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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

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27. Well, I've got a green thumb, and I could overwinter them; but right now I can't afford to.

Fri Dec 27, 2013, 01:07 PM

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Costs to run an electric space heater [View all] Kaleva Nov 2013 OP

I've always thought Norfolk pines were breathtaking IrishAyes Dec 2013 #22

I did not know that the Ecofan worked on gas stoves. Kaleva Nov 2013 #5

You just need a flat surface to put it on. cbayer Nov 2013 #7

Have you tried the flower pot/candle setup yet? Curmudgeoness Nov 2013 #4

I don't think the flower pot candle setup would provide enough heat Kaleva Nov 2013 #6

I see wattage discussed here, but not voltage -VOLTAGE is critical. ConcernedCanuk Nov 2013 #9

Most Kitchen stoves and hot water heaters are 240 ConcernedCanuk Nov 2013 #12

The electrical code must be different where you live. Kaleva Nov 2013 #13

ummm - it's NOT to code, and I don't care. ConcernedCanuk Nov 2013 #14

I wouldn't recommend your method to others though Kaleva Nov 2013 #16

I realize that, BUT ConcernedCanuk Dec 2013 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author RKP5637 Dec 2013 #30

That's the same one I have. It's amazing. cbayer Nov 2013 #11

Here they are in action! ConcernedCanuk Dec 2013 #29

Perfect! cbayer Dec 2013 #32

Sorry, you buy power by the kilo*watt* hour so it's watts you pay for Fumesucker Dec 2013 #20

In my area it costs about $0.50/day (8 hours) to run a space heater. n/t lumberjack_jeff Dec 2013 #21

Often, codes can be ignored. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #24