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hvac:heating [2018/12/18 18:32]
frater_secessus [off-grid heating]
hvac:heating [2018/12/18 18:46]
frater_secessus [on shore power]
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   * [[http://amzn.to/2p9A6zk|Big Buddy]] - 400btu, 9000btu, 18,000btu.  Oversized for most camper applications.   * [[http://amzn.to/2p9A6zk|Big Buddy]] - 400btu, 9000btu, 18,000btu.  Oversized for most camper applications.
  
-Tip:  you can turn the Mr. Buddy down //below// the LOW setting by depressing the gas knob like you are turning it off, then //slowly// easing the setting back to the desired level.  The flames will "flutter" a bit if set too low -- increase slightly from that point. +Tip:  you can turn the Buddy down //below// the LOW setting by depressing the gas knob like you are turning it off, then //slowly// easing the setting back to the desired level.  The flames will "flutter" a bit if set too low -- increase slightly from that point. 
  
 Tip:  you can run the Buddy on just the pilot light;  this will emit a small but noticeable amount of heat (~300-500 BTU).((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=21574)) Tip:  you can run the Buddy on just the pilot light;  this will emit a small but noticeable amount of heat (~300-500 BTU).((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=21574))
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 [[http://amzn.to/2gWpm2n|Micathermic heaters]] encase the heating element in a mica matrix, yielding similar results as the ceramic heater but often requiring more frontal area cases.  Mica heaters can be made quite thin.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micathermic_heater)) [[http://amzn.to/2gWpm2n|Micathermic heaters]] encase the heating element in a mica matrix, yielding similar results as the ceramic heater but often requiring more frontal area cases.  Mica heaters can be made quite thin.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micathermic_heater))
  
 +=== personal heaters ===
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 +Inexpensive, low-wattage((200w - 250w) "personal" heaters have recently come to the market with prices as low as $10. Intended to be used at/under a work desk in an office, they deliver 675 - 850btu/hr.   'Dwellers with [[electrical:solar:nonessential|excess solar power]] or access to shore power could use these without affecting the bank. 
  
 === radiant heaters === === radiant heaters ===
hvac/heating.txt ยท Last modified: 2024/01/25 10:31 by frater_secessus