Electric Heat
Although electricity is the safest and most convenient fuel in many heating situations, it is of course not without its inherent risks. Although there is no possibility of a silent killer, like carbon monoxide, emitting into the atmosphere, the dangers of faulty wiring and the inappropriate use of electrical equipment in areas where water is present create a different kind of danger.
Modern equipment has, of course, diminished the risks of injury or death from all kinds of electrical equipment. In the case of electric heaters, this includes the use of synthetic polymers in wiring, which are similar to rubber in their ability to insulate. Also, modern circuit breakers are able to disable a circuit in the case of a short circuit, or overloaded system.
Sadly electric space heaters are still responsible for many accidents and deaths, despite these modern advances. Fire, rather than electrocution, remains the biggest danger. These fires, often caused by malfunctioning elements or careless use of the heater, are responsible not only for injuries and deaths every year, they also cause millions of pounds of damage to buildings and property.
The elements of many electric space heaters are not only dangerous if they malfunction, the inherent heat can in itself be a hazard. If the heater is not placed a safe distance away from neighbouring furnishings, extremely flammable materials can be set alight, often emitting dangerous gases into the atmosphere. Although rules concerning acceptable materials in furnishings have been tightened considerably in recent years, many old items remain in circulation.
As well as items of furniture, curtains are a major problem. This is because heaters tend to be placed at the edge of a room, allowing the heat to reach all parts of it. Also, as the area in the vicinity of windows tends to be the coldest part of a room, the heater is often placed in this area, making the risk of overheating curtains a very real possibility.
Paper items are also very much at risk, as well as items of clothing, which are often deliberately placed near to heaters to get rid of cold or damp. Of course it goes without saying that all kinds of flammable liquid must be kept well away from fires and heaters. Still, despite this being obvious, thousands of accidents occur every year because this simple advice is completely ignored.
Water is especially hazardous when using an electric heater. Even though there are never any electrical power points in a modern bathroom, which in itself is testimony to the danger of electricity mixed with water, modern homes are often fitted with a stand-alone electric heater on the wall. In this case it is especially important to make sure that all necessary safety checks are carried out on a regular basis. Of course you should absolutely never bring an extension lead into a bathroom so you can use an electric space heater.
If you are going to use electricity to heat your home, especially if you are going to use space heaters which plug into the mains, make sure you do the necessary research into safety precautions, Government policies and recommendations and the advice of charities and associations concerned with safety advice.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Electric Heater
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Ten Til Midnight $8.31 The former musical director for Hubert Sumlin, blues guitarist and singer Sean Chambers’ third CD, Ten Til Midnight, showcases the powerful style which earned him critical plaudits from a host of magazines, including Europe’s Guitarist Magazine, which listed Sean as ‘one of the Top 50 Blues Guitarists of the last century.’ On Ten Til Midnight, Sean Chambers and co-producer Tim Blair wanted to go f… |
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Let’s Live It Up! $11.18 Let’s Live It Up is Mississippi Heat’s third recording for Delmark. For this outing, the band recorded 14 new original songs, eleven by leader, harmonica player Pierre Lacocque. Special guest John Primer sings on 3 cuts. Another great blues guitarist Carl Weathersby and keyboardist Chris ‘Hambone’ Cameron can be heard throughout the album. Inetta Visor sings on 8 tunes, while singer Rhonda Preston… |
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Monterey International Pop Festival [30th Anniversary Box Set] $49.98 … |
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Kawasaki 840015 Black 10-Piece Heat Gun Kit $29.99 KAWASAKI 10PC HEAT GUN KIT – 12.5 Amp – dual temperature & speed settings ~ 120V / 60 Hz ~ Low blow speed: 400L/min 14CFM ~ High blow speed: 550L/min 19.5CFM ~ Air temps: 375 & 495 centigrades ~ Includes the following: ~ Wide halfond reduction & plain jets ~ 3 scraper heads stand & holder for blade… |
