Do you know where I can buy a good fire pits?

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Fire Pits: I want to buy good fire pit. So, please let me know from when i goes for buying it.

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Indeed, Anybody who like to spend time for relaxation, can buy fire pits from Fire Pit Bargains. Fire Pit Bargains have unique collection of Copper Fire Pits, Outdoor Fire Pits, Electric Fireplaces, Cast Iron Chimineas and extraordinary selection of Fire Pits products.
As per my experience I would suggest people do not have to Go anywhere for fire pits as Fire Pit Bargains offer high-quality products with affordable prices.

Is California's highest in the nation unemployment related to its highest in the nation taxburden?

Tesla V

@Eric, I am not saying it is the rich. It is the high taxes killing jobs in California.

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The unemployment rate is tied to the business climate-taxes are only part of that.

Another part is the amount of crap you have to go through to get anything done in this state. It always seems to require 42 state agencies, any one of which can say no for any reason (or for no reason).

Here's one example--I basically can no longer use my fireplace because of "bad air quality". By any actual measure, the air quality is better than it was 10, 20 or 30 years ago, but they've redefined "bad air quality" so that many more days fall into that category.

And because I have a fireplace (which I'm not allowed to use), I'm legally required to have a carbon monoxide detector in my home, in case the fire that I'm not allowed to burn causes a carbon monoxide build up. The most recent data I ran across in a short search is from 1979-1988 (when you could use your fireplace basically every day if you wanted), where it showed that non-vehicle carbon monoxide inhalation caused 270 deaths. Not per year--for the entire decade.

Nearly 1/4 of those occured in cabins or tents (where people might do something like run a kerosene heater or stove to keep warm, and didn't properly vent it). So because an average of 21 people per year died in houses from carbon monoxide (that's .00009% of the state population at the time), I'm legally required to install and test a carbon monoxide detector-in fact, I could not legally sell the house without one, and I couldn't have any sort of construction done (even something like an electric water heater our in the garage). I'm not saying it's a bad idea to have one, but to legally require it!? That's just asinine.

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how do you heat your house in winter?

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Q. I am just curious as to how others are heating their house during the winter months. We are looking to reduce our propane bill it just seems that every option we choose ends up being about the same cost without investing $10,000 for geothermal (after rebates). We just installed a 91% efficient furnace last year so our furnace is good to go. We also have a free standing wood stove that we use on occasion. The wood stove is old and we don't trust it while we are sleeping or away for very long. Last year we used about 700 gallons LP and burned probably 1/2 cord of wood. We have a single level 1500 sq. ft. house. We were considering putting a pellet stove in but are unsure how many tons of pellets it would burn to determine if it would be worth it. We also though about installing some of the new ceiling fans that have the space heater in them, but they are $250 a pop and still cost a lot to operate. Just looking for some opinions and no, I don't want to hang blankets up or shut rooms off because we use all of them. Does anyone use a pellet stove? How much pellets do you burn? Do you like it? Thanks in advance!!!!!

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We have a 3-story, 4,200 s.f. center-hall stucco-on-brick colonial built in 1890 with 46 windows and five glass (French) doors. We have hot-water radiators and burn natural gas to to heat, as well as we have three functional fire-places built with the house. Natural gas in the PECO service area is approximately $1.14/therm (100,000 BTU), about 43% cheaper than #2 fuel oil at this time. We moved into the house about 2.5 years ago, and when we moved in the existing heating system had been allowed to freeze, the boiler (400,000 BTU oil-burner) had failed and 17 of 34 radiators had also failed along with four of six risers. Yes, we knew this going in.

When we replaced the radiators, we installed thermostatic valves. We installed a 96% efficient gas-fired modulating condensing boiler (230,000 BTU) that also handled domestic hot water via a super-insulated low-loss storage tank. The total cost of the conversion and replacements including the registered master plumber to do the boiler install and the inspection and utility certification was just over $12,000 - I did 80% of the work myself. My plumber stated that if he had done the entire job, it would have cost just under $20,000. I believe him. But the payback against Oil is pretty fast at any price.

Our cost last year (Philadelphia region) for all energy for 12 full months was under $3,600, inclusive of heat, hot water, cooking (gas) drying (gas) and electricity. We do not have central AC, but we do have large window units on the first floor and smaller units in each bedroom, of which three are going at any one time, typically, in very hot weather. Under most conditions only the bedroom units are on and only when occupied. Large masonry houses neither get so not nor so cold as frame houses in weather extremes. We are on track in 2010 to be slightly lower than in 2009 overall. We heat to 58F when the house is empty (during the day) and 68F during the evenings and on weekends, or when we are home (vacation or days off). We use a "smart" thermostat with an outside air sensor that works with the boiler to have the house at-temperature when we want it to be, not just starting the system at that point. We are not fanatical about heating (or cooling) at all. We use the fireplaces (library, dining room and master bedroom) quite often in the winter - they draw well and permit good modulation - so we do feel that they are net-positive for energy. Many are not. If we run the fireplace in the bedroom with the door partially closed it does get warm pretty quickly.

The thermostatic radiator valves allow us to reduce heat in unoccupied rooms even when the rest of the house is warm - which results in large savings - yet have the convenience of just turning them up if needed. We have considered a pellet stove (we have an ideal location for one) and also fireplace inserts. The cost-benefit ratio is not quite there yet - based on our use and habits, we have calculated that when natural gas reaches about $2.00/therm they will be a worthwhile investment - as long as good burning wood (oak) remains at $125/full cord or less.

A 200,000 BTU (net) geothermal system will set us back in excess of $25,000 in our environment - that is simply not going to happen. The payback will be beyond our lifetime.

