on top is currently not being used. The bottom office is long & narrow. It is approximately 1000 square feet with 14 foot ceilings. It is brick on the two longest sides (top to bottom) with the front wall totally being glass (windows). The back wall is brick and glass as well. There are 2 ceiling fans we use to keep the heat from totally going upstairs.
It currently heats with a propane furnace but when it gets really cold we spend about 300 on propane every two weeks to heat it. Not an option any more. I sure like the way the heat fills the whole place but we simply can't afford it.
I wanted to put a wood stove in but the stove pipe alone is over $1000 . We have offices on both sides of us so the stove pipe has to go up 2 stories and that is also not an option. Neither is a pellet stove.
I am looking at possibly getting an Edenpure Gen 4 or one of those Amish stoves. Those are really the only ones I have heard of so I am open if you have other ideas. I would like suggestions as to what you think might work in this space to heat it as well as your own experiences.

Thank you in advance for your replies.
Anyone?
Thank you PA for your thoughtful detailed answer. I wasn't looking for a free lunch just a solution that wouldn't eat MY lunch every month...*smile* Thanks again

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I have friends with both - and like them........but there's no such thing as a free lunch. Their comments:

the Edenpure is safe around kids & pets because the cabinet stays cool . . . . . but no way does it heat an entire house - and doubt if it would evenly heat the space you describe. The Edenpure uses quartz infra-red tubes to heat a copper plate: you aren't getting the heat directly from the tubes - heating the copper plate makes it a steadier heat as the tubes cycle on and off. My friend says that it's nice for a room - does no good in heating adjacent rooms in his small house.

I believe the "Amish fireplace" units also use quartz heating tubes, but have a more powerful fan to distribute the air over a greater area.

Most plug-in electric space heaters draw 1500 watts @ 110 volts when on - - - I think that's the same consumption of the Edenpure and "fireplace". A disadvantage of quartz infra-red tube heaters is that the tubes burnout just like light bulbs . . . . they cost from $30 to $45 each and I believe the heaters have 3 or 4 of them. I understand that it's quite a job to disassemble the Edenpure to replace the tubes.

Google Edenpure and "Amish Fireplace" "reviews" and "complaints" and you'll find posts by both satisfied and dissatisfied buyers.

Consumer Reports tested electric heaters a couple years ago: they didn't think much of either (and many others) . . . on their recommendation we got Honeywell baseboard heaters at about $65 each and are very satisfied with them.......maybe the info is still available at the CR website or BUying Guide.

How much do you think my house is worth?

Yomas

My house is in Hayden, Idaho in a very desirable neighborhood. It was built in 1977, and we payed around 150,000 for it. Then we put around 210,000 in to it, totally remodeling it. It is 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with two of the bedrooms being master sweets. It is 3,400 square feet on a beautiful acre with great landscaping, a 1000 square foot deck, a 2 story tree house, a road leading to the back, rv parking, a hot tub, and a storage barn. It has great curb appeal, newly painted (white with black shutters), 2 stories with a nice front porch. The family room is about 17 - 17 square feet and very open with a stone fireplace to the ceiling. The kitchen is very large with granite counters, and there are wood floors the whole way through. 2 bedrooms down, 4 up. The master is way bigger than most masters, with wood walls and ceiling with carpet, and also has a stone electric fireplace. The living room is huge and beautiful, with wood ceiling, yellow walls, and so much sun coming through. Its about 25 - 30 ft, and is used as a music room (for harp and piano). The stairs are average, and the upstairs rooms average about 14 by 15 feet each, other than the master which is large. All the bathrooms have marble, and one is Greek looking with a stone shower. There is an intercom, a movie closet, a large laundry room with an attic down the hallway to the master, only a 2 car garage but lots of parking, but the inside can be dark sometimes if all the lights are off, but all in all it is great. We listed it at 675,000 and have gone down to 595,000. Realitors think it should be about 625000. What is your opinion.

Answer
Do you honestly think that random strangers on the Internet are somehow going to be able to evaluate your property better than the Realtors who actually saw it? If their opinion is that it's worth $625K, then that's what it's worth.

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What kind of heater should I buy to save money?

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countryboy

I live in a one bedroom apartment with 2 very active cats. I have a large dining room and living room I never use. My question is, what kind of heater would be the safest and most energy efficient to use in one room at a time? I would like to cut down on my utility bill and not use my central heat as much.

Answer
I have 3 active cats and an electric fireplace stove that I can move from room to room. It uses far less electricity than oil or convection heaters. And my cats sit on top with no problem- it's cool to the touch and they can't knock it over. Just make sure that toys don't get knocked up against any heater.

Here's a link with more information: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1900810/electric_fireplaces_and_fireplace_stoves.html?cat=6

Do Electric Fireplaces still look good after 5-10 yrs of use?

Electric F

We'd like to install electric rather than go to the hassle of a ventilated gas fireplace, but can't find consumer reports...
The 'flame' looks fine now, but will the 'current' still be good in 5-10yrs?

