electric space heater
an recommendations for a electric heater to keep AF 990 warm at 0 degrees?
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I've had several PM's about my heater I posted photos of, so I thought I would answer them here for all;
The heater brand is Dimplex. There are several models but the primary differences are;
1. The overall length is determined by the wattage. A 750watt unit is shorter than a 1000watt unit for example.
2. Comes in several models depending on if you want to use a thermostat already in your RV to operate, or have a thermostat built in.
Mine in the photo is a 750 watt unit and 30" long. It has the built in thermostat. The thermostat has a 'set back' button I press when heading out for the day. Keeps the RV warm, but not as warm as when I'm occupying it. Handy if you want to keep stuff from freezing while parked in your driveway.
Starting with the simple, no thermostat version, the model is The Dimplex LCM Convector. You can find them here and they come in several wattages and in either white or almond;
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/Dimplex-LCM-Convector--White--120-Volts_c_224.html
Very inexpensive this way, the 30" 750W unit is only $37.95 and the 1000W 40" unit is only $8 more.
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/Dimplex-LCM-Linear-Convector-Heaters_c_218.html
The model I have is the Dimplex PCM Convector. It has the built in thermostat that the LCM doesn't have. Also, it has a Proportional Circuit built in. What that does is, the heater output wattage changes as the temperature setting and the room temperature gets closer or further away from each other. When the temperature in the room is several degrees colder than the setting on the heater, full wattage is drawn. As the two get closer, say 2 degrees within the room from the setting on the heater, the wattage output throttles back. That way there isn't a big in-rush of current switching this unit on/off as the room temp changes. This also means the thermostat has to be this built in model, not a thermostat you have already in your camper and most likely is just a thermo switch that turns on/off over a few degree temp swing.
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/Dimplex-PCM-Convector--120-Volts_c_215.html
And lastly, there is the LPC series. This is just one heater right now, 1250 watts. But for some reason, comes in 35" long compared to the 50" long LCM version.
They each sell for right at $100 with the longer one higher at $105.
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/Dimplex-LPC3512W11-Linear-Proportional-Convector-High-Performance-Premium-Quality-Residential-Electric-Baseboard-Heater--120-Volt-1250-Watt-35-Length--White--10-Year-Warranty_p_503.html
Like I said, I have the PCM model in 750w 30". Mainly because that is the max length that would fit in the area I had to mount it.
The heater brand is Dimplex. There are several models but the primary differences are;
1. The overall length is determined by the wattage. A 750watt unit is shorter than a 1000watt unit for example.
2. Comes in several models depending on if you want to use a thermostat already in your RV to operate, or have a thermostat built in.
Mine in the photo is a 750 watt unit and 30" long. It has the built in thermostat. The thermostat has a 'set back' button I press when heading out for the day. Keeps the RV warm, but not as warm as when I'm occupying it. Handy if you want to keep stuff from freezing while parked in your driveway.
Starting with the simple, no thermostat version, the model is The Dimplex LCM Convector. You can find them here and they come in several wattages and in either white or almond;
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/Dimplex-LCM-Convector--White--120-Volts_c_224.html
Very inexpensive this way, the 30" 750W unit is only $37.95 and the 1000W 40" unit is only $8 more.
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/Dimplex-LCM-Linear-Convector-Heaters_c_218.html
The model I have is the Dimplex PCM Convector. It has the built in thermostat that the LCM doesn't have. Also, it has a Proportional Circuit built in. What that does is, the heater output wattage changes as the temperature setting and the room temperature gets closer or further away from each other. When the temperature in the room is several degrees colder than the setting on the heater, full wattage is drawn. As the two get closer, say 2 degrees within the room from the setting on the heater, the wattage output throttles back. That way there isn't a big in-rush of current switching this unit on/off as the room temp changes. This also means the thermostat has to be this built in model, not a thermostat you have already in your camper and most likely is just a thermo switch that turns on/off over a few degree temp swing.
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/Dimplex-PCM-Convector--120-Volts_c_215.html
And lastly, there is the LPC series. This is just one heater right now, 1250 watts. But for some reason, comes in 35" long compared to the 50" long LCM version.
They each sell for right at $100 with the longer one higher at $105.
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/Dimplex-LPC3512W11-Linear-Proportional-Convector-High-Performance-Premium-Quality-Residential-Electric-Baseboard-Heater--120-Volt-1250-Watt-35-Length--White--10-Year-Warranty_p_503.html
Like I said, I have the PCM model in 750w 30". Mainly because that is the max length that would fit in the area I had to mount it.