All our rooms but the four majors (library, dining room, living room and kitchen) have ceiling fans - and we use them pretty much all year. Up in the winter, down in the summer. We do have electric space heaters - basic ceramic plug-in portables - that we use here-and-there as needed. Spending $0.21/hour to make one or two people and/or two cats comfortable in one room is a bunch better than heating an entire house for $2.63/hour to the same temperature - although I repeat - we are not fanatical about heat - we just will not heat all 4,200 s.f. if there is only one of us at home during an odd time. So, calculate on that basis when you are considering alternate fuels or heat sources.

Other things we have done: Install tight storm doors (high-quality), repair windows, caulk cracks, insulate and install the correct vapor-barrier system in our crawl-spaces, use only high-quality energy-star appliances sized for our actual needs, move to CLF lamps for general use, water saving faucets and shower-heads and so on and so forth. Each and every little bit helps. No one item overly costly and nothing exotic or hard to maintain.

Good luck with it.

Heat Pump / Thermostat?

derek z

I have a 1,400 sf home in central indiana. Our electric bill is $400.00 this month! I just put 35 bags of cellulose insulation in the attic and tried to seal up all of the small leaks around the house. We have a heat pump with a secondary supply being an electric furnace. I would have thought that adding insulation and sealing the house would help dramatically, but my bill is still projected to be around $300.00 next month!! I feel as if the heat pump is running waayyyyy too much. I know that when the temps are low here in the midwest they will tend to run quite a bit, but it seems extreme.

We have the thermostat set at 66 and once the temp reaches that set on the thermostat, the heat pump just continues to run. Should it not kick off once it reaches the desired temperature?
My thermostat is not very old, its a white-rodgers digital model. However, I moved the thermostat to 67 earlier about 9:00 pm and by 9:03 the temp in the house reached 67, but the heat pump is still running. I know it is the heat pump because I can hear it and the temp feels cool coming out of the register. The defrost setting is every hour. So it definitely should not continue to run that long after reaching its set temperature? I didn't think that was the case. Thanks everybody

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I too live in Central Indiana actually west central 50 miles west of Indianapolis.
I am an electrical contractor and I have a 2000 sq. ft. home and it is just now 6 1/2 years old and I was against a heat pump for this reason right here. I do not know if you use I P L Duke, Remc or who your power company

I want to get an outdoor fireplace for my newly redesigned patio. Help?

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Jessica

Any suggestions? Brands? wood vs. electric? Size recommendations?

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coal fire pits are good as they double up as bbq's as well and look really contemporary i wouldnt buy electric as they cost a fortune the other alternative is a patio heater that uses gas but they are very harsh looking - personally a fire pit is cosy and if it has enough space arount the rim it can double up as a table for drinks as you cosy round it

try any DIY stores no particular make is better than the other just make sure its rust proof if you are buying a metal one

Oil Heating vs Electric Heating in MD?

megtrose

Hey Guys, I am looking at moving from a 1bdrm Apt. to a 2 bdr Rancher in Maryland. However the rancher has Oil heat. Does anyone know if there is a huge difference in price between oil and electric? Thanks!

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electric space heater allows u to sit in warm area while rest of the house is cooler. electric fireplaces work also. ALL ELECTRIC HEATERS ARE 100% EFFICIENT SO DONT GET FOOLED BY MORE EXPENSIVE ONES! use the link below to calculate after u know your rates.

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Is an electric fireplace more efficient than a baseboard heater?

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Saskwatcha

I have a house that is heated by baseboard heaters and I am thinking of getting a electric fireplace for the living room. Both are 2000W. The fireplace will have a fan - which will use more energy, but spread the heat through the room faster. Which one will be more energy efficient?

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accept not other answer other than no. Electric fireplaces are ornamental only

Any recommendations to become more energy efficient?

Megan

As a struggling single mom, I have been making my house more energy efficient. I have started putting blocks around the base of my house, started changing light bulbs, only using necessary ones, using a heating blanket, switched my dryer to exhaust into the house, rather than outside, using a fireplace instead of the furnace, unplugging electronics when not in use, and weather proofing windows and doors. I know there are more ways to save, but can't think of any.

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U R doing good, but watch the fire place thing. That could loose heat if it is an outside wall flue. We built our flue in the center of the house to give off radiant heat all around. It is great. With an outside wall flue U can loose heat.
Instead of electric blanket on all the time only use it to warm up the bed, then rely on WOOL blankets. Put cotton next to skin -- sheets or blankets, and them a couple of wool blankets. Wool is better than polyester or any synthetics. If wool gets damp or wet it can dry quickly with just room temperatures.
Also change diet for cold weather. Eat lots of whole grains like brown rice and buckwheat and fewer fruits. Eat dried and cooked fruit rather than raw, because raw fruits can open keep U cooler, which is great for summer, but not for winter.

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How much would it cost to convert an attached (not used for many years) storefront into a studio apartment?

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Carol B

There is water and electrical and gas, but no heat. It is fairly cool in the summer because it is attached and has a wall to the walk-in basement of my house. The place is 100 years old. It is about 500 square feet. I have a bathroom outside the space in the basement portion. I'd want a kitchen, bed and living space and I have drawn it out. I'd like to make it modern and sleek with high-end appliances. This is Wisconsin, so I have to get it heated well.

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You have a number of options for the heating, electric baseboard heaters, gas or electric fireplace. Another option is radiant heat in the floor (very efficient & comfortable) depending on your flooring.
You will need an electical outlet for every 6' of wall, generally, as well as lighting, appliances & communications. You may need to upgrade your electrical panel.
Your existing main drain will determine where you can put your plumbing. The main drain may need an upgrade as well, or you may need to add an additional one in order to handle 2 sinks, tub, toilet & possibly laundry.
Line up some estimates from electrical & plumbing & you will have a good idea what you're in for there.
How much structure will you need? Framing & drywall.
Paint & trim. Windows. Doors. Closets. Cabinets. Hardware. Fixtures. Lighting. Flooring. (new subfloor)
Outside finishes. With so little to go on, my guess is $15-30+ thousand plus appliances. You can save on labour by doing as much as you can yourself & calling on friends & family. Some creative shopping for fixtures & materials can save much more. Good luck with your project!
PS Design tip: If you have an internal bathroom (no window) install a transom window above the door to borrow light.

where can I find unique decorative fireplaces?

nyaaaps

less than 1,000 dollars.

decorative and unique doesnt have to be electric or functional, just has to look neat and like a firerplace...then i can buy a decorative fire screen.

