Donna
from
United Kingdom
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I have a detached single bricked garage 5m x 5m with no insulation but it has a plywood roof/attic - I want to maintain the garage at 10C could you please advise how many of these I would need.
Thank you
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Hello , usual rule of thumb would be 50- 60 watts per sq meter but with no insulation i would advise at least double this. 5x5 meters = 25 meters square assuming the ceiling height isnt over 2.5 meters. This would mean 3000 watts. Tubular heaters are a good way to make sure you maintain a temperature. Depending on what you need to protect there might be better ways to do this such as frost heaters etc . thanks
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roger
from
United Kingdom
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do you know how much it is to run one of these heaters per day
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Hello ,
The quick answer for a 3 foot heater on 24 hours is £0.46. If your interested the breakdown is below.
This will depend on a number of factors - which heater you buy and how much you are paying per unit of electricity. i Can give you an e.g though. To run the 3ft heater - which is 120 watts.
if you run this continuous for 24 hours , and lets say the thermostat never cut in i.e it was running the entire time (never cooled) it would use 24x 120 watts = 2880 watts. The price of electricity is approx £0.16 per unit . A unit of electricity is 1kw per hour . 2880 watts is 2.880 KW over the full 24 hours . 0.16 x 2.880 = £0.46 .
Thanks
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Nicole
from
United States
asks
How many amps does this use? Thank you!
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello thanks for the question, the following heaters will use the following amps (approx figure using power factor 1 at 230v) -
40 watts - 0.18 amps (180 milliamps)
80 watts - 0.36 amps
120 watts - 0.52 amps
160 watts - 0.70 amps
200 watts - 0.86 amps
240 watts - 1.04 amps
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Simon
from
Canada
asks
Can you tell me the input voltage requirements for these. I would like to order these for use in Canada.
Thanks
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hi,
These tubular heaters have a voltage of ~230-240V and come fitted with a UK 3 Pin Plug.
Many thanks
Matthew
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Mike
from
United Kingdom
asks
Can this be use with timer on the socket?
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, Yes this comes fitted with a plug and can be used this way. Alot of people use it with this timer plug: https://www.electricalworld.com/en/Timeguard-24-Hour-Compact-Plug-In-Time-Controller/m-3909.aspx
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Brett
from
United Kingdom
asks
hi i need to heat the inside of a wooden insulated box 600mm x 600mm x 800 mm tall insulated with celertex i need it to be a constant 20 to 22 degrees i am castin resin and need it to cure over the winter will the 40W one do that or will i need 2 can anyone help please
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello,
thanks for the question. How are you intending to control the temperature? heating this space should not be an issue for the 40 watt heater but this will depend on things such as the external temperature. If the external temperature was to drop very low can i assume if the resin needs to cure you are not able to make the box really air tight ? Making it air tight would make it easier to heat but this might not work for your resin. The safe option might be to install two units, you will find they will not use much more electricity as they will heat up quicker and cut out at the desired temperature. thanks
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Martin
from
Ireland
asks
Would it be good to heat a caravan in winter
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Hello, These heaters are designed to be fixed to a wall. Depending or how you would intend to install this? I have known these to be used for this application but if you do not want to fix these to a wall a portable heater which contains a tilt mechanism if it fell over to stop it from causing a fire. thanks
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Sammy
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi,
Which size would you suggest for a shed which is 1.5m x2m . It would be used on a timer in winter just to keep the chill off for our chickens in really cold weather on a night .
Also how much would it roughly cost to run per hour.
As thinking one of these would be perfect
Many thanks Sammy
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, this guide is quite good: https://www.electricalworld.com/en/News/What-Size-Of-Electric-Heater-Do-I-Need/n-54.aspx thanks
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Dan
from
United Kingdom
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Hi. What is the maximum temperature the 1ft unit can reach? Main point being, could it for instance set a curtain on fire? or similar? Thanx.
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, The maximum surface temperature of these units is 85 degrees Celsius rise over ambient.thanks
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Alex
from
United Kingdom
asks
What fuse in the plug does the 1ft 40w require
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Electrical World Replies:
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hello, at 40 watts you could fit a 1 amp fuse.
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Alex
from
United Kingdom
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Is the plug a complete unit or can it be dismantled, as I need to pass the wire through a hole to reach a socket.
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, the heater comes installed with a standard 3 pin plug. This can be removed by a competent person, to allow the wire to be passed through a hole and then reattached. See the Installation Manual in the product description for more information about installation, thanks
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Dominic
from
United Kingdom
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Hi. I want to use a 300mm tubular heater inside my car during the Winter to keep the condensation away and prevent damage to the interior leather and carpets. The car will also be stored inside an inflatable cover (Carcoon) Will this tubular heater be ok or do you have an alternative suggestion please? Will it be safe to use too please?
