Heaters, Portable Space Heaters, Electric Room Heaters, Propane Heaters
The cold weather season sneaks up on us and we get out the warm clothing to prepare for the cold weather season ahead. Some indicators include going outside realizing that you need to put on more cloths, putting on more cloths to get comfortable inside the house, night-time comes sooner than you expect; and looking though your draws and inside your closets to pull out blankets, or quilts.
Therefore, man has developed ingenious methods of survival in the cold season that compliment the conventional furnace; the fireplace, woodstoves, propane heaters, space heaters to name a few, provide or support the traditional survival methods that man utilizes. But a unique survival method has become an important factor heating a controlled space, a defined area, a room, or workspace.
Many folk can't afford to heat the entire house and opt instead to close a living space off and heat that enclosure instead. Well take a look at the Automatic Air-Flow Heater, Big Buddy Heater, Ceramic Utility Heater, Ceramic Tower Heater or Pedestal Heater just to name a few. One great company is Lasko Products who offer great values and excellent products.
The Big Buddy Heater now takes portable heating to a new level. Ideal for use indoors the safe Portable Buddy Heater features an automatic low-oxygen shut off system that automatically turns the unit off before carbon monoxide fumes reach dangerous level in your tent, camper, or garage. Ready to go when you are, this handy Utility Heater is the perfect partner for any job.
With its unique pivoting feature, you can send warm air where it is needed the most. It will keep you warm while you're hard at work during the cold winter days. Its rugged, durable construction and rubberized, comfort-grip handle makes this heater the perfect tagalong for any workplace - the garage, the basement, or the shop. It will keep you warm while you are hard at work during the cold winter days. Three comfort settings and an adjustable thermostat provide precise, personalized comfort.
The main concern with these portable heaters is safety. Safety issues include fire hazard, electrical shook, gas fumes, and other inherent precautions depending on the model and type of heater. Convective heaters use heating elements to either warm the air directly or heat oil or another filter, which in turn transfers heat to the air. Convective heaters are suitable for providing constant, diffuse heat in well-insulated rooms. Radiant heaters use tungsten filaments mounted in front of a metal reflector in a plastic case.
They operate much like halogen light-bulbs but radiate their energy primarily in the infrared spectrum. Electric space heaters may be a fan motivated blower or a squirrel-cage fan to improve transfer. One popular example is employed in hotel rooms and provides permanent space heat. Gas heaters use propane, butane, or liquefied petroleum gas.
They may be convective or radiant, burn their fuel in air, and produce carbon dioxide. Usage of these type heaters should be carefully utilized to prevent the toxic by products of this type of heater from being deadly. Kerosene heaters are still used but are dangerous due to risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. No matter which portable heater you choose be sure to follow some common sense rules for your protection.
Always make sure with any heater that you leave adequate spacing around the heater. Depending on the type heater, ventilation becomes an important consideration. Fire hazard cannot and should not be overlooked when using any portable heat source. Look for feature for your protection like automatic shut off protection, as well as special sensors that will alert you to take some action.
The bottom line is safety first. In other words, never take the proper operation for granted. Always follow proper set up rules for your particular portable heater. Follow manufacturer specifications for proper use and never cut corners. Don't end up dead! Storage preparation is very important. Make sure the area you choose is adequate for the type system you are using.
Proper storage will mean that next fall and winter the unit will be operable with no damage from storage. Then think about your warm weather portable cooling units and get them out and ready to go for the spring and summer months.