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There are many great sites online where you can find an endless number of fireplace ideas. One of my favorite sites is:

This site is a treasure trove of fireplace designs of every imaginable kind, including stone, masonry, traditional, modern and much more. Check it out!

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Where can I buy an Amish Fireplace in Kentucky?

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jenelle

Where can I buy one? and how much are there.

If u don't mind, include a source, please. =]

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If you are getting it for looks is fine but if you are getting it for "saving" money dont even waste your time. I read it on other places too but here are few reviews that people wrote on this site http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/12/09/heat-surge-fireplace-whats-up-with-that/

My husband and I purchased two of these Heat Surge fireplaces and we have seen NO savings on ur electric bill. We turned our thermostat down to 68 degrees for the month, and our electric bill went up. Go figure. Where is the savings at?? They are misleading the public into a ton of savings, and all you have is fireplaces that look good in your home. We purchased these for the saving, but their is NONE! Very dissapointed and would not recommend these unless you want to pay higher electric bills.


Eden Pure finished dead last in Consumer Reports Oct. 2007 report.

If you have access to nat. gas, it takes a lot of discipline to come out ahead by heating just one room at a time with electricity.

Electric heat costs about twice as much per delivered BTU as natural gas in most parts of the USA. One kilowatt hour of electricity supplies 3413 BTU. One hundred cubic feet of gas (almost exactly one âthermâ on your gas bill) is 100,000 BTU. Look up your local prices and do the math. One therm costs about $1.05 right now in the upper Midwest. Divide that by 80% efficiency on a typical furnace = $1.31 per 100,000 BTU delivered. You need 29.3 kilowatt hours to deliver 100,000 BTU (at 100% efficiency). At 10 cents per kilowatt hour, thatâs about $2.90.

Amish fireplace heat surge Not worth it?

Michelle H

Warring these fireplace only last a year. We got one last year for Christmas did not use it a lot. This winter we use it only at night to warm my daughter bedroom. Well last night went to turn it on and it would not turn on.Call the company all they would do is offer us another one for $139.00 The stove works but nothing like what they say. And they are made in China.

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I do not own one of these but at one time I was considering buying one for my rental apartment downstairs, so I did some research. These fireplaces are cleverly advertised to make the consumer think the HEATER is Amish-made, but in fact it is only the outer wood mantle that is Amish-made. (By the way, I would not let the quality of this product reflect negatively on the work of the Amish ....they have good morals and standards and are worthy of respect.) However, the HEATER component of these fireplaces is manufactured in China, and well, we all know the issues associated with Chinese products lately !!! lol

Please check my link from Consumer Reports and Better Business Bureau:
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/home/2009/02/heat-surge-roll-n-glow-electric-fireplaces-amish-heaters-better-business-bureau.html

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Why is my gas bill so high in the summer?

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GriswoldCT

I have an apartment and my gas bill is around 45 dollars. I use central air which runs of electricity. Also we have a gas fireplace with a pilot light which burns a little but not 45 dollars worth. Any ideas? I was thinking maybe the water heater...

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I'm betting your hot water heater runs on gas. If so, and you use a lot of hot water that will run it high. Is your stove gas or electric? If it's gas every time you use the stove or oven it's more gas.

What is the best thing to do when there is an earthquake?

camelspin

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The most important thing to do is to remain calm. If you are inside a building stand in a corner or under an interior doorway, or under sturdy desk or table. Engineers actually approve of the idea of standing in an interior doorway- it is not just a myth. Avoid windows, fireplaces, large mirrors, and tall furniture. Stay clear of heavy machinery that may fall over. Do not get into an elevator. If you are outdoors, or near an exit move away from buildings and power lines that may fall. As long as your are in a structurally sound building, it is probably better to stay inside. If you are in an automobile stop in an open area away from overpasses and power lines. When driving, the shake of an earthquake will often feel like something is wrong with the car and may not be apparent. Stay away from beaches.

Immediately afterwards, be cautious about possible broken power lines and gas lines, and check to see if people are okay. Do not use the phone unless it is an emergency because if they are working, the lines will be jammed and need to be left open for emergency calls. Turn off the utilities like water, gas, and power to buildings if there is any chance of damage.

If you live in an earthquake prone area these are some easy things you can do to make your home more earthquake proof:

1. Find out if your homeowner's insurance covers earthquakes.

2. Be familiar with how to turn off your natural gas, water, and electric utilities. Consider installing an "earthquake valve" on your natural gas line. This type of valve shuts off automatically if there is shaking. It could prevent your house from burning down. Here are a few:
http://www.earthquakestore.com/gas_shut_...

3. Brace your water heater with at least two metal straps tied to a major wood stud or anchored to a concrete wall. The straps should be anchored with a wide angle extending laterally about two feet on each side of the water heater, if possible.

4. Install child-proof type latches on your overhead kitchen cabinets and other cabinets where things might fall out.

5. Anchor the top of tall furniture to a wall using a strap and anchor, or an angle bracket secured to a stud in the wall. Hanging pictures should be hung from hooks secured into studs.
Move chandeliers, tall bookshelves, and large mirrors away from beds. By the time a sleeping occupant has realized the earthquake is happening the hazard may have already fallen on the bed.

6. If you have an antenna attached to a masonry chimney, move it. Masonry chimneys should be checked and tuck-pointed if the mortar has begun to deteriorate. Be aware that masonry chimneys are very likely to shake apart in an earthquake.