Thank you
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, we have contacted the manufacturer with your question, and they can only advise that you follow the guidance in the instruction manual (which is available in the product description), thanks
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Heather
from
Australia
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Could you tell me can I get this item with or for an Australian plug and does it omit any light? Thx
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, this heater does not emit any light, and it isn't available with an Australian plug, but it could be re-wired by an electrician (see the instruction manual in the product description for more details), thanks
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Kurt
from
United States
asks
My desire would be to use this for heating a fermentation box. What would the maximum temperature be? Typically 38 to 42 degrees but occasionally 70-80 degrees using an external thermostat in a meter cubed insulated heat safe space is ideal.
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, the maximum surface temperature of this heater is 85 degrees Celsius rise over ambient, thanks
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Darin
from
United States
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I live in the united states. What do I need to do to use this in the U.S. with lower voltage. Ours is 120s And 15amps. I know I need a plug adapter but do I need anything else to step up the power or will it be ok?
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, These will operate on 120v but will draw a higher damage. We would recommend connecting these direct to a fused wall unit. thanks
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Matt
from
United Kingdom
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Im looking to heat a fish room, garage being 16ft long by 8ft wide how many of these would i need and what size
Thanks matt
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, there are a lot of variables involved but the below link is great for workging this out : https://www.electricalworld.com/en/News/What-Size-Of-Electric-Heater-Do-I-Need/n-54.aspx
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Lee
from
United States
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I'm in the U.S. and can't find tubular greenhouse heaters anywhere for our 120V grid. If I were to have these fitted with a 120V plug, would they work ok here? What do you mean by they will "draw a higher damage"?
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, these tubular heaters will work but will draw a high current .. lower the voltage higher the current. thanks
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Eoin
from
Ireland
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What wattage would you recommend for an area of 10 cubic metres, no insultation, to keep a temperature of 5+ degrees? Many thanks
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, please see the following : https://www.electricalworld.com/en/News/What-Size-Of-Electric-Heater-Do-I-Need/n-54.aspx
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Rachael
from
United Kingdom
asks
I want to heat a tortoise house (insulated shed). 1.5m x 1.5m. I need a continuous temp of 18 degrees. Is it possible to set this heater to 18 degrees or does it not reach that kind of temperature?
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello, yes you can do this, best by using a wall thermostat that brings these on / off. https://www.electricalworld.com/en/Robus-White-Heating-Cooling-Indoor-Room-Thermostat/m-3151.aspx
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Kate
from
Australia
asks
I wasn’t to find a cupboard heater that will dry wet clothes fairly quickly.
The cupboard is 1m x 2m high
Would this actually dry the clothes in a good time frame? And how many/ size would you recommend
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello
we would recommend a clothes airier or dryer for this type of function
Thanks
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Kevin
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi I have a 10x10 summer house just installed. Would would the dimplex tubular heater be suitable to keep the damp away in winter
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello
A portable dehumidifier would be more suitable for keeping damp away
Thanks
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Brian
from
United Kingdom
asks
I am looking to keep a treadmill in my garage under a treadmill cover, is the small 40w unit suitable to keep at a constant 10 to 12 degree temperature
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello
this has an adjustable thermostat control and cut out for safety
Thanks
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Lorraine
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hello
Can I use this product inside a fitted wardrobe to reduce dampness,mold and mildew. If so, the wardrobes are approximately 1 metre by 3 metre so what wattage would you recommend?
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Electrical World Replies:
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Hello
these tubular heaters are not specified for this purpose I am afraid
thanks
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Justin
from
Australia
asks
Hello, is this product safe around birds? I have 2 Cockatiels in an outdoor aviary and this year has been particularly cold. Would this be effective to heat an outdoor bird aviary?
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Hello, With these being thermostatically controlled they could be suitable. to make them more suitable we would suggest fitting a guard. thanks
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Pat
from
United Kingdom
asks
I have a small 6 foot by 4 foot greenhouse here in North Dublin and I am looking for a greenhouse heater. A colleague suggested a 'tubular' heater as they are water/damp resistant and better than traditional methods of heating a greenhouse. I am looking for one that has a thermostat and can keep a greenhouse of this size kept over 16 degrees plus during winter.
Would this product do and what size would you recommend?
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Electrical World Replies:
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A Tubular heater should do this job for you pretty nicely.
The biggest one you can fit is is what i would recommend. The reason for this is that as soon as your heater will get to the required temperature (set on the side) the sooner it will cut out
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Ronnie
from
United Kingdom
asks
Please can you describe the differences between the Tubular Heaters by dimplex, greenbrook and eterna? Thanks
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Electrical World Replies:
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The Greenbrook and Eterna heater are only really different by aesthetics because they are the same in the way they operate - they have an internal preset stat which cuts out which it gets up to temperature. The dimplex one though has the added benefit of a controllable stat on the end of the heater - which is pretty handy. The only reason why some people dont like the dimplex heater is for e.g in a church / chapel - the stat's maybe moved by children etc.
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