Answer
The realistic looking electric fireplaces have only been out for about five years. I purchased one five years ago and it looks and works exactly the way it did back then. I have been so thrilled with my electric fireplace, that now I have one in my kitchen, in the master bedroom and in the teen girls room, as well as having a wood fireplace in the living room. I bought dimplex. You wont be disappointed with the electric fireplace, and if you change your mind later, you can always move it to another room.

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does a wood pellet stove produce more energy per pound of fuel than a conventional wood stove burning hardwood?

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whotoblame

If not, what would be the point of buying a wood pellet stove over a conventional wood stove?

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Where I used to live I had a pellet stove in the dining room and a woodburning insert in the fireplace in the living room. Each has its strengths and each has its weaknesses.

The amount of heat you get from a pellet stove will depend as much on the type of pellets you burn as anything else. Pellet quality differs alot and you should always buy "premium, low-ash" pellets. They will cost a little more, but you will get more heat from them. There is a BTU rating printed on bags of pellets so you can compare heat output. I lived in the High Sierra Nevadas at the time and I bought Golden Flame and then Bear Mountain brand pellets. My pellet stove was an old Earth Stove RP45 (I bought it in 1993). It was definitely low-tech compared to the stoves that are available now, it did have a blower assembly and a battery backup. I never had any problems with it and I liked it because I could load up the hopper and have heat for well over 24 hours with the stove set on low. The heat from a pellet stove is less intense than the heat from a wood burner, but it's longer lasting and more consistent. If you live in an area where there are power outages, you will need a battery backup or a generator -- the pellet stove will not work without electricity.

I stopped burning regular cord wood in the fireplace insert and started burning densified fuel logs (I bought mine from Bear Mountain Forest Products and they were like Presto logs on steroids). They look like huge pellets -- about 18 inches long and they weigh between 5 and 7.5 pounds each (you definitely don't want to drop one of them on your foot). The heat output from them was amazing and, if you have an airtight stove or insert, the logs will burn for eight hours or more depending on how you calibrate your stove. The instructions that come with the logs warn you not to put more than two of them in a stove at a time because they will generate so much heat they can crack the stove or the glass in the stove. There was less ash to clean out of the stove and the logs were cleaner than cord wood. The woodburner was nice when we had extended power outages (sometimes 3 days or more) and for times when it was especially cold (20 below zero was not uncommon).

Our winter heating season started in late September and ended in May. I used about two tons of pellets (100 40-lb bags) and a "unit" of the fuel logs (a unit is 270 logs shipped shrink-wrapped on a pallet). The last year I was there, I spent about $450.00 on pellets and fuel logs for the entire winter. It was definitely less expensive than electric heat or heat from propane (the only other alternatives available there).

What does is mean to green: like recycleling and stuff?

My mom wants us to start being more environmentally aware and asked me to look some things up. Can anyone give me any pointers and such? Thanks! ^-^

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show your mom my answer

In Your Home â Reduce Toxicity


Eliminate mercury from your home by purchasing items without mercury, and dispose of items containing mercury at an appropriate drop-off facility when necessary (e.g. old thermometers).
Learn about alternatives to household cleaning items that do not use hazardous chemicals.
Buy the right amount of paint for the job.
Review labels of household cleaners you use. Consider alternatives like baking soda, scouring pads, water or a little more elbow grease.
When no good alternatives exist to a toxic item, find the least amount required for an effective, sanitary result.
If you have an older home, have paint in your home tested for lead. If you have lead-based paint, cover it with wall paper or other material instead of sanding it or burning it off.
Use traps instead of rat and mouse poisons and insect killers.
Have your home tested for radon.
Use cedar chips or aromatic herbs instead of mothballs.

In Your Yard


Avoid using leaf blowers and other dust-producing equipment.
Use an electric lawn- mower instead of a gas-powered one.
Leave grass clippings on the yard-they decompose and return nutrients to the soil.
Use recycled wood chips as mulch to keep weeds down, retain moisture and prevent erosion.
Use only the required amount of fertilizer.
Minimize pesticide use.
Create a wildlife habitat in your yard.
Water grass early in the morning.
Rent or borrow items like ladders, chain saws, party decorations and others that are seldom used.
Take actions that use non hazardous components (e.g., to ward off pests, plant marigolds in a garden instead of using pesticide).
Put leaves in a compost heap instead of burning them or throwing them away. Yard debris too large for your compost bin should be taken to a yard-debris recycler.

In Your Office

Copy and print on both sides of paper.
Reuse items like envelopes, folders and paper clips.
Use mailer sheets for interoffice mail instead of an envelope.Use mailer sheets for interoffice mail instead of an envelope.
Set up a bulletin board for memos instead of sending a copy to each employee.
Use e-mail instead of paper correspondence.
Use recycled paper.
Use discarded paper for scrap paper.
Encourage your school and/or company to print documents with soy-based inks, which are less toxic.
Use a ceramic coffee mug instead of a disposable cup.

