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Comment on More on Propane Heaters and Propane Heating by bobhander

bobhander — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:04:21 +0000

Thanks for your comment which, though a little harsh, should help warn those interested in propane indoor heating. The typo re carbon dioxide/monoxide has been corrected.

Comment on More on Propane Heaters and Propane Heating by bobhander

bobhander — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:01:57 +0000

Thanks for mentioning — I’ve corrected the typo.

Comment on Quartz Infrared Heaters by C Belanger

C Belanger — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:44:25 +0000

We have an infrared heater and I cannot say enough positive about it! Our information on our heater states that the heat from the infrared heater travels on the molecules of humidity, and to maintain at least a 30% level of humidity in the area to be heated. Our home’s heat is consistant through out our home as well as the temperature up at a higher level near the ceiling in our home. The electricity used is consistant with the amount we were told it would cost.

Comment on Is it Safe to Leave an Oil Filled Radiator On All the Time? by Eric

Eric — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:56:51 +0000

I have 2 oil filled heaters, one brand from zellers caught on fire within the first 2 minutes of plugging it in, the fire department came to look at it.

The other Delogni i believe is making a loud clicking noise every now and then which is annoying because it sounds like a huge fly got zap or something like that I am not sure if it is safe.

Comment on More on Propane Heaters and Propane Heating by John

John — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:51:20 +0000

typo found – important: I think you meant to write carbon monoxide

from your page:
http://myheaters.com/propane-heater/more-on-propane-heaters-and-propane-heating/
Propane gas, when burned, gives off dangerous carbon dioxide fumes which can lead to death if they build up too high in a room.

Comment on More on Propane Heaters and Propane Heating by Hellstromm

Hellstromm — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:55:19 +0000

Actually, the first poster was right, you are an idiot for failing to mention deaths related to propane use indoors until the 6th chapter. Worse, you incorrectly indicated that it produces carbon dioxide. In actuality, and the reasons to be concerned is that, it produces carbon monoxide — and no small amount. Indeed, over 25% of deaths related to the use of propane are the result of carbon monoxide poisoning, which btw while it may not always kill you, can still cause considerable brain and lung damage.

I think it is also prudent to wake you the hell up, in that the majority of propane heaters (and stoves) being sold do NOT come with a convenient little auto-shutoff . The #1, #2, & #3 selling portable propane heaters “and” the top 6 portable propane stoves do not come with such a feature, nor do most of them bother to provide more than a cursory warning in thier accompanying instruction pamphlet. Because such propane heaters and stoves are so easy to setup and use, few bother to even glance at the pamphlet, let alone read it all the way to the often-buried warning… albeit not as deeply buried as your warning.

Acting like a bright and shiny button comes with a modicum of responsibility. If you’re going to tout the greatness of propane heating, It’s only “responsible” to point out the hundreds of deaths associated with non-automotive carbon monoxide induced deaths in the U.S. alone.

Comment on Halogen Heaters by lou

lou — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:03:20 +0000

Hi, i am very i have been ill and fallen asleep with the halogen heater near me for the past three months, will it cause premature ageing or skin damage? i am so worried the fact that is could damage my skin and never even crossed my mind ,i have been too unwell to think about it. i even avoid the sun to avoid skin damage.

Comment on Propane Heaters by Gregory Finch

Gregory Finch — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:04:54 +0000

Propane heater is really good and affordable. But we must read the considerations and precautions before using it just to avoid any danger.

Comment on Halogen Heaters by bobhander

bobhander — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:04:25 +0000

Ioana, it seems that the UV radiations from a normal home halogen heater are fairly minimal and not really enough to cause any harm unless you are using your heater 24/7 all year round and have it very close to you. Perhaps of greater concern is the use of fluorescent lighting or the new ‘energy saving’ light bulbs in a home or CRT computer monitors, as the lights for example are used all year around and have been shown to emit quite high levels of UV in some instances.

As far as their effect on human skin, they can potentially have the same effect as any other type of UV radiation though because the radiation is very much on the low scale it is doubtful if you would get a tan from sitting in front of one for example. Distance between yourself and the lamp also lessens any UV skin damage. If you were very sensitive to UV radiation, such as people with lupus or other photo sensitivities it may not be the best choice of heater. Hope this answers some of your questions, Ioana.

Comment on Halogen Heaters by Ioana

Ioana — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:26:36 +0000

Hello. I read a lot on the subject and it seems that this kind of heaters do produce UV radiations.
Could you please let us know some more details related to their effect on human skin?