Preparedness:
1. Be prepared to live without power and water for at least 72 hours. The water heater and toilet tank will supply up to 45 gallons of water if they are not damaged. Having a water purifying filter on hand is always a good idea. These camping type filters are the ones I recommend but either water purification tablets or those household water filtering kits are suitable:
http://www.rei.com/online/store/search?n...

2. Have a battery operated radio on hand, or even one of those self-powering crank units.

3. Flashlights and batteries are essential.

4. Don't expect the telephone, either land or cellular to work. If they are working, avoid using them except for emergencies as they will be overloaded.

5. Be prepared to live outdoors, preferably in a tent while there is risk of an aftershock. If your house is damaged seriously it may not be safe to re-enter.

6. Have a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on hand.

7. Have a family plan, and plan ahead who will be responsible for helping elderly or children out of the house and the route. Know your neighborhood and the skills of your neighbors. If there are doctors or other emergency personnel in the area know how to contact them. If your family is spread out, have someone out of the area for everyone to check in with. Long distance calls will be easier than local calls.

8. Make some plans for your pets. Many pets get confused during earthquakes and get lost.

9. Keep a small camp stove handy, or at least some canned food and a manual can opener. Eat the food in your refrigerator first, then the food in the freezer. An unopened freezer will last about 3 days.

10. Apply the same concepts to your workplace. Know how you will contact the rest of your family if at work. Many emergency personnel have their entire family carry a small CB-radio because they realize they would not be able to function properly if they were uncertain about the status of their family.

11. Stay off the roads unless it is an emergency. Try to leave roads open for emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks.

If you want to read more about earthquake preparation buy or check out a copy of this book:
Yanev, Peter I. , 1991, Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country: How to Save Your Home and Life. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. 218 pp. ISBN: 0877017719
(at this moment there are 18 copies available used on Amazon.com starting at $4.25. I am sure other booksellers will have this book as well)

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What color of furniture can I buy to match my mahogany platform bed?

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Ozzie

The bed only came with the 2 nightstands, it looks very nice and sleek but I don't know what other color to use. I need a dresser or a 5 or 6 drawer chest for my clothes. The walls in my room are off white. Im trying to keep it simple and modern looking. Maybe a few frames in black/white pictures. Any help. Only serious replies.

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Mahogany can go towards the red or brown shades so I wish there was a picture. There is a bedroom set in black that Ashley has that has a brown wood top and comes in two dressers and a wardrobe that you could try, but it is more cottage style with round feet. I would go black for a modern look. Wicker could go too. The furniture stores have such great deals now it is worth walking through a few and snapping some pics with your phone and holding it up at home. Remember you don't want to just like it - furniture is a long term commitment! Be sure you love it and it suits the storage needs you have. Otherwise, I often think it looks modern and streamlined to do a California closets type of treatment and have no dressers - just built ins. then you can put up some beautiful artwork or a mirror or a tv over an electric fireplace and play up the romance with the added spaciousness. A rug and chair in front of the fireplace is what I did and I love the feel.

What can i do to prepare for an earthquake?

Sansa

i live in california, where we are expecting a large earthquake soon.

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Fasten shelves securely to walls, and place heavy objects on lower shelves.
Store breakable items in low, closed cabinets.
Hang items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds and anywhere people sit.
Brace hanging light fixtures.
Repair known defective electrical wiring and gas connections.
Strap your water heater to studs in the wall and bolt it to the floor.
Repair any large existing cracks in walls or foundations.
Store poisons such as pesticides and herbicides, as well as flammable liquids, on bottoms shelves of latched cabinets.
Identify safe places in each room (under sturdy furniture, against inside walls, away from glass).
Locate safe places outdoors (away from buildings, trees, electrical lines, and bridges).
Teach family members how to turn off gas, electricity, and water.
Teach children how to dial 911 in an emergency.
Have disaster supplies on hand (flashlight and extra batteries, battery operated radio, fist aid kit with manual, emergency food and drinking water, non electric can opener, cash, sturdy shoes).
Develop an emergency communications plan in case family members are separated.
During an earthquake (indoors)...
Take cover beneath a sturdy piece of furniture or against an indoor wall away from glass that might break.
Stay inside! The most dangerous thing you can do during an earthquake is to try to leave.
During an earthquake (outdoors)...
Move into the open, away from buildings, street lights, and overhead utility wires. Stay there until the shaking stops.
During an earthquake (in a moving vehicle)...
Try to find a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, and overhead wires.
Stop quickly and stay in the vehicle.
Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Bridges and ramps may have been damaged during the shaking.
Dealing with pets...
The behavior of pets may change after an earthquake, and they may become aggressive or defensive.
Leash dogs or keep them in a fenced area.
Pets may not be allowed in emergency shelters, so prepare an emergency supply that includes a several day supply of dry pet food and a large water container.
After the earthquake...
Be prepared for aftershocks. They may cause additional damage for hours to months after the main shock.
Help injured or trapped persons within the limits of your abilities.
Listen to a battery operated radio or television for emergency information.
Check on the elderly and disabled, or children who may need special help.
Stay out of damaged buildings!
Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
Clean up spilled materials.
Open cabinet and closet doors cautiously.
Inspect chimneys for damage, and be extremely careful when lighting fires in fireplaces. Chimney damage may lead to fires.
Check utilities for damage. If you smell gas, turn off the gas and do not use electrical devices (including telephones). Stay away from broken electrical wires, and turn off the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If water pipes are damaged, do not use the toilet and avoid tap water for drinking. Use your emergency supply, and melt ice cubes for additional water.

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In Canada, what's the longest electric power outage your town ever had?