Ways To Protect Our Air


Ask your employer to consider flexible work schedules or telecommuting.
Recycle printer cartridges.
Shut off electrical equipment in the evening when you leave work.
Report smoking vehicles to your local air agency.
Don't use your wood stove or fireplace when air quality is poor.
Avoid slow-burning, smoldering fires. They produce the largest amount of pollution.
Burn seasoned wood - it burns cleaner than green wood.
Use solar power for home and water heating.
Use low-VOC or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers.
Purchase radial tires and keep them properly inflated for your vehicle.
Paint with brushes or rollers instead of using spray paints to minimize harmful emissions.
Ignite charcoal barbecues with an electric probe or other alternative to lighter fluid.
If you use a wood stove, use one sold after 1990. They are required to meet federal emissions standards and are more efficient and cleaner burning.
Walk or ride your bike instead of driving, whenever possible.
Join a carpool or vanpool to get to work.






Ways to Use Less Water

Check and fix any water leaks.
Install water-saving devices on your faucets and toilets.
Don't wash dishes with the water running continuously.
Wash and dry only full loads of laundry and dishes.
Follow your community's water use restrictions or guidelines.
Install a low-flow shower head.
Replace old toilets with new ones that use a lot less water.
Turn off washing machine's water supply to prevent leaks.

Ways to Protect Our Water


Revegetate or mulch disturbed soil as soon as possible.
Never dump anything down a storm drain.
Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly.
Check your car for oil or other leaks, and recycle motor oil.
Take your car to a car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.
Learn about your watershed.


Create Less Trash


Buy items in bulk from loose bins when possible to reduce the packaging wasted.
Avoid products with several layers of packaging when only one is sufficient. About 33 of what we throw away is packaging.
Buy products that you can reuse.
Maintain and repair durable products instead of buying new ones.
Check reports for products that are easily repaired and have low breakdown rates.
Reuse items like bags and containers when possible.
Use cloth napkins instead of paper ones.
Use reusable plates and utensils instead of disposable ones.
Use reusable containers to store food instead of alum

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Did Jason voorhees ever use a hockey stick as a weapon?

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miniman

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No, but he was hit in the head with one.

Here are all of Jason's victims

1 : Alice - stabbed in the temple with an ice pick
2 : Crazy Ralph - garotted with barbed wire
3 : Policeman - hammer claw to the head
4 : Scott - throat slit with machete
5 : Terry - knifed
6 : Mark - macheted in the face
7 : Jeff and
8 : Sandra - double impaling with a spear
9 : Vickie - knifed
10 : Paul - disappears, presumed dead

11 : Harold - meat cleaver to chest
12 : Edna - knitting needle to back of the head
13 : Fox - pinned to rafter with pitchfork through neck
14 : Loco - pitchfork to the stomach
15 : Shelly - throat slashed (offscreen)
16 : Vera - spear fired into eye
7 : Andy - macheted in half while walking on hands
18 : Debbie (pregnant) - knifed from beneath hammock
19 : Chuck - electrocuted on fuse box
20 : Chili - impaled with fireplace poker
21 : Rick - head squeezed until eye pops out
22 : Ali - bludgeoned with a wrench; later recovers and is macheted.

23 Axel - surgical hacksaw to the throat, neck broken
24 Nurse Morgan - chocked
25) : Hitchhiker - knife through the neck
26 : Samantha - knife through the torso
27 : Paul - spear to the groin
28 : Terri - spear in the back
29 : Mrs. Jarvis - killed offscreen
30 : Jimmy - corkscrew through hand, cleaver to the face
31 : Tina - thrown through a window, lands on a parked car
32 : Ted - knife to the head through movie screen
33 : Doug - head crushed in Jason's bare hands
34 : Sara - axe to the chest
35 : Rob - garden harrow to the throat

36 : Allen - heart ripped out.
37 : Darren - impaled on a spear and tossed aside.
38 : Lizbeth - speared through the mouth.
39 : Burt - arm ripped off, impaled on a tree branch
40 : Stan and
41 : Katie and
42 : Larry - triple decapitation with a machete
43 : Martin - broken bottle in the throat
44 : Steven and
45: Annette - double impalement with a machete on their motorcycle.
46 : Nikki - face crushed against RV wall
47 : Cort - hunting knife in the head
48: Roy - pieces of him are found strewn in woods
49 : Sissy - head ripped off
50 : Paula - hacked up with a machete
51 : Officer Thornton - dart in the forehead
51 : Officer Pappas - head crushed in Jason's bare hands
53 : Sheriff Garris - broken in half

54 : Jane - tent spike in the neck, impaled to a tree
55 : Michael - tent spike thrown into his back
56 : Dan - Jason's hand through his body, neck broken
57 : Judy - bashed against a tree in her sleeping bag
58 : Russell - axe to the face
59 : Sandra - pulled underwater and drowned
60 : Maddy - scythe in the neck
61 : Ben - head crushed in Jason's bare hands
62 : Kate - party horn in the eye
63 : David - butcher knife in the stomach, beheaded
64 : Eddie - throat sliced with a machete
65 : Robin - thrown through a window
66 : Amanda Shepard - speared from behind
67 : Dr. Crews - tree-trimming saw in the stomach
68 : Melissa - axe to the face