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Lux TX9100E 7 Day Universal Programmable Thermostat $54.82 Compatible with almost any heating or cooling system–including heat pumps–the Lux TX9100E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat features a user-friendly, energy-saving design. Because it’s programmable, the TX9100E uses energy only when it’s needed most, helping save money on your utility bills and protect the environment. For safety and additional eco-friendly benefits, this thermostat is entirely… |
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Lux TX9000RF Programmable Thermostat with Remote $74.99 Offering versatile operation and energy savings, the Lux TX9000RF Programmable Thermostat has remote control that allows you to make temperature adjustments from virtually anywhere in your home. This battery powered seven-day programmable thermostat is packed with innovative features, and it’s compatible with most 24-volt heating and air conditioning systems. TX9000RFProgrammable ThermostatAt a Gl… |
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Vintage Physics Films: Physical Science Laws, History & Experiments Videos $12.99 This is a DVD compilation of seven vintage physics and science films. This is a great educational find…it’s a one-of-a-kind compilation of great preserved movies spanning from 1930-1956. TABLE OF CONTENTS: (1) A Is For Atom (1953) – An animated classic explaining the basic science behind nuclear energy and weapons. – 15 minutes (2) Around the Corner (1937) – This viewer-friendly film explains h… |
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Heat And Electric Energy $6.81 Heat And Electric Energy |
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Heat $16.98 Oscar Lopez’s brand of nouveau flamenco (for want of a better term) pushes the nylon-string classical guitar beyond its physical boundaries. Heat is similar in sound to the albums of Ottmar Liebert, exploding with Latin and flamenco dance rhythms, yet never losing the definition of guitar fingering and melody. Lopez plays both lead and backup guitars, plus some percussion on some tracks, but the dubbed mix has the animal-edge of a live recording. Heat begins with “Forgive Me,” with its churning samba-type beat; the lyrical melody rides the beat like with the grace of gauchos racing across the plains. “Thinking of You” floats on a smoother rhythm, while “Sentimiento” slows the pace even more; whatever the cadence, Lopez’s guitar work is impeccable. “Fire and Fury” is an emotional flamenco piece that begins suspensefully, and grows into a dynamic dance, supported by palmas, voice, and castanets. “Flight of the Flamingo” is another flamenco-based piece that develops at a more sultry cadence. “My Heart in Rio” gently expresses the romantic and the lyrical. Lopez’s solo guitar work, fluid yet precise, is showcased on “Step by Step.” Percussion, electric and acoustic bass, drums, piano, keyboards, and palmas complete Lopez’s hot ensemble. ~ Carol Wright, All Music GuidePerformers: Brent Gubbels – Bass (Acoustic), Bass (Electric); Vince Ditrich – Drums; Oscar Lopez – Guitar, Percussion; Michael Simpson – Keyboards, Piano |
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The Heat $6.99 Personnel includes: Toni Braxton (vocals, keyboards); Dr. Dre, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes (vocals); Teddy Bishop (various instruments, keyboards, programming); Rodney Jerkins, Keri, Keith Crouch (various instruments); Babyface (acoustic & electric guitars, keyboards, vocoder, background vocals); Dean Parks, John Smith, Kevin Hicks, Michael Thompson (guitar); Greg Phillinganes (piano); Dorian “Soul Dog” Daniels (keyboards, bass); David Foster, Daryl Simmons, Ray Edwards (keyboards); Nathan East (bass); Jazze Pha, Chris Jennings, Felipe Elgueta, Simon Franklen, Tony Williams (programming); Sue Ann Carwell, Sheree Ford-Payne, Pamela Cook, Trina Braxton, Sara Martin, Deborah Killings (background vocals).Producers include: Keri, Babyface, David Foster, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Keith Crouch.Engineers: Paul Boutin, Keri, Harvey Mason, Jr.”He Wasn’t Man Enough” won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The song was also nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. THE HEAT was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.While THE HEAT has no shortage of attention-grabbing hooks, R&B songbird Toni Braxton doesn’t go for any of the grand gestures that her stardom would allow. Instead, she plays it agreeably cool, downplaying the vocal pyrotechnics that are the downfall of so many lesser R&B singers. Even Dr. Dre’s guest appearance on “Just Be a Man About It” nods to the sensual recitatives and bedside manners of ’70s love men like Barry White.The rapid-fire lyrics on “Maybe” are definitely informed by hip-hop vocal rhythms, but the track nevertheless retains a distinctly low-key feel. Meanwhile, the appropriately titled “Spanish Guitar” marks an interruption of the other songs’ predominantly electronic textures while remaining consistent with the sensuous, romantic mood. Ultimately, THE HEAT is an album intended for the fireside rather than the dance floor, and as such, it finds Braxton acquitting herself admirably. |