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Eric S

In the US Northeast and Midatlantic, a Nor'easter October snowstorm ravaged the states of New York and Connecticut...

and my friends in Connecticut in some areas are out of Power after 9 days in the dark....
on another note, they got so bored that they started practicing bestiality to entertain themselves...(not this part's a joke)...the rest is serious though

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In 2005 we had a bad snowstorm that was coupled with high winds. Our house was completely drifted over and we couldn't get out. Our power went out as the pole at the end of our road was downed when a transport truck hit it in the storm. It was out for almost two days........but we had a oil/wood burning furnace and fireplace so we got by just fine. I was mainly worried about the pipes freezing as when the electricity is out, the well pump is out too, so no water flow, even though the hot water tank is heated by the oil/wood combo furnace. When you live in the North, you are prepared for such things, and we had plenty of flashlights, lanterns, bottled water, and cast iron pots/kettle that could be used on the fireplace. The perishables in my fridge/freezer were just put out onto the Florida room to keep cool.

Our nearest neighbour was about a km down the highway, but we kept in touch via walkie talkie. Our power was back on two days before he was able to plow us out of the house. It was an interesting almost five days....

Gas or electric fireplace?

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!

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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.

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Places and Things to check out in Ventura County?

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AgilityObs

Hi I am planning on visiting ventura county since I will be going to school at Moorpark College soon. Is there anything around the Moorpark/Thousand Oaks/SemiValley area I should definately check out? Where do all the college students hang out? Also, I'm going to be looking for some nice areas to live...any siggestions? Also I have a dog so any dog parks or things for dogs to do? Any help would be great!

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So Many Things To Do!

1. Plan a day discovering that rare find in one of the many antique and thrift shops on Main Street. Visit the galleries, perfumeries, jewelry, dress and bookshops that dot the alleys and main thoroughfares.
2. Book a ghost tour with Richard Senate, historian, author and resident expert on Ventura history. Senate knows all the scuttle about past and present witches, ghouls and goblins as well as those unsolved Ventura mysteries. Visit his website http://www.ghost-stalker.com.
3. For day hikes in Ventura County go to http://web.venturacountystar.com/hike.
4. For elegant self-indulgence and well being, go to the Spa at the renovated Ojai Valley Inn, (only 11 miles from downtown Ventura) where from Monday to Thursday, non-guests can use the spa facilities for $50/day. (This includes pools, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, exercise rooms, luxurious lounges with fireplaces, etc.) With any of the massage services, the spa is $20/day. Visit http://www.ojairesort.com/ or call 805-646-5511 for information and reservations. The golf course is available for $65 after 2:00 PM, $170 before.
5. Leave time to take in a play at the Rubicon Theatre at 1006 East Main Street. Enjoy a star-studded cast of professional actors and outstanding plays. http://www.rubicontheatre.org or check your local newspaper listing.
6. Donât miss the Ventura County Museum of History & Art at 100 East Main Street (805-653-0323). Explore early Chumash culture, the vibrant Mission and Rancho era, the great rush of 19th century settlement and 20th century growth through their award-winning long-term exhibit, Ventura County in the New West. This small museum is filled with murals and replicas of furnishings, homes, businesses, and agricultural equipment from the 18th though 20th century. This is a great place to bring your kids.
7. Across from the Ventura County Museum is the Albinger Archaeological Museum, a fun museum that features the five major cultures that have found home in Ventura - Chumash, Spanish, Chinese, American and Mexican. You can also see artifacts dating back 3,500 years. Outside is the foundation of the âlost mission church,â an ancient earth oven and the oldest standing structure in Ventura County â the mission filtration building.
8. You will find the San Buenaventura Mission at 225 E. Main Street. One of the original California missions, it was founded in 1782 and completed in 1809; the present mission includes a restored church and a small museum which opens into a garden. The entrance is through the gift shop. This beautiful mission is the last built by Padre Junipero Serra, the force behind many of the missions here in California.
9. Off the beaten track, Ventura Harbor Village is a secret known to some savvy Angelenos and Venturians, yet still to be discovered by the rest of the world. Nestled in a marina next to the waterfront, the Village offers you hours of surprise shopping, restaurants, harbor cruises, music and comedy. Harbor Village features over 30 specialty shops and restaurants, comedy club, hoppinâ music on weekend afternoons, a 36-horse carousel, narrated harbor cruises; pedal boat, electric boat, and kayak rentals; sport fishing, dive shop and charters. The Village faces a marina filled with motor and sailboats, yachts and fishing vessels.
10. If your children â of any age - are getting tired of sight seeing, take them to the Carousel Marketplace (805-644-3234) in the Harbor Village where they will find pinball machines of all types, games galore, and a real merry-go-round.
The Marketplace also has a room to rent for birthday parties right next to the carousel.
11. Ventura Dive & Sport (805-650-6500) sells and rents diving equipment, sport clothing and accessories. They will be your center points for outfitting you and reserving the dive boats to Channel Islands that leave from the Harbor Village marina.
12. Pacific Sailing (805-658-6508) offers sailboat charters, harbor cruises, coastal excursions, sunset cruises and Channel Island trips on their 30-foot boats.
13. Go fishing off the Ventura Pier with other local fishermen; or take a long stroll, bike or roller blade on the paved bike trail along the waterfront and beaches that lead to the pier.
14. Visit Olivas Adobe, a wonderful example of Spanish architecture depicting how the wealthy and powerful lived. This adobe is over 150 years old and featured on the National Register of Historic Places. Look for âCowboys, Heroes & Outlaws,â an event designed for the entire family to get to know more about American Cowboy Western heritage. There will be a children's "cowboy college" and a Chumash Village. Go to http://www.ci.ventura.ca.us for more details.
15. Also donât forget to check your local listings and the above website (#14) for the schedules for two annual events for everyone: the Ventura County Fair at Seaside Park (August) and the downtown ArtWalks (April, August, and Nove

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What did a middle class home look like during the 19th century?

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LE SOLEIL

what was important during that time?

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It would have varied depending on what part of the 19th century people lived in ,and the degree of prosperity of the family concerned. Some middle class households were larger than others.