69 : Jim - impaled with a spear gun
70 : Suzi - stabbed with a spear
71 : J.J. - bashed in the head with her electric guitar
72 : Boxer - hot sauna rock in the chest
73: Tamara - stabbed with a mirror shard
74 : Jim Carlson - harpooned in back
75 : Admiral Robertson - throat slit with a machete
76 : Eva - strangled
77 : Wayne - electrocuted on a control panel
78 : Miles - impaled on a deck post
79 : Deck Hand - axe to the back

80 Gang Banger #1 - stabbed through the back with his own syringe
81 : Gang Banger #2 - bashed and scalded on a steam pipe
82 : Julius - decapitated by punch
83 : Cop - dragged into an alley, killed offscreen
84 : Charles McCullough - drowned in a barrel of sewage
85 : Sanitation Worker - bashed in the head with a wrench

86: Coroner - eats Jason's heart and becomes possessed
87 : Coroner's Assistant - Autopsy probe in the back of the neck, face pushed through a metal grating
88 : FBI Agent #1 - pencil through his spinal cord (offscreen)
89 : FBI Agent #2 - fingers through his skull (offscreen)
90 : Alexis - slashed up with a straight razor
91 : Deborah - stabbed through the back with a barbed wire spike ripped in half
92 : Lou - head crushed (offscreen)
93 : Edna - head slammed in car door
94 : Josh - possessed by Jason, shot in head and impaled with poker, later melts away

(XX) : David - head bashed against faucet (cut from theatrical prints)
95 : Diana - knife-sharpening pole in back
96) : Robert Campbell - possessed by Jason, later shot in head, run over with car, impaled on a barbecue skewer
97 : Officer Ryan - head bashed against a locker
98: Officer Mark - and
99 : Officer Brian - heads bashed together
100 : Ward - arm broken, falls dead through the diner doors
101: Diner Patron (plaid shirt) - crushed onto diner counter
102 : Shelby - burned to death on a deep-fat fryer and grill
103 : Joey B. - face bashed in
104 : Vicki - impaled on a barbecue skewer, head crushed by Robert

105 : Randy - possessed by Jason, later his neck is severed with a machete
106 : Creighton Duke - bearhugged to death by Jason

107 : Private Johnson - head wound, chain wrapped around neck
108 : Guard 1 - machine gun to the head
109 : Guard 2 - choked and thrown, shot by Guard 3
110 : Guard 3 - face bashed in by noose pole
111 : Guard 4 - choked by chain around neck
112 : Dr. Wimmer - impaled by noose pole
113: Sgt. Marcus - thrown through metal door
114 : Adrienne - face frozen in liquid nitrogen and smashed on counter
115 : Stoney - stabbed in stomach with uber-machete, which is then pulled through blade first
116 : Azrael - back broken over knee
117 : Dallas - head crushed against wall
118: Sven - neck broken 119 : Condor - impaled on large mining drill
120 : Geko - throat slit with uber-machete
121 : Briggs - impaled on large claw hook
122 : Kicker - Cut in half with uber-machete
123 : Fat Lou - hacked to bits (offscreen)
124 : Professor Lowe - decapitated (offscreen)
125 : Crutch - electrocuted on pilot console
126 : Waylander - back broken, dies in walkway explosion
127 : Janessa - sucked through grate into space
128 : Sgt. Brodski - impaled on spike, stabbed with uber-machete, dies entering Earth 2's atmosphere while riding Uber-Jason

Need an additional heating source for large room with vaulted ceilings.?

SweetPea

I have a 2200 square foot split level home that only has one thermostat (located in the upstairs hallway). My "single" level part of the house is a great room with a living room, dining room & kitchen. It is probably around 800 square feet and has a vaulted ceiling (18 feet at the peak). It is my favorite room of the house but impossible to heat. If I have my thermostat set at 72, my bedroom level gets to 72 but my great room is generally between 50 and 60 degrees in the winter. That is much too cold! So...I'm trying to figure out an alternative heat source that is kid & pet friendly. I've been looking at electric fireplaces and pure eden heaters but nothing to serious yet. Oh, and yes the room has a ceiling fan but it basically just moves the cold air around right now. Any suggestions?
Our house is forced air heat and is fueled by propane. Propane is expensive in Central NY. Additionally, turning up the thermostat isn't an option because it just gets too hot up in the bedrooms. The fan is on its lowest setting and is switched to push the air down.

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the type of heat you currently have would be good to know is the ceiling fan blowing down on the lowest setting? where I live natural gas is a crazy price so Electric would be my choice and a single room heat pump system would be good in many places but without knowing the extremes you may have this system may not be good. I think Electric fireplace is a waste you get the same from a space heater for about 50.00 dollars, if you currently have forced air heating it may be just a matter of adjusting the dampers on the various pipes

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Which fireplace is nicer?

