RV fireplace vs 1500 watt electric heater
We are sitting around the fire at home and started talking about RV fireplaces and weather they are any better than a 1500 watt cube heater, We have the space ( just lose a shelf and have to move the...
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Here is a post I did a few days ago in the TT forum about space heaters that may help you decide. heater types?
Basically, for safety reasons, a portable space heater (cube heater or otherwise) should only be used for supplemental heating and not for continuous use and should not be left unattended, even when sleeping. This is what safety officials in various gov. and other orgs. state.
If there is a suitable location and the required safety clearances, I'd go with the fireplace. There are some wall fan heaters that can be used and also a kickspace heater. Wiring can be run through ceiling spaces, in interior walls and through cabinetry if needed in most cases.
Basically, for safety reasons, a portable space heater (cube heater or otherwise) should only be used for supplemental heating and not for continuous use and should not be left unattended, even when sleeping. This is what safety officials in various gov. and other orgs. state.
If there is a suitable location and the required safety clearances, I'd go with the fireplace. There are some wall fan heaters that can be used and also a kickspace heater. Wiring can be run through ceiling spaces, in interior walls and through cabinetry if needed in most cases.