Generally speaking, anyone who considered themselves middle class would be likely to have at least one servant. Even a family on quite a modest income, the family of a shopkeeper or schoolteacher say, would probably have a maid of all work, and an upper middle class family, on a larger income, would have two or three servants, perhaps a cook, a housemaid, and maybe a parlormaid as well. They might also have a nanny to take care of the children when small.

Most rooms would have a fireplace, and fires would be lit in cold weather, cleaning out the grates, laying fires etc, was one of the jobs that a housemaid would do. Smoke and cinders from fires made rooms dirty very quickly, so a lot of dusting, sweeping, etc, would need to be done.

In the early 19th century, candles and oil lamps were the main form of lighting. In the late 19th century, electricity and gas began to be used in private homes, a middle class house might have gaslight or even electric light.

Virtually every middle class household would have a piano, and the daughters of the house would learn to sing and play to entertain themselves and any company. In the late 1800s, the gramaphone began to be popular, but making your own music remained popular into the 20th century.

In an upper middle class household, the children would generally have a room of their own, usually upstairs, which was used as a day nursery for them to play in etc. This might become a schoolroom when they were older, or they might have a seperate schoolroom if the house was big enough.

In an upper middle class household the master of the house would be likely to have a room of his own, called the study, where he could work, or just spend time by himself, reading, etc. The mistress of the household would be likely to regard the drawing room as her own particular domain, this would be where the piano would be likely to be, and where she would entertain her friends.

The more modest household of a lower middle class family would not have so many rooms, but they were likely to have a parlour, where company would be entertained, and where the piano would be.

In the early 19th century, most middle class households would not have a bathroom. Baths would be taken in a tub in front of the fire, which would be filled and emptied by hand. Most people would not bathe every day, as filling and emptying a tub was a lot of work. But they did wash. People had washstands in their bedrooms, and would wash themselves down with a sponge. Toilets were normally outside, and people often had chamber pots under the bed to use in the night, since most people did not fancy going outside in the dark.

By the late 19th century, many upper middle class households would have had bathrooms, but maids would still be expected to bring hot water to bedrooms for washing. Many people also had flushing toilets by this time, but they were still regarded as something of a luxury.

Ways to take away the smell of smoke other than incense?

Ramen Ever

I burn incense in my room because it's the only thing I could find that would keep it from smelling like an ashtray. The problem is they give me a screaming headache. I love the way they smell but I can't go into my room without my head hurting. Sprays and candles don't work. Is there any other way I can kill the smell of smoke?

Yes, I know smoking is bad for me. If that's all you have to say please don't answer.

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I'm surprised your parents aren't saying anything about this. Surely they're not unaware of this problem in your room. Of course, there are always tales of teenagers smoking in their rooms by hanging their heads out the window. You can also try dishes or cups filled with vinegar & some filled with baking soda. However, then you'd have the smell of the vinegar, plus it wouldn't really be enough, about the same as the candles.

There are electric ashtrays that you could try. I don't know how well they work. There are also e-cigarettes or something like that, which are supposed to be smoke free, only giving people the nicotine rush. They seem to be getting a lot of attention lately. They are probably far more expensive than regular cigarettes & subject to strong regulation of the sales.

Your only real choices are smoking outside or buying a really good air cleaner, which could cost you almost $200 + replacement of the filters. Hope you have lots of money. If you smoked in the rest of the house, & if it were only a few times a day, you might be able to smoke near the kitchen stove with the exhaust fan on, but I'm not sure if that's safe from blowing up near a gas stove or if it would completely work in hiding the smell. If you smoked in the bathroom with the exhaust fan on in there, you'd still have the smell in the towels & in the bathroom curtain & shower curtain. If you had a wood-burning fireplace, there are ways to set the flue when it's not in use & smoking with your head almost in the fireplace so that the smoke would go up the chimney. I'm not sure how well that would work in hiding it from your parents. They might smell it right away when walking into the house.

You would also need something over your head to keep your hair from smelling like smoke + wearing a smoking jacket to keep the smell off your clothes. Then you'd also need to brush your teeth every time you had a smoke, not a bad idea.

Of course, in advising a teenager about something that is illegal for the teenager, I hope I'm simply showing what a hassle that it is, & that none of these is really a very good solution. Otherwise, I would be in big trouble, wouldn't I?

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220 V electric fireplace INSERTS?

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Chasuriya

I'm looking for a place that I can buy an electric fireplace insert. Just the logs and no surrounding frame or mantelpiece. It needs to be 220 V and the logs and flame have to look real. Is there any place where I can order it online or a company that you know of? Thanks.
This is the perfect example of what I am looking for, only it is 120V and I need 220V.

http://www.flametex.net/dimplex/Inserts/dimplex_dfi2309.htm
I only want the log parts, no frame or mantel parts please!!

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If you look on this page down at the bottom you will find other inserts that are 220V.
http://www.flametex.net/Dimplex%20inserts.htm

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 ?

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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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Fireplace turns on by itself as well as other electronics?

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Joey Natha

So, I've had a few weird things happen to me before if you look at my other question about idiotic comment's where I posted weird things happened. Now things are just getting weird.

My parents recently got a new house in SW Charlotte, NC by DR Horton. We moved in two months ago it was a big 2 story and I really like the house and school is good. But recently weird things are beginning to happen here. One time I just sit in the living room and we have a gas fire place between two windows with a portrait above it, you have to use a switch on the wall to turn it on; so well one time i was just watching aerial america: New York and all of a sudden the fireplace starts up. It's pretty creepy and it just starts up regularly. When the family sits together, when I'm just passing through, or just randomly. Sometimes when I come home from school and nobody's here the fire place is on or just randomly starts. Then sometimes the microwave turns on by itself. it's really weird.