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Lilly

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B002SW50NK/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=1055398&s=home-garden
or
http://www.electricfireplacesource.com/electric-fireplaces/free-standing-electric-fireplaces/tamora23inchwhiteelectricfireplace.cfm

thanks!
no they are different

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I say the second one, because the first one was too 'chunky' and 'blocky' yet the second one was sleek. Also because the edges on the first one was very sharp, which could lead to injuries in the future. The second one wasn't very sharp.

Does electric heaters use more electricity ?

Romeo

I have three questions regarding electric heaters.

1 - Is there a difference between electric heater and radiant heater ?

when i think of electric heater, this is what i mean - >
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2 - Are electric/radiant heaters quieter than fan-heaters ?

3 - Does electric/radiant heaters use more electricity than fan-heaters and air-conditioner ?
(if so, how much more do they use ? Would it be much more expensive or a little bit more expensive ?)

Thank you.

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Short answer: nearly all "room size" plug-in electric heaters here in the US consume 1500 watts @ 110 volts. Built-in electric heat (such as baseboard or in-wall) as well as a electric central heat are 220 volt and more economical to operate (typically rated at 5000, 10000 or more watts).


Tedious detail: "radiant" heaters supposedly radiate their heat to warm objects in the room rather than heating the air . . . . . while a "convection" type heats the air in the room. Most convection types are fan forced (central hot-air heating is convection heat . . . . . central hot-water heating is radiant heat).

Radiant heat can be a steadier heat - while convection heat can be spotty (ie you feel warmer when it is running with a fan on/cooler when off) ........... but fan boosted heat can warm a room faster than a radiator.

A plug-in electric space heater can be either pure radiant heat (you're looking at the heating element which usually has a reflector behind it to "radiate" the heat in the right direction) . . . . .or it can be fan-boosted convection type . . . . . and most often a combination.

Old plug-in heaters of the 30s & 40s were usually 100% radiant and used metal heating coils, like a light bulb or stove burner. Many newer ones use quartz tubes instead of metal coils - that appears to be what is shown in both of your photos. Quartz tubes have an advantage of heating-up quickly - - so quickly that they can actually "pulse" on-and-off producing a uniform heat while using less electricity. The downside is that the quartz tubes burn-out and need replacing from time-to-time. The popular "Edenpure" type heaters are really quartz tube heaters enclosed in a cabinet - the quartz tubes in the Edenpure cycle on-and-off, but radiate their heat to a copper plate which releases it in a uniform flow.

If you have access to Consumer Reports or their Annual Buying Guide: CR periodically tests space heaters. They generally don't think that the "Edenpure" or "Amish Fireplace" style heaters are worth the expense. They eliminated some makes & models from consideration for safety reasons. We bought the "low profile" unit made by Honeywell that they've recommended for a couple years: it uses an electric strip heating element and can be used with-or-without the enclosed fan - the idea is to use the fan to quickly heat a cold room, then use without fan for a quiet, uniform heat. We're very satisfied.


You mentioned an air-conditioner - - - - a "heat pump" is just a reversible air-conditioner. Very convenient source of heat - if you are in a temperate climate, but not very efficient in a cold climate where winter temps stay below about 45 degrees F . . . . in fact, most heat-pump installations have electric resistance heat as a back-up.

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My electric fireplace keeps blowing the fuse box?

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tundra2000

It's a charmglow electric fireplace that heats up to 1500 sq ft, the problem is when i plug it in my basement or garage and it will run for about 5-10 min then it blows the fuse or circuit in the basement or garage. why is it doing this? I would like to be able to use it this winter.
When i first bought it, it worked fine anywhere in the house, but how would i go about hardwiring it into the circuit?

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You are probably exceeding the wattage rating for the plug or circuit
that the plug is tied into.My suggestion, find it a permanent home.
Now hardwire it into a circuit all it's own. Make sure the wattage
and the amperage drawn are within the specifications of the
circuit breaker.Now if you are looking for a heater you can move around
consider one of the family safe electric heaters designed for this
kind of service.

What is the most inexpensive way to heat your home?

Arua

Currently I have GAS heating (Forced AIr) and it is very expensive. I do have a woodburning fireplace but only use it in the evenings when I am home. If the wood would last in there all day it would be fine.

I would like to eliminate the need for GAS heating this winter. I am considering electric space heaters, radiant space heaters, etc. I wonder if the costs of that could be less than with natural gas.

I would leave the temperate in the home at about 70 *F

I live in North East Ohio and the winter temps get to be in the 20's F, sometimes less.

If anyone has any suggestions, please!

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The first (and most cost-effective) way is to do a top-to-bottom evaluation of your home insulation.

Air drafts:
Look for drafts along widows, doors, outlets.
Use smoke (either with a cigarette or a blown-out match) along those areas to see if wind is blowing in.
Every little crack and crevasse that you fill with insulation or caulk, every window that can be double-paned, every crack around electrical outlets that can be filled in, every door that can be skirted will help keep the heat in.

Roof:
Make sure you have the highest rated "R" factor of insulation in your attic. Also make sure you have proper venting in your roof.

Floor:
If you have a crawl space, place covers over the vents.

Do a temperature check in each room and determine which is cooler, which is hotter.
Then consider which rooms you can close off the heat vents and shut the doors during the night.

Now - I do not know what the gas versus electric ratio is in your city, but here in Oklahoma, it is less expensive to heat with gas.
However, I have used some of these oil-filled electric radiators and I must say that they are very efficient and work very well.

Lastly, check with your utility company - they might offer free evaluations to help you improve your energy efficiency.

Too bad we' can't have some of that cold air right now!
We're burning up here in hell...um, Oklahoma!

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Do electric fireplaces really help you save on your electric bill?

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alucard

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Nope. If you want to save some money; use a 1500w space heater in the room you are in, and keep the thermostat in the house set at 50, or 55. Shut it off - and unplug it - when you are not using it.
How much money you will save depends upon the peak rate from your power company, and what type of heat your house has now.

What is the most energy effecient portable heating fan?

me

I want one that heats well and will lower my energy bill

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nergy efficient home heating - "Space Heater Reviews" by Sam Streubel

The portable space heaters reviewed in this article are electric radiant or convection space heaters, cost less than $100, and offer a maximum heat output of 1500 watts.

All of the following space heater suggestions are rated an average minimum of 4 out of 5 stars by consumer reviewers.

Radiant heaters work like the sun by warming people and objects. Radiant heaters without fans are not designed to heat an entire room, but excel at providing instant heat for one or two people.

Two examples of radiant heaters without fans are radiant heat panels and parabolic heaters.

Radiant heat panels are constructed with the heating element embedded in the panel. By virtue of their simplicity, they are safe, reliable and maintenance free.

The Presto Parabolic Heat Dish is a cost effective choice for workshops or garages when you want to heat just you and not the entire building.

The Cozy Legs radiant heat panel, with only 100 watts of heat output is by no means a whole room heater, but performs admirably when installed under a desk or hung on the wall to warm a bird cage.

The next four categories of radiant heaters are equipped with fans to provide whole room heat.
Quartz Infrared Heaters Quartz infrared heaters can cost as little as $50, or as much as $450 for the SunTwin or EdenPure heaters. The SunTwin brand features copper heat exchangers for consistent, non drying heat; a child and pet friendly cool to the touch exterior, fan assisted heat for larger spaces, and a lifetime washable filter.

The less expensive Marvin 1500 watt quartz heater uses replaceable quartz tubes in front of a reflector and a fan to project whole room heat. Quartz heating elements reduce positive ions in the air and consume very little oxygen. Reviews say this heater works extremely well. The security locked grill swings out for easy quartz tube replacement. Replacement tubes are readily available for $9.99 each.
Ceramic Heaters Ceramic heaters come in a wide variety of models: fixed, tower, oscillating and pedestal. One of the most popular and inexpensive of these is the Honeywell HZ-315. Weighing in at only 3.3 pounds, it's the mighty mite of space heaters capable of quickly heating small to mid-sized rooms.

A specialized version of the ceramic heater is the remote controlled Soleus Air MS-20A. The cool to the touch exterior, even heat, and wall mounting feature make it a favorite for nurseries.
Electric Fireplaces What are they? Expensive space heaters or a piece of furniture that also keeps you warm? Definitely a piece of furniture. If you went crazy and spent $2200 on an electric fireplace (they're out there), it still won't heat your room any better than the $299 model.
Electric Stoves Similar to the electric fireplace, an electric stove is a radiant, fan assisted space heater installed in a decorative housing. The most popular model by far with consumers is the Dimplex CS3311 compact electric stove.

You can continue to read the reviews for convection heaters, micathermic heaters and oil filled radiators at Sam's Guide to Small Heaters.

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Fireplace for an apartment?

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Caroline B

I live in Iowa and it snows in the winter so it gets uncommonly cold. >.< and my apartment did not come with a fire place.. its it possible to buy a fireplace with out any destruction to my apartment? something with actual fire though, not silly little tea lights or red hot wood. I mean a nice well lit fire that I can put any where I choose, for example one in the bedroom and one in the living room, placed where I see fit? please send me any links you can! thank you!

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There are tons of electric fireplaces on the market - here's link to some that Penney's has. Also check out Home Depot & Lowe's.

http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?SearchString=electric+fireplaces&JSEnabled=false&mscssid=&cmResetCat=true&hdnOnGo=true&submit+search.x=16&submit+search.y=10

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need help before installing new A/C thermostat!?

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pumpkin

I have kind of new A/C unit (from 2007 - Goodman). I just purchased new thermostat from honeywell RTH230B (my old thermostat is off like 2-3 degree - it shows that temp. in the house is 76 and other in the house thermometers show it is 74 and A/C still runs + it fells cool in the house). anyways the one what I purchased is 15 min do it yourself :D but it's says
" works with most heating and cooling systems and gas fireplaces. It is not compatible with multi-stage heating/cooling, heat-pump systems, or electric baseboard heat (120 - 240 volts). - it says that if the old thermostat was mounted onto electrical box it was probably powered by 120/240) so how do I know if it was or not?! what could happen if I install this one and it was?!
Thanks

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Do you have a voltmeter? Measure across you wires. In the US you got a 24 volt control voltage system, if it residential. Look at where the wires are going to on your old t-stat. The screws are marked with letters like ,,,
RH - This wire comes from the 24VAC transformer on the heating system.
RC - This wire comes from the 24VAC transformer on the air-conditioning system.
W - This wire comes from the relay that turns on the heating system.
Y - This wire comes from the relay that turns on the cooling system.
G - This wire comes from the relay that turns on the fan.
Before you disconnect anything write down what colored wires are connected to what screws and their markings. Then look at your new one and look for the same labeled screws. After you have compared them and understand where your going connect what to where and have written notes, then you can disconnect the old one and connect the new one. Don't mix anything up or you'll need a serviceman to straighten it out. Check out the links below before you start. Good luck, SS

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You know those 'silica gel' packs that come with shoes, electronics?

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a kinder,

Do they really need to warn people not to eat them? Would someone say, "Hey, look! They gave me a packet of salt with my new shoes! Let's go out to eat!"?

Wouldn't someone who ate such a thing deserve what they got anyways?
You people are GREAT!!

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You would be suprised what people will do. And what they will sue for if not forewarned!! Here's some more I found-

More Silly Warning Labels

Do not iron clothes on body - warning on a Rowenta Iron
Do not use while sleeping. - warning on a Sears hair dryer

Product will be hot after heating - warning on Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding

Warning: may cause drowsiness - warning on Nytol

Warning: contains nuts - warning on Sainsbury's Peanuts

Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands - warning on a Swedish chainsaw

For play only. Cape does not enable user to fly. - warning sign on a Batman costume

This item is intended only to be used as a can cooler and not as a flotation device for cats, guinea pigs, squirrels, or other unsuspecting wildlife. - warning found on a foam can wrap.

Ceiling Fans in Operation. Please be careful when lifting small children. - sign in a fabric warehouse in Wells, South England

On a blanket from Taiwan:
Not to be used as protection from a tornado.

Warning on fireplace log:
Caution -- Risk of Fire.

A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists:
Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.

Warning on an electric router made for carpenters:
This product not intended for use as a dental drill.

On a bottle of shampoo for dogs:
Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.

On a string of Chinese made Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only.

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
Instructions - open packet, eat nuts.

On a hotel provided shower cap:
Fits one head.

On Nytol Nighttime Sleep-Aid:
Warning: May cause drowsiness.

Warning on a cartridge for a laser printer:
Do not eat toner.

Can of self-defense pepper spray warns:
May irritate eyes.

Warning on a Conair Pro Style 1600 hair dryer:
Do not use in shower. Never use while sleeping.

On Silly Putty package warning:
Not for use as earplugs.

On a baby stroller:
Remove child before folding.

On a household iron:
Never iron clothes while they are being worn.

On a fireplace lighter:
Do not use near fire, flame or sparks.

On a handheld massager:
Don't use while sleeping or unconscious.

On a cardboard car sun shield:
Do not drive with sun shield in place

On a sharpening stone:
Knives are sharp.

On bottled water label :
Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth.

On a box of rat poison
Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.

On a toilet bowl cleaning brush:
Do not use orally.

On an electric cattle prods:
For use on animals only

On a can of air freshener:
Keep out of reach of children and teenagers

On a rubber ball toy:
Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball.

On a package of dice:
Not for human consumption.

In the manual of a chainsaw:
Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand.

On the barrel of a .22 caliber rifle:
Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death.

On an electric thermometer:
Do not use orally after using rectally.

On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack:
Remove plastic before eating.

On a TV remote controller:
Not dishwasher safe

On a fireplace log:
"Caution - Risk of Fire"

On a CD-Player:
"Do not use the Ultradisc2000 as a projectile in a catapult."

On a box of birthday candles:
"DO NOT use soft wax as ear plugs or for any other function that involves insertion into a body cavity."

On novelty rock garden:
"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth."

On the "Cycle-Aware" helmet-mounted mirror:
"Remember: Objects in the mirror are actually behind you."

On a packet of juggling balls:
"This product contains small granules under 3 millimeters. Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years in Europe or 8 years in the USA."

On a camera:
"This camera only works when there is film inside."

On a bottle of flavored milk drink:
"After opening, keep upright."

On a can of windscreen de-icing spray:
"Spray works in sub-zero temperatures."

On a Halloween Batman costume:
"This cape does not give the wearer the ability to fly."

need to ki need to know everything there is to know about POPCORN...?

JeNe

if for my cousins report ...due tomorrow...please help...

Answer
How many places of entertainment can you think of where popcorn is sold and eaten? ...At the Movies - which did not happen during the upstart years of theaters for some owners thought that the street popcorn vendor was a distraction to movie goers... at baseball games - who can't forget the infamous verse of "buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack" from the 1908 song Take Me Out to the Ball Game... at circuses, fairs and more!

