RV Electric Fireplace vs Spaceheater
Just wondering, which appliance is more energy efficient in a 38 ft. fifth wheel. Fireplace - space heater or propane furnace? Opinions please. If you choose space heater - can you recommend a...
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Hi Okie,
Radiant heaters warm what they are pointed at. I.E. you. Therefore they can appear to warm you up faster.
Ceramics warm the air...and there is rather a lot of air to be warmed, so it takes a lot more time before a comfort level is reached.
My favorite is oil filled as they have a radiant component to their heat--yet have a low surface temperature so are possibly the safest portable heaters around.
Radiant heaters warm what they are pointed at. I.E. you. Therefore they can appear to warm you up faster.
Ceramics warm the air...and there is rather a lot of air to be warmed, so it takes a lot more time before a comfort level is reached.
My favorite is oil filled as they have a radiant component to their heat--yet have a low surface temperature so are possibly the safest portable heaters around.