So is this just an electrical line burnt out or is it something else it is scary. What if something goes wrong and our beautiful house goes up in flames?
It's all new, the Amherst plan Elevation D. By DR Horton North Carolina, Charlotte, Fox Ridge.

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Your parents need to call the builder and get him to check the gas and electric lines. There could be a short as you suspect and it needs fixing before there is an accident.

I'm about to be 18 and I have some questions?

Starla Sul

Okay, well, I honestly don't know how to start. I guess I kind of need like a mentor or something? I don't want to feel stupid but I honestly have no one I can ask these to and I feel slightly over-whelmed. Well, I might as well start from the beginning, I live in Dayton, Ohio and I'm a 17 year old female, and I want to move out by the time I'm 18, and my birthday is in the beginning of June. I have so many questions I don't even know where to start and I'm just looking for someone to answer some of my questions, no matter how stupid they may be.

First of all, does anyone know what places hire people under 18? I know of McDonald's, Starbucks, Burger King, etc. I've applied to some of these and never got a call back and I really want to get a job as soon as possible because my parents won't let me get my license until I have one, which I understand completely but I have no way of getting around anywhere aside from walking, which is good for me, but sometimes it's just too much. Btw, I think sometimes I tend to go on and on... Like I'm doing now.
Anyway, how much does getting a drivers license cost? Including everything in drivers ed?
What are some typical appliances/furniture most people have?
With most apartments will I be using gas or electric or both? Add price estimates, if possible?
What is a reasonable price for one bedroom apartments?
Is it better to have a roommate? (I have looked this up many times, and done the math to the best of my ability and I always come up short, going by minimum wage and maximum prices, but honestly this all confuses me.)

I have so many more questions so if anyone could/would help me out reply here or send me an email at: nonya_bizz_nizz@yahoo.com


I appreciate any help. I think I need all that I can get right now.

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You might get a job at Macy's or a place like Marshall's, Home Goods, Hallmark, etc. Also - all the fast food chain restaurants - Denny's, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, Sonic; coffee shops too.

A driverâs license application will cost you about $10. The eye exam is free at the DMV. You will need to borrow somebodyâs car for the actual exam.
Are your parents buying you a car? If not, you might not be able to get one yourself just yet, because of your credit history (read below.) You will also need insurance - talk to them and see who will be paying about that.

Typical appliances/furniture: I'll tell you the very basic things that you'll need... a bed with box spring, a dresser (or two), a couch, table/desk with several chairs, coffee table and/or side table. You will likely need a microwave, a toaster, some plates, cups, silverware, utensils, knives, a frying pan (if you plan on cooking), tablecloth, trash can, towels, shower curtain and a mat, a laundry basket, a shoe rack, some hangers. You might want to get a TV and a computer. Think about the curtains/blinds.

Apartments usually use electricity for things like the fridge, microwave, washer and dryer, A/C. Most ovens and some fireplaces use gas. My husband and I pay about $180 for everything in a 1,200 ft. apartment in New Jersey (close to New York City.)

I looked at apartment prices in and around Dayton, Ohio for you. You can get a 1 or 2 bedroom for about $500+. Of course there are some cheaper options â like $375 for a 1 bedroom. Check out craigslist.org

Having a roommate - Do you have credit cards or a credit history? If you donât, it might be a challenge renting your own place. You will have to search for roommates who already have a lease. And even then a lot of people wonât be willing to share their space with you. Because you have no way of proving that you are âfinancially responsible.â Even if you have a job - being employed at a certain place for less than a year is not considered as a good enough âproof.â Plus, itâs always nice to share the utilities with someone. Itâs even better if you get several roommates, as there are nice 4 bedroom houses for $800. That means that youâd have to pay $200 for your room. And it could be fun to have some company since you are 18.
I had 4 roommates when I was your age.

You will also have to pay for Internet, TV and phone â that should be around $100 a month for the regular service and about $165 if you want to add the premium channels and some insanely fast Internet (like Verizon FiOs.)
Water is about $30-50 if you do a lot of laundry.

Iâd be happy to answer any other questions that you might have. Drop me a line if you'd like.

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Does anyone own a EdenPURE room heater 1500 watt do u like it and how much does it cost u to run it ???

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Pine Ridge

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Don't believe the hype about this heater. There is nothing magic about it. All electric heaters work at 100% efficiency, and it doesn't matter if they are oil filled fake radiators, or resistance wires, or Quartz radiant heaters...1500watts will cost 1.5 times whatever your kwh rate is for every hour you run it.
The ONLY way such a heater will save you any money is if you turn down the heat in the rest of the house, and only use it in the room you are in, and take it with you wherever you go. And even THEN it's not a done deal, because if your regular heating system is gas, it might still be cheaper to run the regular one.

Ok...there is one way you might save money with electric space heaters, and that is with a "radiant" type heater that has exposed quartz rods. This kind of heater will only heat what it is pointed at, so you can set it where you are and it will feel like a fireplace. It will still use whatever the watt rating is, but it won't be trying to heat all the air in the space, like the Edenpure unit does. Plus, they are a lot lighter so they are easier to move around, and they are a lot cheaper to buy.

advice for oil heat and propane emergency help?

greengo

Moved into new house in new state (CT) today. Bought house last month, had heat on low, all electricity turned on etc. Never NEVER had oil heat or propane before, nobody said anything, however, it is snowy and it seems the oil is empty. ALSO the propane is for the fireplace but there is NO GAGE and we don't know how much propane there is. ALSO the water is super super cold it is 47 degrees. How do we stop the pipes from freezing, and how long can we use the propane fireplace, will it just go out when it runs out of propane? Long drive from the south and now in trouble already in the new house what should we do overnight? We will call people in the am I guess but I don't want the pipes to freeze. I don't know how safe it is to leave the fireplace on.