In its early days, popcorn was sold in cities and towns all across America by street vendors. Many of these vendors were young men and boys who could make a pretty good living selling popcorn both popped (by the bag or shaped into balls or bricks) and unpopped. At a nickel a bag or 1¢ per popcorn ball, the profit in selling popcorn by an 1890s street vendor was said to be 70¢ on the dollar.

People of all ages ate popcorn and implemented its use in holiday decorations as well. For the home cooking adventurist there were recipes for making popcorn balls, candied popcorn, popcorn garnish for soup, "Pop-Corn" cakes, popcorn pudding, popcorn fritters, popcorn cereal, Cracker Jacks, chocolate covered popcorn and even popcorn brittle. Whew!

Early Popping Machines ⢠C. Cretors & Co.

Please take notice of the 1907 "Combination Peanut & Popcorn" machine illustration above. C. Cretors & Company is one of the oldest manufacturers of popcorn popping machinery dating back to the mid 1880s. This company & its workers were corn popping innovators at the turn of the 20th century with new ideas of selling and making popcorn machinery. Steam powered vending carts to horse drawn wagons mounted with peanut roasters and corn poppers were their main line. In 1907 electric powered corn poppers made their catalogue debut. For $240 one could purchase a free standing steam powered combination peanut & corn popper model on wheels in 1913. After surpassing their 100 year anniversary, you can still see the Cretors name at your favorite entertainment places.

⢠Popcorn Trivia â¢

⢠Sears, Roebuck & Co. sold home corn poppers for 8¢ each and 25lbs. of popping corn still on the cob at 5¢.

⢠Popcorn balls were among the most popular confections in the late 1800s & early 1900s.

⢠During the holiday season popcorn made for wonderful decorations from Christmas tree garlands to fireplace mantel ornaments in Victorian homes. It also made for inexpensive gifts.

⢠Some of the popcorn flavorings used during the mid 1800s - 1920: orange & lemon juice, rose, peppermint, honey, vanilla, molasses and sugar.

⢠One could host a "Popcorn Frolic" with the helpful hints from a 1912 party book. The party room would be decorated in a happy pink and white popcorn theme. Popcorn was not only eaten, but was used for party favors and in the games played - "corn-drop", "popcorn races", "popcorn hunt" and so on.

⢠An old 19th century method of cooking popcorn: Pour kernels of corn into a kettle full of lard. When the corn popped after heating it was skimmed off the top as it surfaced!

⢠The first cookbook to mention popcorn was in 1846.

⢠One of the largest popcorn balls ever made was 12 feet in diameter in 1996. It used 2000 pounds of popcorn to construct!

⢠1885 Pop-Corn Ball Recipe â¢

Popcorn balls could also be tinted with food coloring and some were even made with chopped nuts and graded cocoanut added to the recipe mixture.

A simple popcorn ball recipe: âTo six quarts of pop corn boil one pint of molasses about fifteen minutes; then put the corn into a large pan, pour the boiled molasses over it, and stir it briskly until thoroughly mixed. Then with clean hands make the balls of the desired size.â - recipe from an 1885 book by W. H. Colman.

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Help with a natural gas venting question please help!?

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We are finishing our basement and we are going back and fourth between an electric fire place and a gas fireplace. I want gas but I don't know if it can be vented properly. We don't have an existing fireplace so we have to get something called a "zero clearance fire place". Its like the insert that goes into a fire place you just case around it with some sort of decorative casing. Anyhow the only outside wall available to us is underground and under a front window and in a flower bed. It can't be vented up to the roof because... well its in the basement and we can't have a vent pipe going through our living room. How is venting done in this case or can it be done. There is no where else in the basement it can go I'm at a loss. Also the electric fireplaces say they will only heat 400 sqf.....the area to heat is at least 800 square feet. And we live in Canada so we can't get the vent free ones.

Answer
They make a new fireplace that vents in PVC but they are pricey. From what I have seen of them they can have longer runs that would allow you to run it down the wall farther and just box it in.

Is it okay to put an electric fireplace in a loft area?

MC

Answer
Since your heater is electric, it will not "use up" the air, like a kerosene or propane heater that is unvented will . . .having said that the next issue you ought to worry about is how hot the thing gets, there is usually a standard warning label about which surfaces of the heater get hot and (if it is a good one) the "clearances to combustables" that it can safely operate within . . .the last issue is a watts n amps thing . .most household circuits are 15 or 20 amp, and are designed to SAFELY operate at 80% of that rating, that is a 15 amp circuit will safely run 12 amps continuously, and a 20 amp circuit will safely run 16 amps continuously . .to find out how many amps your heater is, there ought to be a label (the UL label) somewhere on it that states how many watts it uses. Dividing the watts by 120 volts will give you the amps it uses . .cut to the chase a 1920 watt heater will run continuously on a 20 amp circuit and a 1440 watt heater will run continuously on a 15 amp circuit, BUT (!!!) that is assuming there is nothing else on the circuit breaker . . . which is pretty unlikely .

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