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Electric Heat By Joop! $26.59 Buy Joop men’s colognes – Joop Homme Electric Heat by Joop 4.2 oz Eau de Toilette Spray. How-to-Use: For long-lasting effects fragrance should be applied to the bodys pulse points. These include the wrist, behind the ear, crease of your arm and knee, and the base of your throat. Pulse points give off more body heat as this is where blood vessels are closest to the skin, therefore continually warming and releasing your fragrance. Also, for a lasting effect spraying fragrance lower on the body |
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Heat Exxpress Pressing Electric Comb Model No. EP2 $14.99 Buy Heat Exxpress hair brushes combs – Heat Exxpress Pressing Comb – Electric Model No. EP2 |
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1200w Electric Heat Gun UL $33.29 UPC: 794685162237BRBR1200 Watt Electric Heat GunBRBR * Rated Voltage: 120v, 60HzBR * Rated Power: 1200WBR * 570 Degree F and 900 Degrees F settings give you the flexibility to perform dozens of jobs.BR * Perfect for stripping paint and varrish, removing decals, and applying shrink wrap.BR * Including four heat gun nozzles. |
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EQ08L11A – TwinTemp Electric Heat/Cool Air Conditioner $659 Friedrich’s EQ08L11A twintemp electric heat air conditioner features premium cooling with electric heat for year-round comfort, window or wall installation, EERs up to 11.5, manual control knobs, and more. |
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American Tool Exchange 2 Speed Electric Heat Gun2speedgun $2 American Tool Exchange 2 Speed Electric Heat Gun |
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GE Zoneline: AZ41E12DAP Dry Air 25 Cooling and Electric Heat Unit $1500 GE Zoneline: AZ41E12DAP Dry Air 25 Cooling and Electric Heat Unit |
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GE Zoneline: AZ41E15EAC Deluxe Series Cooling and Electric Heat Unit $1500 GE Zoneline: AZ41E15EAC Deluxe Series Cooling and Electric Heat Unit |
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3M Company Laminating System LS950 Non-Electric / Non-Heat LS950 $140 3M Company Laminating System LS950 Non-Electric / Non-Heat LS950 |
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Mabis 619-5133-1900 Deluxe Electric Heating Pad – Moist Heat $49.14 Mabis 619-5133-1900 Deluxe Electric Heating Pad – Moist Heat |
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Milwaukee Electric Tools MLW8975-6 Heat Gun Dual Temperature 570F and 1000F $115.34 Milwaukee Electric Tools MLW8975-6 Heat Gun Dual Temperature 570F & 1000F |
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Mabis 619-5134-1900 Deluxe Standard Electric Heating Pad – Non-Moist Heat $49.14 Mabis 619-5134-1900 Deluxe Standard Electric Heating Pad – Non-Moist Heat |
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Mabis 619-5132-1900 Standard Electric Heating Pad – Non-Moist Heat $38.61 Mabis 619-5132-1900 Standard Electric Heating Pad – Non-Moist Heat |
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Joop! Electric Heat $44.99 Men’s 4.2 oz EDT Spray. Design House Joop introduced this scent in 2009. Fragrance notes include Saffron Mint Iced Lavender Cedar Violet Licorice and Green Lime. |
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General Electric 37770 250-Watt Heat Lamp Bulb $8.2 General Electric 37770 250-Watt Heat Lamp Bulb General Electric 37770 250-Watt Heat Lamp Bulb Features: • 5000 life hours • Medium base • 5″ bulb diameter • 6-9/16″ maximum overall length • 250 watt • R40 bulb type • Infrared heat lamp • Carded |
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General Electric 37771 250-Watt Heat Lamp, Red $13.14 General Electric 37771 250-Watt Heat Lamp, Red General Electric 37771 250-Watt Heat Lamp, Red Features: • 5,000 average life hours • Medium base • C-9 filament design • 2,200 lumens • 5″ diameter • 6-9/16″ maximum overall length • 250 watts • Red heat lamp • R40 bulb type • 120 volt |
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Grafco Electric Heating Pad – Moist Heat $35.3 Dependable electric heating pad with moisture-holding sponge. |