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The fireplace will just go out when the gas runs out. If it uses bbq grill tanks, you can buy them at Lowes or Home Depot. They should only be stored or used outdoors. You can check the level by pouring some warm water down one side until it warms up. The liquid lp will not warm up. Quickly dry the tank and run your hand up and down to see where the temperature change is.

Call your oil supplier and get an emergency delivery. See if they can bleed the air from the system. If not, call some heating companies and see how quick they can get someone out to bleed the air out after you get the oil. Ask the Tech to show you how to bleed the air, if you want to do it yourself next time. Also ask him how to check the oil level.

Go to Wal Mart buy some electric space heaters. Plug one in each bathroom, the kitchen and any other room that is getting really cold. If you happen to plug two of them into the same circuit the breaker will trip. Reset it and move one of the heaters to a different location. Do not use extension cords. The oil filled radiator styled heaters are the safest since they don't get hot enough to start a fire. All electric heaters have the same efficiency, irregardless of what they tell you. They all produce 3.412 BTU's per watt. They are all 1500 watts maximum, also.


Leave all the faucets trickling both hot and cold water to keep pipes from freezing.

An electric blanket will keep you warm at night.

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What is the best all around electric fireplace to buy? (realistic, money...)?

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jheil21

I wanna purchase a electric fireplace for a bedroom. I want it to look realistic and have lots of options. Low flame, high flame, heat on, heat off
Can I build a mantle around an insert?
Any info would be great!
Thanks!!

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You can comparison shop and read reviews on this site.
http://www.nextag.com/electric-fireplace/search-html

Is an Electric Fireplace Worth it?

kat

Heating in our house is starting to get unaffordable for us. Does anyone have an Electric Fireplace in their Bedroom? Does it keep you warm at night?
Which would you recommend, electric or Fuel?
It says it uses as much Electricity as a Coffee Machine.

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Having an electric fire is your bathroom would be against building regulations as electricity and water don't mix, your best option is an oil filled towel heater. I installed one last winter and left it on all the time as once they are hot they do not use much power and it kept the whole upstairs at a reasonable temperature.
Gas or coal is always cheaper than electric for all other fires, I bought my electric fires from http://www.directfiresonline.co.uk they were really helpful advising me on which ones to buy as they have different power outputs and they also got me my bathroom heater even though they don't stock them!

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I have a gas fireplace that is operated by a light switch. It worked during an outage. Can anyone explain how?

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dave

Recently we had a pretty widespread power outage in Seattle. To my suprise and delight, my gas fireplace worked just fine. This seemed like a Christmas miracle because the fireplace turns on and off with an electric switch. I looked for a battery or something and didn't see anything that resembled a battery. But I flicked the switch on and off and the fireplace responded completely normally. Can anyone explain how this works?

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Sorry, it was not magic or a Christmas Miracle.
Your system is what is commonly referred to as a Millivolt, Powerpile, or Pilot Generator system. In lay personâs terms, itâs a standing pilot gas valve that functions by the use of very low voltage (millivoltage) that is produced by the heat of the standing pilot, through the use of what looks like a very large thermocouple (Powerpile Generator). Your switch simply allows this low voltage to open the main burner valve within the gas control valve.

So the gas portion of the system requires no outside electrical power, now if you tell me the blower motor came on as well we could be looking at a miracle.

The grill igniter, and hidden capacitor answers are absurd.
And, Holy Cow! Its technology that has been around for many yearsâ¦. No need to miraculously resurrect Albert Einstein to figure it out. Anyone in the HVAC business will gladly explain it to you most likely with more detail than I have here.

What kind of town is Ellensburgh,Washington? Is it near Seattle or other major city?

Q. MY BF lives there & if I ever went up there I'd have to stay in Seattle Lol.

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Its about a 2 hour drive from Ellensburg to Seattle, and if its winter and snowing you have to concider the snow and ice over the 2 main mountian passes inbetween. There are several aspects of Ellensburg that are small town and tight knit community, you'd know your neighbors. The other things about it is that if you are renting or buying a home there,The prices for either are not nearly as expensive the closer to Seattle you get, the higher the costs. You do have 4 distinct seasons, Summer is hot, winter may see lots of snow and you should factor in that most houses and apartments have fireplaces or wood stoves, and most are electric heat. They have quite a few community based activities in the parks and such. Its a nice quiet area, but not far from big city activities.
Hope that helps!

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I Want To Buy An Electric Fireplace?

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All This a

I live in an apartment where I do not control my heat. I live in New York State, so it gets pretty cold here. It is permissable to have a fireplace and I already know the pros and cons of having one. My question is: should I go with electric or use burning gels. Which is more realistic, economical and warmer. Can anyone recommend a particular site, store or brand? I have searhed all the sites I could think of and obviously came up with almost no information. I even tried consumer rated sites. HELP! It is getting cold real fast here!

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I work at a fireplace company in Ft. Worth Texas and I sell alot of electric fireplaces. The best one on the market is made by a company called Dimplex. The flame looks so much like a real flame that I have people that think it is real when they see it. The best thing is you can run it with or without heat. They also have wall mount stoves that are great for smaller rooms. I attached a few links below for you to see. They are based in Canada but I bet they have a place there for you to get it. Also look at their fireplaces & Mantel kits. I have installed more than 700 of them for a builder here and only had 2 product related service calls. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at pvm3@sbcglobal.net

I Want To Buy An Electric Fireplace?

All This a

I live in an apartment where I do not control my heat. I live in New York State, so it gets pretty cold here. It is permissable to have a fireplace and I already know the pros and cons of having one. My question is: should I go with electric or use burning gels. Which is more realistic, economical and warmer. Can anyone recommend a particular site, store or brand? I have searhed all the sites I could think of and obviously came up with almost no information. I even tried consumer rated sites. HELP! It is getting cold real fast here!

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I would naturally get electric for myself. I would be afraid of inhaling the fumes from the burning gels and then get an allergic reaction, or a guest might be allergic. I think an electric one would be more safer for the family and friends.

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